Alberta teachers strike deal eases labour tension across province
A Friday agreement between the government the Alberta Teachers Association and the Alberta School Board Association urges teachers to resume voluntary services and resume marking diploma exams. The deal also includes a one year 54 million dollar payment to fund unfunded pension liabilities and seeks classroom improvements. Local leaders including Ray West and Dave Beresh praise the step toward rebuilding relations and benefiting students.
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Alberta
Ray West
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Catholic
West
Dave Beresh
Beresh
Hat
Mike Tivadar
Catholic School Board
National wealth hits 3.7 trillion in 2001 growth
The report notes national wealth reached a record 3.7 trillion dollars at year end 2001 with residential real estate showing the fastest growth. Wealth expanded 4.6 percent, down from 5.3 percent in 2000.
Shade Trees Planting as Life Meaning
A reflection by D. Trueblood on planting shade trees for future generations, noting the creator acts with purpose even when he himself will never sit beneath the shade. The quote emphasizes selfless contribution and long-term value beyond personal use.
Teachers Return to Athletes Roles Resolved in Alberta
Alberta government, the ATA and the ASBA reached an agreement restoring teacher participation in sports and graduation. Students from Eagle Butte High School welcome the change as principals and students describe renewed cooperation and plans for track meets and graduation.
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Alberta
Troy Landau
Eagle Butte High School
Robert Faith
Mary Moncrieff
Prairie Rose
Moncrieff
ATA
ASBA
Edmonton
Daniel Kelser
Keith Jones
Lance McMorran
McMorran
Four Canadian paratroopers killed in Afghan incident return home
Four Canadian paratroopers killed during a live-fire exercise near Kandahar were sent home from their base in Kandahar to Canada with a ceremonial sendoff. Lt Col Pat Stogran touched each coffin as a jumpmaster would, while soldiers from multiple nations attended.
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Afghanistan
Canada
Kandahar
Pat Stogran
Stogran
Germany
Pipers
U.S. Army
Marc Leger
Lancaster
Ont
Ainsworth Dyer
Montreal
Richard Green
Mill Cove
N.S
Nathan Smith
Tatamagouche
U.S
Ramstein
Beltsville
George Bush
Jean Chretien
Bush
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