Alberta Matters: The pros and cons of standardized testing
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Alberta Matters: The pros and cons of standardized testing
02:16 | September 3, 2019
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Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds
01:53 | February 9, 2026
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Calgary Fire spends more than $2 million to save 9 trucks
01:44 | February 9, 2026
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Residents in one Calgary neighbourhood share feelings of relief and worry ahead of water main twinning project
02:06 | February 8, 2026
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More than 400 vehicles waiting for a tow in Edmonton
01:40 | February 7, 2026
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Calgary canvassers push for last-minute signatures as petitions set to expire
01:53 | February 7, 2026
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Calgary officials warn repeal of citywide rezoning could risk federal funding
01:53 | February 6, 2026
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Former PM Stephen Harper calls Canada ‘worth preserving’
01:49 | February 5, 2026
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Alberta premier demands more say in federal judicial appointments
02:01 | February 4, 2026
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Why is the mayor of Wetaskiwin not allowed in city hall?
02:00 | February 4, 2026
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Next steps for Pierre Poilievre following 2026 Conservative convention
05:17 | February 2, 2026
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More proposed infill changes headed to Edmonton city committee
01:37 | February 1, 2026
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Calgary city councillor wants more transparency on city employee salaries
02:09 | February 1, 2026
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Developer asks city to rezone Century Park land
01:47 | January 31, 2026
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Alberta separatist supporters say conversation about leaving Canada long overdue
02:15 | January 31, 2026
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The Alberta Separatist movement casts shadow over the CPC convention
01:59 | January 31, 2026
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Pierre Poilievre remains leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
01:49 | January 31, 2026
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Poilievre talks Alberta separatism, Arctic defence at Conservative convention amid leadership vote
06:07 | January 30, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 30
15:19 | January 30, 2026
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AUPE protests Alberta government workers returning to the office full-time
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 29
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Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.
01:06 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting
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Another Alberta First Nation promises legal action over separation
01:50 | January 29, 2026
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‘Respect Canadian sovereignty,’ Carney tells US after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials
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Conservatives face pivotal leadership review as pressure mounts on Poilievre
06:22 | January 29, 2026
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06:17 | January 29, 2026
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Calgary officials submit roughly 20,000 files related to the Bearspaw feeder main
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 28
15:54 | January 28, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 27
14:52 | January 27, 2026
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Life is getting more difficult for trans people living in Alberta, advocates say
01:58 | January 27, 2026
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Alberta Matters: The pros and cons of standardized testing
02:16 | September 3, 2019
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Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds
01:53 | February 9, 2026
-
Calgary Fire spends more than $2 million to save 9 trucks
01:44 | February 9, 2026
-
Residents in one Calgary neighbourhood share feelings of relief and worry ahead of water main twinning project
02:06 | February 8, 2026
-
More than 400 vehicles waiting for a tow in Edmonton
01:40 | February 7, 2026
-
Calgary canvassers push for last-minute signatures as petitions set to expire
01:53 | February 7, 2026
-
Calgary officials warn repeal of citywide rezoning could risk federal funding
01:53 | February 6, 2026
-
Former PM Stephen Harper calls Canada ‘worth preserving’
01:49 | February 5, 2026
-
Alberta premier demands more say in federal judicial appointments
02:01 | February 4, 2026
-
Why is the mayor of Wetaskiwin not allowed in city hall?
02:00 | February 4, 2026
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Next steps for Pierre Poilievre following 2026 Conservative convention
05:17 | February 2, 2026
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More proposed infill changes headed to Edmonton city committee
01:37 | February 1, 2026
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Calgary city councillor wants more transparency on city employee salaries
02:09 | February 1, 2026
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Developer asks city to rezone Century Park land
01:47 | January 31, 2026
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Alberta separatist supporters say conversation about leaving Canada long overdue
02:15 | January 31, 2026
-
The Alberta Separatist movement casts shadow over the CPC convention
01:59 | January 31, 2026
-
Pierre Poilievre remains leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
01:49 | January 31, 2026
-
Poilievre talks Alberta separatism, Arctic defence at Conservative convention amid leadership vote
06:07 | January 30, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 30
15:19 | January 30, 2026
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AUPE protests Alberta government workers returning to the office full-time
01:48 | January 30, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 29
13:24 | January 29, 2026
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Poilievre faces leadership test at Conservative convention
01:56 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.
01:06 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting
02:07 | January 29, 2026
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Another Alberta First Nation promises legal action over separation
01:50 | January 29, 2026
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‘Respect Canadian sovereignty,’ Carney tells US after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials
03:52 | January 29, 2026
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Conservatives face pivotal leadership review as pressure mounts on Poilievre
06:22 | January 29, 2026
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Poilievre leadership under review as Conservative convention kicks off
06:17 | January 29, 2026
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Calgary officials submit roughly 20,000 files related to the Bearspaw feeder main
01:53 | January 29, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 28
15:54 | January 28, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 27
14:52 | January 27, 2026
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Life is getting more difficult for trans people living in Alberta, advocates say
01:58 | January 27, 2026
Alberta Matters: The pros and cons of standardized testing
Description
September 3, 2019
Standardized testing is standard practice across Canada but the exams are a source of controversy as well. Heather Yourex-West looks at whether the tears are worth the time, stress and expense.
