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As strike looms, union says provincial policies have worn teachers down
Policy changes over the past six years have added to the workload that is pushing teachers to the brink of a strike, says the leader of the union representing them.
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Martin Kerr is reworking American hits to change American minds
Singer-songwriter Martin Kerr's new album, Overdue for a Revolution, aims his protest folk at the growing number of Americans who are tired of the status quo and want to commune with people who feel the same.
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A moment in history: June 20, 1941
On this day in 1941, photos were published from a garden party fundraiser at the home of Maj.-Gen. William Griesbach.
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Why one musician has joined many others who aren't touring the U.S.
Independent recording artist Cassia Hardy is part of a growing number of performers who are reconsidering booking gigs in the United States, and even trying to build American audiences.
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Sohi to run for federal Liberals, says Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has confirmed he will run for the Liberal Party of Canada in Edmonton Southeast in the upcoming federal election.
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How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?
How can Naheed Nenshi run to represent an Edmonton riding if he lives in Calgary? To find out, Taproot caught up with Duane Bratt, a professor who teaches international relations and public policy at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
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Speaker offers advice on bridging political divides
When Irshad Manji was booked to come to Edmonton to talk about overcoming polarization, she didn't think she'd be landing in the middle of a case study. But she's glad she is.
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A moment in history: May 24, 1943
On this day 80 years ago, funeral services were planned for William Aberhart, one of Alberta's most infamous public figures.
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Mayor slams province, praises region, in State of the City address
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi used his first State of the City address to criticize the province for its lack of support for Edmonton.
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