Alberta’s government is continuing to take a balanced, phased approach to kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum renewal based on advice from the Curriculum Implementation Advisory Group. In September, classroom piloting for updated draft K-6 curriculum will begin with Science, French First Language and Literature, and French Immersion Language Arts and Literature Alberta’s government is providing maximum flexibility in how …
Banff Newcomer Town Walking Tour
The Banff Newcomer Walking Tour provides young adults between the ages of 18 and 30, whether permanent residents or temporary, with everything you need to know to live in Banff. You will learn about essential programs and services including, how to register for a post office box, a free recreation pass, parking passes and more. You will also learn about …
Free Activities for Families Over Spring Break
Children are off on Spring Break this week, and activities to keep them busy don’t have to cost a lot. We have put together a list of some free activities below to bring your family hours of fun! Make and Take at Mastermind Toys – March 21-25, 2022. Free toy making workshop for your kids to learn to build a …
Fun Indoors Activities for Families in Calgary
Fun Indoors Activities for Families in Calgary We find ourselves in the middle of Winter once again! With temperatures dropping into negative double digits, the kids are stuck at home and starting to jump off the walls. What can you do? If you’re not quite ready to head outside for cold weather activities in the snow, Calgary offers many indoor …
Canada Learning Bond
What is Canada Learning Bond (CLB)? The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is money that the Canadian Government adds to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for children from low-income families. The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) helps to pay the costs of a child’s full- or part-time studies after high school. How much a child could get? The Government of Canada …
Alberta Kindergarten to Grade 12 Winter Break Extended to January 10, 2022
The extended break will give school authorities time to gather additional data to assess staffing implications and the potential operational impacts of the current COVID-19 situation. To assist with the safe return to classes, Alberta Health and Municipal Affairs’ PPE Task Force will also deliver the following to schools, starting the week of January 10: 8.6 million rapid tests 16.5 …
Alberta Lowers Child Care Fees for Working Families after Signing Agreement with the Federal Government
The Alberta government is lowering child care fees for working families, following the signing of our historic agreement with the federal government. Parents with kids not yet in kindergarten will see fees for spaces in licensed daycares, preschools and family day homes reduced by half, on average, by early 2022. Families most in need will receive additional subsidies. By 2026, …
COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings Begin for 5 – 11 Year Olds
More than 394,000 pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Alberta. On November 24, the Alberta government starts accepting vaccine bookings for children aged five to eleven. Pediatric vaccinations will be administered at Alberta Health Services clinics around the province. Vaccines will also be available at four pharmacies where AHS clinics are not conveniently located. First-dose appointments …
Your Feedback on the K-6 Curriculum is Still Needed
The Alberta governments is committed to a transparent curriculum development and review process and is still seeking feedback on Alberta’s draft kindergarten to grade 6 (K-6) curriculum. You still have time to share your feedback, which will help refine the draft K-6 curriculum before it is implemented in classrooms across the province in September 2022. Before sharing your feedback, stay informed …
Halloween During COVID-19
Time flies! We are welcoming our second Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy your favourite Halloween activities safely by taking some simple precautions. Help spread scary vibes and not COVID-19 this Halloween by taking some simple precautions: Outdoors Halloween parties with no more than 20 people (vaccinated or unvaccinated) with 2 metres between households. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 …