Education
Calgary schools, universities and the decisions shaping them — enrolment, funding, curriculum and campus news.
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Aug 25, 2026
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Back-to-school season brings a mental health check-in
Overnight requests for support in Alberta rose 29 per cent in the first half of 2026.
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Aug 13, 2026
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Federal government commits $3.2 million to skills training for Treaty 7 First Nations youth
Community Futures Treaty Seven will reach 165 young people through its Regional Skills Link Project.
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Jun 30, 2026
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Alberta is expanding school nutrition programs with $43 million
Boards can spend the money on food, staffing and administration over three years.
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Jun 18, 2026
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Canada wants to ban social media for kids under 16
Bill C-34 sets three legal duties for platforms and also covers AI chatbots operating here.
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May 21, 2026
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Alberta is positioning itself as a major player in Canada's defence sector
A $21-million programme called DEFENDS links local firms, universities and the armed forces.
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May 14, 2026
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$68.5 million to help Alberta workers affected by tariffs
The three-year deal amends an existing labour agreement and targets steel and softwood lumber jobs.
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May 5, 2026
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Nearly 8,000 Calgary kids rely on BB4CK for lunch every school day
Food insecurity among the province's children has risen more than 80 per cent in five years.
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Mar 24, 2026
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Mount Royal University to lead new Alberta logistics hub with $5.6 million in funding
Most of the money comes from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, with the rest from Ottawa.
