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Students face new cell phone restrictions in September

Students face new cell phone restrictions in September

Jun 17, 2024 | 6:49pm
Students will have new rules for cell phones when they return to school this fall. On Monday, June 17, the province announced all students in Alberta will have to keep personal electronic devices turned off and stored out of sight during class time, effective September 1, 2024. The policy change comes after months of consultation […]
Controversy over Alberta’s new gender policy echoes across Canada

Controversy over Alberta’s new gender policy echoes across Canada

Feb 5, 2024 | 5:30am
More voices are being added to the growing chorus of groups opposing Alberta’s sweeping legislation surrounding gender identity, parental rights, and gender education. Pride YMM says the policies are “harmful and transphobic” and are calling for a collaborative, evidence-based approach to protect trans and gender-diverse youth. In a media release, they say they are urging […]