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Province says learning assessments key to student success in early years
The Alberta government says students in Grades 1 to 3 will benefit from literacy and numeracy screening assessments to help those struggling to get back on track.In response to the learning loss ident...
Apr 22, 2022
Discovery of dead birds prompts warning from Town of Coaldale
COALDALE, AB -- The Town of Coaldale has issued a notice to residents after receiving reports of dead Canadian Geese in the area. Town officials are concerned that the deaths may be connected to the h...
Apr 22, 2022
Former Kenyan President Kibaki is dead at 90
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has died at the age of 90. Kibaki's death was announced Friday by President Uhuru Kenyatta, who said his passing was a sad day for the country...
Apr 22, 2022
Transformation in Winnipeg and slaughter in Mariupol: In The News for Apr. 22
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Apr. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Apr 22, 2022
Higher-paid agency nurses could pose 'dangerous challenge' to health system: union
A nursing union boss wants Canada's auditor general to find out how many privately contracted nurses are working for health authorities across the country, doing the same work as staff counterparts wh...
Apr 22, 2022
Singh styles NDP-Liberal deal the 'Anhad Accord' after his daughter
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has revealed that his party calls the pact he made with Justin Trudeau the "Anhad Accord" after his baby daughter. In his most personal public remarks yet about his m...
Apr 22, 2022
Curry, Poole, Thompson lead Warriors past Nuggets, 118-113
DENVER (AP) - Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole scored 27 points each, Klay Thompson made six 3-pointers on his way to 26 points and the Golden State Warriors muscled past the Denver Nuggets 118-113 on T...
Apr 22, 2022
In India, hate-filled songs are a weapon to target Muslims
NEW DELHI (AP) - The frenzied fury against Muslims began with provocative songs played by Hindu mobs that called for violence. It ended with Muslim neighborhoods resembling a war zone, with pavements ...
Apr 21, 2022
Possible mass graves near Mariupol shown in satellite images
ZAPORIZHZHIA,Ukraine (AP) - New satellite images show what appear to be mass graves near Mariupol, and local officials accused Russia of burying up to 9,000 Ukrainian civilians there in an effort to c...
Apr 21, 2022
Brunson, Mavericks beat Jazz 126-118 to take 2-1 series lead
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Jalen Brunson scored 31 points playing with a bruised back and the Dallas Mavericks - without the injured Luka Doncic - beat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Thursday night to take a 2-1...
Apr 21, 2022