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Senators pass pandemic aid bill after MPs leave for winter break

Senators pass pandemic aid bill after MPs leave for winter break

New round of aid to workers and businesses to cost $7.4 billion.
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Y2Y vision contributes to 80 per cent increase in protected areas

Y2Y vision contributes to 80 per cent increase in protected areas

“I think we really need some good news… when you have a big vision and you are operating at the scale that wildlife needs, it does make a difference,” said Jodi Hilty, co-author of the paper and Y2Y’s chief scientist and president.
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OPINION: No sense in scrapping disciplinary system for teachers that works — ATA

OPINION: No sense in scrapping disciplinary system for teachers that works — ATA

'By law, the Alberta Teachers' Association must investigate all the complaints it receives.'
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CP Rail to host virtual holiday train program again

CP Rail to host virtual holiday train program again

Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail’s 23rd annual Holiday Train will be hosted virtually again this year, considering ongoing government restrictions on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Canada's Brittany Hudak starts season on fire with four world cup golds in Canmore

Canada's Brittany Hudak starts season on fire with four world cup golds in Canmore

Canada's Para Nordic skiers had a strong showing on home soil in Canmore
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Coquihalla Highway to reopen next week

Coquihalla Highway to reopen next week

Highway 5 will reopen to commercial traffic and buses
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Province makes slight changes to COVID restrictions for Christmas

Province makes slight changes to COVID restrictions for Christmas

Omicron remains a potential threat to the health-care system.
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Province gives $2M boost to inclusive post-secondary education

Province gives $2M boost to inclusive post-secondary education

The funds will go toward programs that aim to help those with disabilities focus on employment readiness and skill training.
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Plenty of finger-pointing after ATA disciplinary power under fire

Plenty of finger-pointing after ATA disciplinary power under fire

The announcement comes after the education minister learned the details surrounding Calgary teacher Michael Gregory being charged with 17 counts of sexual assault and exploitation in February. Gregory later committed suicide.
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Southern Alberta wants its own stable funding for air ambulance

Southern Alberta wants its own stable funding for air ambulance

Rejects idea of amalgamation between HALO, STARS
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