Calgary Students

• Calgary students protest tuition increases, budget cuts in light of Alberta’s $5.5B surplus

  Mateusz Salmassi said a small share of an expected $5.5 billion for the 2023-24 provincial surplus could go a long way to help students.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2023
  
• Calgary art project showcases future hopes of young Albertans

  The piece showcases 1,000 Alberta students’ hopes for the future, written on ribbons hanging on a tapestry.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
  
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• Calgary public schools make calendar change for 2023-24 school year

  Public schools in Calgary will be switching to one instructional calendar next school year.

  Education

  Dec 15, 2022
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• ‘Overwhelmingly joyful’ effort provides grad outfits for struggling Calgary families

  It's the first time since 2019 that Gradtown has been able to offer graduation outfits to students of Calgary families hit hard by the pandemic.

  Education

  Apr 20, 2022
• School food program in Calgary appeals for support as need ‘skyrockets’ during COVID-19 pandemic

  A campaign is on to give thousands of Calgary kids a much-needed boost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Features

  Mar 28, 2022
• Calgary students promote mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

  Sharing positive stories on social media is a small act. 'It's like all of us are doing this one simple thing to make this world a better place.'

  Features

  Jan 21, 2022
• Calgary schools warn parents of possible at-home learning ahead of return to classes

  Given COVID-19's spread, "it would be impossible to fill this many vacancies from our current guest teacher pool, and equally impossible to maintain continuity of learning.”

  Education

  Jan 6, 2022
• Calgary school resource officer reform going back to students

  Calgary police are seeking more feedback from students before moving forward with changes to the school resource officer program.

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2021
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• Calgary post-secondary institutions, Alberta Student Aid defrauded of $240K in student loan scheme

  The Alberta Student Aid office and several Calgary post-secondary institutions have been defrauded of more than $240,000 in what police call an elaborate student loan fraud scheme.

  Crime

  Nov 2, 2021
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• ‘Inspirational’ Calgary kindergarteners support classmate with kidney disease

  Eight of Alysha's kindergarten classmates are teaming up to help her and other people suffering from kidney disease.

  Features

  Aug 25, 2021