Alberta Students

• More than 740,000 students head back to class in Alberta after teacher strike ends

  It's a busy day at schools across Alberta as more than 740,000 students return to class after the provincial government legislated an end to the provincewide teachers strike.

  Education

  Oct 29, 2025
  
• U of A and Treaty 8 First Nations offer rehab medicine program for Indigenous students

  'We are committed to creating pathways for First Nations high school students to the rehabilitation professions: occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.'

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
  
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• Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaign

  The 'Love a Shelter' letters are a way Albertans can push for change, while also letting survivors of domestic violence know that they are supported by their communities.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2023
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• Alberta students promote new tribute to ‘really cool’ pioneering cowgirl

  Children's book author is leading the effort to get recognition for Flores Ladue, who she describes as 'a trail-blazing woman' and 'a wonderful role model for Alberta's kids.'

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2022
• Alberta teachers ‘narrowly’ vote to accept contract

  The four-year deal will see a 3.75 per cent wage increase for Alberta teachers and a two per cent increase on daily rates for substitute teachers in lieu of benefits.

  Education

  Jun 10, 2022
• ‘Very disturbing’: University of Alberta student describes escape from Afghanistan, living under Taliban

  The University of Alberta's recruitment team worked with international agencies to get Aftikhar Mominzada's visa expediated so he could get to Canada.

  Features

  Apr 24, 2022
• Alberta to introduce new curriculum in phased approach based on subject and age

  Starting this September, students in kindergarten to Grade 3 will have a new math and English language arts curriculum. Students in Grades 4 to 6 will see the changes next year.

  Education

  Mar 10, 2022
• Alberta students mark ‘blue and yellow day’ in support of Ukraine

  On March 9, the colours that paint Ukraine's flag are also being worn by many Alberta students.

  Education

  Mar 9, 2022
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• Rapid tests for K-6 schools with COVID-19 outbreaks; weight of Alberta diploma exams reduced

  The money will be administered on a per-student basis -- $490 per student - for numeracy or literacy supports, LaGrange explained.

  Education

  Oct 27, 2021
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• Alberta Teachers’ Association calls on province to implement 9 COVID-19 measures in schools

  Among its requested measures, the ATA is asking the government to continue with centralized testing and contact tracing, and if not, that ongoing rapid testing be done in schools. 

  Education

  Aug 12, 2021