A musical ruckus filled the halls of Mother Teresa Elementary School on Thursday. Smiles spread across the faces of Grade 2 and 3 students as they learned how to hold and play a violin and blow a trumpet, with some … Continue Reading
She has been called “the queen of democracy” and commended for putting her money where her mouth is. She has also been told she wasted her money and should have spent her $5,000 elsewhere. On Tuesday, Nita Jalkanen received and … Continue Reading
After failing to convince all of the province’s 62 school boards and union locals to ratify a labour agreement, Education Minister Jeff Johnson said the bargaining structure in Alberta is broken and he will introduce legislation to put the four-year … Continue Reading
Mark Planche was in his bedroom on Sunday afternoon when he heard someone outside screaming, “the house is on fire.” “I looked out my window, I smelled smoke, I got the hell out,” he said. Still in his pajama pants, … Continue Reading
The minister of education has spent the past week talking to school board chairs as the deadline for a tentative teacher deal looms. While Jeff Johnson anticipates a full day of travel on Monday to meet with those that have … Continue Reading
The day after the minister of education introduced legislation to impose a teacher contract, the president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees said the move sets a “dangerous precedent” for collective bargaining in the province. “There is no justification … Continue Reading
Roads surrounding the Edmonton courthouse were closed on Wednesday morning while police investigated a suspicious package found outside the building. What initially looked like a possible pipe bomb turned out to be a sprinkler head, said EPS temporary acting inspector … Continue Reading
For what is believed to be the first time, a First Nations person is running for school board trustee in Edmonton. “I think it’s time First Nations people have a place at the table in regards to whether we’re taking … Continue Reading
The Edmonton Public School Board may axe consultants and cosmetic school maintenance, as the district works to combat a $53 million budget shortfall. There may not be money for any maintenance above and beyond keeping staff and students safe, Edmonton … Continue Reading
They have two wheels, weigh 105 pounds, cost about $7,000 and can travel up to 38 kilometres on a single charge. And the Edmonton Police Service has purchased six of them. Segways, the self-balancing vehicles used by both everyday citizens … Continue Reading
