Latest from Jo Horwood
Sharing schools, staggered starts: How the CBE could navigate capacity issues
With the Calgary Board of Education warning for months about the impact of surging student enrolment, officials are taking a deeper look at what moves it can make without additional funding to build more schools.
Calgary Catholic School District facing $21.5M deficit for year ahead
District says it will "significantly deplete" its reserve funds to provide education to about 63,000 students in Calgary and area in the 2024-25 school year.
Calgary's newest high school is already full. Is the city running out of space for students?
On Monday, North Trail High School, in the northeast neighbourhood of Coventry Hills, posted a bulletin to its website informing prospective students and guardians that the school no longer has space for them.
Got that summertime sadness? You're not alone
Although it's usually thought of as a winter condition, seasonal affective disorder can also impact a person's mental health in the hotter months. But the lack of awareness around the summer variety means less research, and less understanding of its causes.
Climate change motivates young people to look for sustainable careers
As employment in the energy sector diversifies, young people are trying to keep up with a changing job market. And some are focusing on sustainability, not only to help the environment, but as a safer bet for their careers.
Beach volleyball players aim to spike some changes to Pumphouse Park
The new design for Pumphouse Park would remove the beach volleyball courts, but players who use them say they weren't adequately consulted during city's engagement process.
Canmore cross-country skier wants Canada Winter Games debut to inspire young girls
Sabine Comeau wants to use her success as a way to inspire young women to stay in sports. She also wants to raise awareness of what participation can bring to their lives.
She was abandoned as a baby. Years later, her story inspired a performance
Judite Vold was adopted by a Canadian family after being abused during her early childhood in an orphanage in her birth country of Haiti. Her story is being shared as a performance told through music, dance and poetry.
Calgary robotics team to show off frisbee golf robot at national tournament
Whirring motors and clattering tools are the first sign that this isn't your average after-school program.
Goalie friends on Team Alberta show off new helmets ahead of Canada Winter Games
New helmets for the three goalies show off their pride to represent Alberta, and the friendship they've found through sport.