Today, over 740,000 students across Alberta returned to classrooms after the UCP government invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to pass a bill ordering the 51-thousand striking teachers back to school. Many teachers and parents wore Read More
A new international report shows Alberta teachers among the most stressed and overextended in the world, with one of the most demanding workloads. The study, concluded in more that 50 countries, found that 42 per cent of Read More
Still no talks are scheduled between the Alberta Teacher’s Association and the provincial government regarding a new contract deal that could avert a strike set for this coming Monday. Since the teachers’ union voted Read More
It is back to school time and for many parents it can be a stressful time. So much money needed for back-to-school supplies and clothes for the kids. When it comes to opening our wallets, Read More
The Alberta government announced today that for the first time in their 67-year history Lethbridge College will transition and become Lethbridge Polytechnic this fall. Dr. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge College joined BCN’Read More
Restrictions to cell phone use in schools are being welcomed by the Lethbridge School Division. On June 17, Alberta Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides announced that the province is establishing standards to restrict the use of Read More
The president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Jason Schilling, expressed his concerns with this potential legislation. He says what the government wants to move forward with will put many transgender youth at risk.Read More
The University of Regina Pride Centre for Sexuality and Diversity is challenging the right of Saskatchewan parents and guardians to be informed about the consent to the gender identity transitions of their children under the Read More
Alberta Teachers Association’s president, Jason Schilling, says he is looking forward to working with this new government following Monday night’s election. Schilling says the hope is that there will be a collaborative effort Read More
Students at the University of Lethbridge will be back to class next week following a unique two-year learning experience due to the pandemic. Some faculty say student health and well-being is at the forefront of Read More
Following the release of the new draft curriculum for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6, the education critic for Alberta’s official opposition says the draft is sorely lacking. Sarah Hoffman says the curriculum will not Read More
Students at the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Arts Academy of Dance are making a comeback this year with a new show set to be performed next week at the Yates Memorial Theatre. As Angela Stewart explains, Read More
Members of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association have been on strike for almost a week now and those who are protesting, say not much has changed in terms of getting their message across. One Read More
As you have heard on Bridge City News there was a recent peaceful demonstration at the University of Lethbridge by those concerned that the Lethbridge Faculty Association still does not have a contract with the Read More
A Lethbridge woman recently co-authored a book detailing stories of educators within the school system. As Micah Quinn explains, she’s excited to share the experiences of our school teachers and showcase them to the Read More
Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says NDP leader Rachel Notley has some concerns about Premier Kenney’s Open For Summer rollout plans. As of Friday, places of worship can re-open to 15 per cent capacity. Hair Read More
Premier Jason Kenney says with more vaccines coming in, Alberta is expanding the vaccination rollout to further protect schools and child-care facilities. More than 52,000 teachers, 29,000 support staff and 24,000 child care workers are eligible to be Read More
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