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calgaryjournal.ca > 04/08/2026 > opinion-if-exercise-helps-students-why-is-it-so-hard-to-show-up

Opinion: If exercise helps students, why is it so hard to show up?

2+ hour, 50+ min ago  (644+ words) For many students, the hardest part of working out isn't the exercise " it's showing up. As a 19-year-old university student, that often means sitting in my room, telling myself today is the day I go to the gym, but struggling…...

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calgaryjournal.ca > 03/31/2026 > alberta-to-mandate-teachers-be-balanced-on-all-issues-pushing-neutrality-in-schools

Alberta to mandate teachers be balanced on all issues, pushing neutrality in schools

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (280+ words) The bill would see new rules for flags'in'schools, set priorities for school boards and require the national anthem'to be'played at least once per week. At the same time, the bill introduces a rule for school boards'to'refrain from issuing statements'on'political, social…...

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calgaryjournal.ca > 03/13/2026 > calgary-science-centre-inspired-young-minds-on-international-womens-day

Calgary science centre inspired young minds on International Women’s Day

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (152+ words) Telus Spark Science Centre celebrated International Women's Day on Sunday by showcasing various career opportunities" in trades. "Interactive booths filled a giant hall with activities for kids and young people. Sign-up for our free newsletter and never miss a post…...

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calgaryjournal.ca > 03/13/2026 > alberta-teachers-fail-to-get-court-injunction-on-back-to-work-law-that-ended-strike

Alberta teachers fail to get court injunction on back-to-work law that ended strike

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (277+ words) A judge denied an injunction application from'Alberta'teachers against legislation that forced them back to work, ending a provincewide strike last fall. Justice Douglas Mah says the'Alberta'Teachers" Association failed to prove the issues in the case are so serious and so…...

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calgaryjournal.ca > 02/25/2026 > alberta-government-to-earmark-10-8b-for-education-ahead-of-deficit-budget

Alberta government to earmark $10.8B for education ahead of deficit budget

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (190+ words) The'Alberta'government is offering more details about how it plans to account for education ahead of Thursday's budget release. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says that if passed, the budget will allocate $10.8 billion to education " a 7 per cent increase from last year....

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calgaryjournal.ca > 01/17/2026 > reading-gains-come-with-pushback-as-alberta-expands-screenings

Reading gains come with pushback as Alberta expands screenings

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (600+ words) Alberta's mandatory early reading screeners are showing strong results, but the expansion continues to clash with the longstanding use of the Fountas and Pinnell system and concerns over workload and support for teachers. The initiative began during the pandemic, when…...

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calgaryjournal.ca > 01/06/2026 > alberta-school-boards-remove-dozens-of-books-as-new-provincial-rules-in-effect

Alberta school boards remove dozens of books as new provincial rules in effect

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (216+ words) Alberta's two biggest school divisions say dozens of library books have been taken off the shelves as the province's ban on sexually explicit material officially took effect this week. The Edmonton Public School Division says it has removed 34 titles to…...

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calgaryjournal.ca > 10/28/2025 > alberta-labour-group-promises-response-for-forcing-striking-teachers-back-to-work

Alberta labour group promises response for forcing striking teachers back to work

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (158+ words) The head of a coalition representing thousands of unionized Alberta workers says there'll be an unprecedented response to the province's order requiring teachers to return to work. Sign-up for our free newsletter and never miss a post from our student…...

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calgaryjournal.ca > 10/23/2025 > alberta-premier-says-back-to-work-bill-for-striking-teachers-coming-monday

Alberta premier says back-to-work bill for striking teachers coming Monday

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (876+ words) By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell in Edmonton Thousands of teachers and supporters jeered, chanted and dumped protest potatoes at the door of the Alberta legislature Thursday as Premier Danielle Smith set a Monday deadline to solve a provincewide strike…...

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calgaryjournal.ca > 10/14/2025 > alberta-teachers-government-resume-talks-as-provincewide-strike-hits-second-week

Alberta teachers, government resume talks as provincewide strike hits second week

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (548+ words) The union representing Alberta teachers and the provincial government's bargaining committee met Tuesday for the first time since a provincewide strike began a week ago. As of Tuesday afternoon, neither side was able to provide details on the discussion. The…...