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Alberta education minister to give update on new rules for school library books

Alberta education minister to give update on new rules for school library books

CALGARY — Alberta's education minister is set to provide an update today on the development of new provincial rules for school library books. Demetrios Nicolaides announced in May that Alberta would be setting new standards for the books.
'Cultures mixed together': South Asian music festival filling gap during Stampede

'Cultures mixed together': South Asian music festival filling gap during Stampede

CALGARY — For those who don’t necessarily want to kick up their cowboy boots at the Calgary Stampede, there's Stampede Mela.
Three people stabbed in serious assault at Calgary Stampede: police

Three people stabbed in serious assault at Calgary Stampede: police

CALGARY — Police say they are looking for suspects after three people were stabbed at the Calgary Stampede late Tuesday. Calgary police have said officers were called to an area of the Stampede midway, where they found a severely injured man.
Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America as summer travel gets underway

Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America as summer travel gets underway

Alberta has the most measles cases in North America on a per-capita basis, worrying experts who say summer events could push case counts even higher. Dr.
Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published Wednesday.
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Stampeders face another unbeaten challenge

Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Stampeders face another unbeaten challenge

Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders face another undefeated challenge. Calgary (3-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) -- the CFL's lone remaining unbeaten squad -- on Friday night. Last week, Adams and Co.
Texas flood to create safety planning 'ripple effect' at Canadian camps: organizers

Texas flood to create safety planning 'ripple effect' at Canadian camps: organizers

EDMONTON — Canadian summer camp organizers say they expect a ripple effect of bolstered emergency plans and preparations after more than two dozen campers and counsellors were killed by severe flash floods in Texas.
Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation

Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation

RED DEER — Red Deer Minor Hockey says it is conducting an internal investigation after a video surfaced showing one of its coaches, former NHL player Nick Tarnasky, involved in a fight at a golf course.
Teacher in southern Alberta charged with sexual assaults on eight students

Teacher in southern Alberta charged with sexual assaults on eight students

CALGARY — A former Alberta teacher accused of sexually assaulting eight students is facing numerous charges. RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney says the alleged assaults happened when the man was a teacher at a school in a town north of Calgary.
'Everyone's neighbour is a magpie': Edmonton makes magpies official city bird

'Everyone's neighbour is a magpie': Edmonton makes magpies official city bird

EDMONTON — Nita Jalkanen checks on the avian neighbours that fly into her Edmonton backyard to drink from her bird bath nearly every day with her dog Ariel. "I talk to them. I say, 'Good morning or good afternoon, Mr.