Alberta ordered schools to pull “inappropriate” books, but paused its plan after a large school district banned scores of books in an apparent effort to make a point.
Tag: Alberta (Canada)
Measles Spreads Quickly in Rural Alberta Areas That Resisted Vaccines
The virus is spreading in insular Mennonite communities. But the broader population is vulnerable as vaccine rates have fallen across the Canadian province since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Canada’s Measles Cases Surpass U.S., Alberta Officials Push for State of Emergency
Some doctors in Alberta have criticized officials for not declaring a health emergency in the western province where measles infections are surging.
The Calgary Stampede Captures Canada’s Western Spirit
The Calgary Stampede, an event that started more than 100 years ago, has grown into one of the world’s most popular rodeos and a reflection of Western Canada’s culture.
Canada Shipping Natural Gas to Asia as It Looks Beyond the US for Trade
A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its export reliance on its neighbor.
How Sandwiches in Canada’s Lloydminster Became a Test for Domestic Trade
A city that straddles two Canadian provinces became a crucible of the barriers that prevent trade across Canada and that Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to dismantle.
Rockslide in Canada’s Banff National Park Leaves 2 Dead, 3 Injured
The hikers were struck by a cascade of sliding rocks on Thursday while traveling along a moderately difficult trail.
2 Hikers Dead, 3 Others Injured After Rockslide in Canada’s Banff Park
The hikers were struck by a cascade of sliding rocks on Thursday while traveling along a moderately difficult trail.
At G7 Summit With Trump, Starmer Picks Up Papers and Political Wins for U.K.
The British prime minister scrambled at President Trump’s feet in a viral moment, but he may be happier than the other Group of 7 leaders with his moment in the sun.
As Trump Returns to G7, Rift With Allies Is Even Deeper
In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.