Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death | CBC News Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shor...

We’ve unfortunately just learned of the first measles death recorded in Alberta related to the recent outbreaks. It is only the second in the country.

This is heartbreaking news, and incredibly sad for so many reasons.

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Thank you Tricia Grant for sharing your expertise and introducing us to the impactful work of CDN’s centre for digital media literacy - @mediasmarts.bsky.social

Tricia joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB

#MERLIN_MB

30 Years Without a Real Raise: New York’s Early Intervention Pay Crisis New York’s early intervention providers haven’t seen a substantive raise in three decades — and vulnerable young children are losing out.

We know that respecting educators means paying them their worth. But over the last three decades, teaching may be the only profession in the state of New York that hasn't gotten a substantive raise.

Thank you to Troy Nott from Bell MTS for joining us and sharing Bell’s role in the Managed SD-WAN program.

Troy joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB

#MERLIN_MB

Looking at the contrast between buildings, material, purpose.

Parents are raising their voices in Camrose this Saturday, Oct 4, in support of teachers and students. Public education is worth standing up for. Please join them if you can!

This Sunday, October 5th, is World Teachers' Day. On behalf of The Manitoba Teachers’ Society, President Lillian Klausen thanks every educator who shows up, speaks up, and lifts others up. Your dedication, commitment and creativity make lives better across Manitoba: buff.ly/0VZYl9d #worldteachersday

A #WorldTeachersDay message from Peter Day, President of @nsteachersunion.bsky.social.

On October 5, celebrate Canada’s teachers for the incredible difference they make every day! 🌟

#BecauseOfATeacher

From advocacy to professional development @maetl.mb.ca is a valued partner in the advancement of innovative teaching practices integrating technology. 🧠

MERLIN is proud to host MAETL at their first meeting of the year today!

#ThirdPartyThursday #MERLIN_MB

CTV National News: Destruction of 400-year-old tree in Vancouver sparks outrage Andrew Johnson has more on a 400-year-old tree that was chopped down in Vancouver. Sparking criticism from locals and experts who called the act unnecessary.

CTV National News: Destruction of 400-year-old tree in Vancouver sparks outrage - Andrew Johnson has more on a 400-year-old tree that was chopped down in Vancouver. Sparking criticism from locals and experts who called the act unnecessary.

If you know ...you know....find the location

The Morris Truth and Reconciliation Circle is hosting a Blanket Exercise on Tuesday, September 23 @ 7:00PM.
To reserve your spot, please email kstevenson@rrvsd.ca

Canadian workers work tirelessly to keep this country running.

The Liberals only need a few minutes to side with the bosses.

Standing on Parliament hill with flight attendants today, it’s never been clearer: Section 107 is a weapon against workers’ rights — it’s time to scrap it.

#UWinnipeg is pleased to be the newest member of The Royal Society of Canada! @src-rsc.bsky.social

Educators, how are you marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in your classroom? Help us highlight the meaningful work happening across Manitoba classrooms by tagging us or sending a DM. #NDTR

How did artists make paint before paint stores?

Explore the natural origins of pigments used in 1400–1700s European art through hands-on materials, a colour-matching game, and fascinating stories behind each hue.

A mix of old and new as we check out the Queen city this past summer

Check out our Learning Opportunities calendar, which will help trustees & boards plan for the upcoming year. This calendar provides an overview of conferences, workshops & other learning opportunities that will be of interest to trustees & administrators.
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Violent incidents surging in schools, with educational assistants bearing brunt of student-on-staff attacks Julie Braaksma, better known as Ms. Braaksma inside her Brandon elementary school, was called for back-up help when a Grade 1 student burst into a temper tantrum in January. More than 15 years into he...

For @winnipegfreepress.com, I talked to school employees and researchers about why time-loss injury claims in the sector have spiked 332% over the last decade.

Here's our latest summer long-read #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/featured/202...

Louis Riel priorities include swimming lessons, air conditioning The Louis Riel School Division’s latest budget prioritizes installing new air conditioning systems, piloting a water safety program and hiring an Indigenous elder to support students and staff. During...

Great coverage of the LRSD budget by Maggie McIntosh. So excited to see that swimming has been included in the draft budget and I hope that it passes. This initiative has the potential to save lives.

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Bus overhaul leaves gaps in service to Grace Hospital, Assiniboine clinic Some St. James residents are up in arms after a shift in bus routes cut evening and weekend stops in front of Grace Hospital and nearby Assiniboine Medical Clinic.

Some St. James residents are up in arms after a shift in bus routes cut evening and weekend stops in front of Grace Hospital and nearby Assiniboine Medical Clinic.

Diagnosis: disoriented WJT’s therapy-set two-hander plays with reality

The public and private perils of online engagement crash through the screen and into a therapist’s office in Job, a nervy drama that explores the power of posts and the ethical responsibilities inherent to our respective postings.

Province creates hunting buffer zone on Bloodvein First Nation The Manitoba government is creating a buffer zone restricting where non-Indigenous hunters can harvest moose on Bloodvein First Nation’s traditional lands.

The Manitoba government is creating a buffer zone restricting where non-Indigenous hunters can harvest moose on Bloodvein First Nation’s traditional lands.

ISSI conference booth table next to blue chair with lot's of free goodies such as stickers and chocolate.

Rumor has it, there is free Swiss Chocolate at #EPSCDPS2025.

Just look out for the blue.
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RRVSD is currently experiencing a division-wide internet outage that is affecting our internet and phone systems.

If you have an urgent need to contact staff, please attend your child's school directly.

Updates will be provided as more information is available. Thank you for your patience!

Love this! And it gets to the heart of our school. @willenhalle-act.bsky.social

A city committee unanimously approved an amended motion Monday that expands upon the original’s aim of prohibiting homeless encampments in public spaces commonly used by children.

Our fabulous year 7s doing a piece of assessed work for art this morning.

Just a wonderful new cohort for @willenhalle-act.bsky.social

Canadian-made water bomber back in production to fight wildfires Canada is rushing to build more capacity to fight wildfires, and De Havilland factories in Calgary are pushing to get new DHC-515 Firefighters back in the air nearly a decade after Bombardier stopped ...

Canadian-made water bomber back in production to fight wildfires #WaterBombers

#Canada is rushing to build more capacity to fight wildfires, and De Havilland factories in Calgary are pushing to get new DHC-515 Firefighters back in the air

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