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I remember trekking out to the portables for class in high school — and with Alberta dropping $200 million on modular classrooms this year, I'm hoping the province has something a little snazzier in mind for that price tag. Let us know what you think of the plan below.

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Alberta's government is investing $200 million this year to add modular classrooms to schools across the province, as rapidly growing student enrolment puts pressure on existing facilities. The funding will deliver 189 new modular classrooms and roughly 5,450 new student spaces in the communities with the greatest need.

The investment is part of a broader $600 million, three-year commitment, which itself falls under the $8.6-billion Schools Now program — a larger effort to create or modernize more than 200,000 student spaces across Alberta by 2031-32.

Calgary is among the biggest recipients. The Calgary Board of Education is set to receive 46 new modular classrooms, adding more than 1,100 learning spaces across 10 schools. The Calgary Catholic School District will receive 12 new classrooms, five replacements, and nine relocations.

The province points to rapid population growth as the driver, noting more than 80,000 new students have entered Alberta classrooms over just three years. Calgary Board of Education chair Laura Hack put the scale of the investment in perspective: "Forty-six modular classrooms add more than 1,100 learning spaces across 10 schools, nearly the equivalent of two elementary schools. This means more students can attend school closer to home."

Modular classrooms are seen as a faster solution while permanent school construction continues — they typically become operational within eight to twelve months.

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Calgary's home for music is marking a decade since it opened its doors on Canada Day 2016, and the National Music Centre has a full year of events lined up to mark the occasion.

The highlights start this spring. PlayLab, a hands-on sound playground for kids and families, opens May 6. Over the summer, EddyFest runs August 14-16, celebrating more than 120 years of music history at the legendary King Eddy. And the official birthday bash lands on Canada Day, with a Sharon, Lois & Bram singalong among the festivities.

Fall brings the Canadian Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on October 3, while Joni's Jazz — an exploration of Joni Mitchell's relationship with the genre — is slated for Spring 2027.

Since opening, Studio Bell has welcomed more than one million visitors and houses four national music halls of fame. NMC president Andrew Mosker noted the milestone carries special meaning given how many once doubted a national music hub could succeed outside of Canada's largest cities.

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🍴 Big Fish & Open Range: Born from the merger of two beloved Calgary restaurants in 2020, Big Fish & Open Range brings together fresh seafood and premium Alberta beef across two locations in Marda Loop and Renfrew. An Ocean Wise partner, the restaurant has been a go-to for surf and turf in the city for over 20 years.

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🎟️ Le Petit Chef & Family at Element Calgary Downtown: The immersive 3D dining experience has moved from The Dorian to the Element Calgary Downtown, launching April 23 with an all-new show following the world's smallest chef and his family through the four seasons.

🎟️ Discovery Days at Bow Habitat Station: Bow Habitat Station is hosting a spring Discovery Day on Friday, April 24, with hands-on activities, community partners, and immersive experiences exploring Alberta's seasonal transformation.

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