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"Age-appropriate" school library standards across Alberta to begin in October

"Age-appropriate" school library standards across Alberta to begin in October

The ministerial order outlined that school boards must remove "sexually explicit" material by October 1 of this year
Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

Alberta launched the program in 2020 and last week introduced new rules limiting annual sales per farm. The government's website says the limit could mean roughly four cows, 76 goats or 150 chickens per farm.
Alberta appoints lawyer, policy advisor to lead involuntary treatment commission

Alberta appoints lawyer, policy advisor to lead involuntary treatment commission

As commissioner, officials say longtime lawyer Jonathan Carlzon will be responsible for approving applications, though his decisions can be challenged in court.
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

Alberta's education minister is set to provide an update today on the development of new provincial rules for school library books.
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 twice the rate of confirmed measles cases as Ontario, where 1,910 confirmed infections have been reported since its outbreak began in October.
Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation

Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation

A video surfaced showing Red Deer Minor Hockey coach and former NHL player Nick Tarnasky, involved in a fight at a golf course.
Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass

Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass

The province says it's offering its own free and discounted admissions as part of the Canada Strong Pass program, introduced by the federal government last month.
Keep away from wokeness and DEI, new minister warns municipalities

Keep away from wokeness and DEI, new minister warns municipalities

Using terms like woke and DEI, Dan Williams said municipalities of every size and type should concentrate on services taxpayers deserve and expect.
Houses demolished surrounding orphan well in northern Alberta, remediation to begin soon

Houses demolished surrounding orphan well in northern Alberta, remediation to begin soon

The remediation project for an orphan well in Bonnyville is progressing as the Orphan Well Association (OWA) prepares to begin decommissioning the site.
Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

One of the risk areas is in Alberta in the front ranges of the Rockies, featuring lots of rock and little absorbent soil.
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