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Alberta Matters: The pros and cons of standardized testing02:16 | September 3, 2019 -
Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds01:53 | February 9, 2026 -
Calgary Fire spends more than $2 million to save 9 trucks01:44 | February 9, 2026 -
Residents in one Calgary neighbourhood share feelings of relief and worry ahead of water main twinning project02:06 | February 8, 2026 -
More than 400 vehicles waiting for a tow in Edmonton01:40 | February 7, 2026 -
Calgary canvassers push for last-minute signatures as petitions set to expire01:53 | February 7, 2026 -
Calgary officials warn repeal of citywide rezoning could risk federal funding01:53 | February 6, 2026 -
Former PM Stephen Harper calls Canada ‘worth preserving’01:49 | February 5, 2026 -
Alberta premier demands more say in federal judicial appointments02:01 | February 4, 2026 -
Why is the mayor of Wetaskiwin not allowed in city hall?02:00 | February 4, 2026 -
Next steps for Pierre Poilievre following 2026 Conservative convention05:17 | February 2, 2026 -
More proposed infill changes headed to Edmonton city committee01:37 | February 1, 2026 -
Calgary city councillor wants more transparency on city employee salaries02:09 | February 1, 2026 -
Developer asks city to rezone Century Park land01:47 | January 31, 2026 -
Alberta separatist supporters say conversation about leaving Canada long overdue02:15 | January 31, 2026 -
The Alberta Separatist movement casts shadow over the CPC convention01:59 | January 31, 2026 -
Pierre Poilievre remains leader of the Conservative Party of Canada01:49 | January 31, 2026 -
Poilievre talks Alberta separatism, Arctic defence at Conservative convention amid leadership vote06:07 | January 30, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 3015:19 | January 30, 2026 -
AUPE protests Alberta government workers returning to the office full-time01:48 | January 30, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 2913:24 | January 29, 2026 -
Poilievre faces leadership test at Conservative convention01:56 | January 29, 2026 -
Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.01:06 | January 29, 2026 -
Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting02:07 | January 29, 2026 -
Another Alberta First Nation promises legal action over separation01:50 | January 29, 2026 -
‘Respect Canadian sovereignty,’ Carney tells US after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials03:52 | January 29, 2026 -
Conservatives face pivotal leadership review as pressure mounts on Poilievre06:22 | January 29, 2026 -
Poilievre leadership under review as Conservative convention kicks off06:17 | January 29, 2026 -
Calgary officials submit roughly 20,000 files related to the Bearspaw feeder main01:53 | January 29, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 2815:54 | January 28, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 2714:52 | January 27, 2026 -
Life is getting more difficult for trans people living in Alberta, advocates say01:58 | January 27, 2026
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Alberta Matters: The pros and cons of standardized testing02:16 | September 3, 2019
-
Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds01:53 | February 9, 2026
-
Calgary Fire spends more than $2 million to save 9 trucks01:44 | February 9, 2026
-
Residents in one Calgary neighbourhood share feelings of relief and worry ahead of water main twinning project02:06 | February 8, 2026
-
More than 400 vehicles waiting for a tow in Edmonton01:40 | February 7, 2026
-
Calgary canvassers push for last-minute signatures as petitions set to expire01:53 | February 7, 2026
-
Calgary officials warn repeal of citywide rezoning could risk federal funding01:53 | February 6, 2026
-
Former PM Stephen Harper calls Canada ‘worth preserving’01:49 | February 5, 2026
-
Alberta premier demands more say in federal judicial appointments02:01 | February 4, 2026
-
Why is the mayor of Wetaskiwin not allowed in city hall?02:00 | February 4, 2026
-
Next steps for Pierre Poilievre following 2026 Conservative convention05:17 | February 2, 2026
-
More proposed infill changes headed to Edmonton city committee01:37 | February 1, 2026
-
Calgary city councillor wants more transparency on city employee salaries02:09 | February 1, 2026
-
Developer asks city to rezone Century Park land01:47 | January 31, 2026
-
Alberta separatist supporters say conversation about leaving Canada long overdue02:15 | January 31, 2026
-
The Alberta Separatist movement casts shadow over the CPC convention01:59 | January 31, 2026
-
Pierre Poilievre remains leader of the Conservative Party of Canada01:49 | January 31, 2026
-
Poilievre talks Alberta separatism, Arctic defence at Conservative convention amid leadership vote06:07 | January 30, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 3015:19 | January 30, 2026
-
AUPE protests Alberta government workers returning to the office full-time01:48 | January 30, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 2913:24 | January 29, 2026
-
Poilievre faces leadership test at Conservative convention01:56 | January 29, 2026
-
Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.01:06 | January 29, 2026
-
Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting02:07 | January 29, 2026
-
Another Alberta First Nation promises legal action over separation01:50 | January 29, 2026
-
‘Respect Canadian sovereignty,’ Carney tells US after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials03:52 | January 29, 2026
-
Conservatives face pivotal leadership review as pressure mounts on Poilievre06:22 | January 29, 2026
-
Poilievre leadership under review as Conservative convention kicks off06:17 | January 29, 2026
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Calgary officials submit roughly 20,000 files related to the Bearspaw feeder main01:53 | January 29, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 2815:54 | January 28, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Jan. 2714:52 | January 27, 2026
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Life is getting more difficult for trans people living in Alberta, advocates say01:58 | January 27, 2026
Alberta Matters: The pros and cons of standardized testing
Description
September 3, 2019
Standardized testing is standard practice across Canada but the exams are a source of controversy as well. Heather Yourex-West looks at whether the tears are worth the time, stress and expense.
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