Support workers in Calgary's Black Gold School Division joined a province-wide strike, heightening labor tensions in Alberta’s education sector and fueling debate over working conditions today.
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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2025
Calgary’s week: a blend of tension and tenacity on multiple fronts.
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In Calgary this week, an education strike fueled intense debate while safety teams seized illegal drugs and quelled a large grass fire. Economic concerns, including a hefty budget gap and a fatal train crash, surfaced alongside renewed community efforts and rising border tariff worries.
Authorities seized millions in illegal drugs at the Alberta border while crews contained a large grass fire, enabling Highway 1A to reopen near Cochrane. Swift actions highlight ongoing safety efforts in Calgary.
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