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Cochrane family fundraising for CMRO, a rare disease that struck 14-year-old Preston Wampler with debilitating pain.

It is the 100th anniversary of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance of Canada's war veterans.

If you are looking for a way to promote your little ones social, cognitive and physical development check out Preschool Playtime on November 12.

"We're trying to break down all barriers so people know we're here."

Stoney Nakoda students can tap into a free virtual tutoring program offered for the Nation for the second-year running.

In a public ceremony on Oct. 28, the Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees appointed two of its trustees to serve on a newly formed Indigenous Advisory Council to consult with Indigenous communities in support of truth and reconciliation.

Education minister Adriana LaGrange announced Oct. 27 that the weight of high school diploma exams will be decreased this year and Alberta school authorities will receive funding to support students in Grades 2 and 3 who have experienced learning disruptions in developing literacy and numeracy skills due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The hardships associated with cancer can take a toll on individuals and family. Roughly 2,000 Albertans are diagnosed with lung cancer each year which makes it the most common type of cancer.

Just days before opening for the season, skiers, boarders and tubers wanting to access local ski slopes will either have to follow Alberta's Restrictions Exemption Program or provide vaccination verification at three of the four resorts this winter.