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Alberta to ban K-12 cell phone use in classrooms starting this fall
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June 17, 2024
Come fall, Alberta will implement a ban on all personal electronic devices in K-12 classrooms. This includes cell phones, smartphones, headphones, smartwatches, and other electronics, which must be turned off and kept out of sight during class time. Craig Momney has the details.
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Alberta to ban K-12 cell phone use in classrooms starting this fall02:01 | June 17, 2024
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Downtown-Calgary-office-to-residential-project officially launched under city’s new incentive program02:00 | 8 hours ago
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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:03 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:09 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
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How does Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final?00:42 | June 24, 2024
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‘We’re nowhere without the fans:’ Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman ahead of Game 700:34 | June 24, 2024
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Mattias Ekholm talks about preparing for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final00:40 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary water main on track to be repaired by July 5: Mayor Jyoti Gondek01:45 | June 24, 2024
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Naheed Nenshi speaks about new role as leader of Alberta’s NDP05:23 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: Repairs are making ‘good progress at all sites’01:21 | June 23, 2024
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Calgary water crisis serves as warning for other Canadian city03:59 | June 23, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: City providing non-potable water at Baker Park, Ogden boat launch04:04 | June 23, 2024
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Canadian summer travel destinations01:51 | June 23, 2024
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Alberta to ban K-12 cell phone use in classrooms starting this fall02:01 | June 17, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2516:17 | 5 hours ago
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Wildlife enthusiasts urged to stay safe as bear sightings increase road risks02:00 | 7 hours ago
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Downtown-Calgary-office-to-residential-project officially launched under city’s new incentive program02:00 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary water emergency: Next steps in water restoration process04:29 | 8 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2415:38 | June 24, 2024
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Election signs vandalized in Chestermere01:32 | June 24, 2024
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Some Calgary car washes reopen amid water restrictions01:49 | June 24, 2024
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‘Let’s Go Oilers’: a chant likey heard all the way from Calgary to Edmonton01:56 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: repair enters critical phase01:14 | June 24, 2024
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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:03 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:09 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
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Large Calgary condo fire forces dozens from their homes02:30 | June 24, 2024
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How does Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final?00:42 | June 24, 2024
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‘We’re nowhere without the fans:’ Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman ahead of Game 700:34 | June 24, 2024
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Mattias Ekholm talks about preparing for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final00:40 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary water main on track to be repaired by July 5: Mayor Jyoti Gondek01:45 | June 24, 2024
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Naheed Nenshi speaks about new role as leader of Alberta’s NDP05:23 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: Repairs are making ‘good progress at all sites’01:21 | June 23, 2024
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Calgary water crisis serves as warning for other Canadian city03:59 | June 23, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: City providing non-potable water at Baker Park, Ogden boat launch04:04 | June 23, 2024
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Alberta to ban K-12 cell phone use in classrooms starting this fall
Description
June 17, 2024
Come fall, Alberta will implement a ban on all personal electronic devices in K-12 classrooms. This includes cell phones, smartphones, headphones, smartwatches, and other electronics, which must be turned off and kept out of sight during class time. Craig Momney has the details.
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