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Education support staff blindsided by cuts

Education support staff blindsided by cuts

Alberta Teachers’ Association president Jason Schilling estimated some 6,000 substitute teachers and 20,000 support staff could be laid off as a result of this cut.
St. Albert business owners say new restrictions should have come sooner

St. Albert business owners say new restrictions should have come sooner

"I felt disappointed they had to wait for that long," said massage therapist.
Increasing home births amid COVID-19

Increasing home births amid COVID-19

In light of restrictions on number of support-givers allowed in hospital, pregnant people are being forced to re-evaluate birth plans.
Critics say 'cruel' Alberta education cuts come at the expense of students with disabilities

Critics say 'cruel' Alberta education cuts come at the expense of students with disabilities

“With every cut, directly or indirectly, it is going to impact especially those children who are struggling," said Toby Rabinovitz, executive director of the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta.
'I don’t want to die in isolation'

'I don’t want to die in isolation'

Immunocompromised woman with leukemia feels “very cheated” her remaining days have to be spent in isolation
St. Albert mayor proud of city's connection despite COVID-19

St. Albert mayor proud of city's connection despite COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping many St. Albertans indoors more than usual, including municipal leaders. The Gazette caught up with St. Albert's city councillors to find out how they're faring.
St. Albert family relieved parents home from Spain

St. Albert family relieved parents home from Spain

Lisa Hillas’ parents have finally made it back to Canada after being stranded in Malaga, Spain, for 10 days.
Alberta government proposing legislation to fight COVID-19

Alberta government proposing legislation to fight COVID-19

Two of the bills, if passed, will bring into force the public health enforcement activities and rental protections announced by Premier Jason Kenney on March 27.
COVID-19 outbreak in Calgary claims another life

COVID-19 outbreak in Calgary claims another life

Alberta tracking three outbreaks in Edmonton and Calgary long-term care homes
Alberta government invests in Keystone XL

Alberta government invests in Keystone XL

"Inevitably prices will come back to something like normal and there will be a growing global demand for energy for decades to come."
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