Alberta School Fees

• Coronavirus: Alberta school boards review fees amid temporary COVID-19 school closures

  With classes cancelled until further notice, Alberta parents are wondering what will happen with the school fees they have already paid.

  Education

  Mar 29, 2020
  
• City of Lethbridge considers transferring school bus operation to schools

  "We are also the only jurisdiction in North America that provides that service on behalf of the school boards," Strain said.

  Economy

  Nov 21, 2019
  
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• New Alberta school fee rules go into effect Sept. 1; critics fear parents will end up paying more

  New regulations go into effect on Sept. 1 that could end up affecting how much parents will pay for school fees in Alberta.

  Education

  Aug 31, 2019
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• Rising school fees necessary to provide student services: Calgary Board of Education

  The Calgary Board of Education defends rising school fees, adding they are necessary to keep up with student growth and inflation.

  Consumer

  Oct 11, 2018
• Fee frustration remains for some Alberta parents, despite government reducing certain school fees

  Some Alberta parents are still frustrated with the fees they have to pay for certain services at schools, despite the province eliminating some fees in 2017.

  Money

  Oct 5, 2018
• Edmonton Public Schools’ $1.1B budget comes with $18M deficit

  The Edmonton Public School Board announced Tuesday its 2017-18 budget comes with an $18 million deficit.

  Education

  Jun 21, 2017
• Province promises new regulations will reduce school fees for Alberta parents

  The province has approved new regulations that it says could reduce school fees by $50 million a year for Alberta families. 

  Education

  Jun 6, 2017
• Alberta throne speech promises slashing of school fees

  The Alberta government says its first job of the spring sitting of the legislature will be to cut school fees.

  Education

  Mar 2, 2017
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• ‘September is a ramen noodle month’: Your stories on Alberta school fees

  Global News viewers and readers shared their thoughts about school fees in Alberta.

  Education

  Sep 15, 2016
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• Calgary widow with $1,300 school fee bill waiting for provincial relief with no timeline in sight

  The Alberta government campaigned on reducing school fees, but still won't set a specific date for the change.

  Education

  Sep 14, 2016