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Edmonton Journal
17 hours ago
- Health
- Edmonton Journal
Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill
Article content 'This isn't just a win for trans youth, it is a win for Canada's health-care system,' Wells wrote on social media. 'No politician should be dictating or restricting your access to evidence-based medical care.' Egale and the Skipping Stone Foundation aren't the only groups challenging the bill. Last month, the Canadian Medical Association and three Alberta-based doctors launched a legal case challenging the constitutionality of the bill, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience. Alberta's other two pieces of transgender legislation _ banning transgender women from competing in womens sports and preventing youth under 16 from changing their name or pronouns in the school system without parental consent — have yet to be challenged in court. The education bill also requires parents to opt in for their children to receive lessons in school on sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity. — with files from Aaron Sousa
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Bambini Breaks Ground on Reggio-Inspired Childcare Centre in SW Calgary
CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bambini Learning Group has officially broken ground on its newest early learning centre: Bambini Alpine Park, opening in Spring 2026. Located in southwest Calgary's Alpine Park community, the 12,000-square-foot centre will bring Bambini's renowned Reggio-inspired, holistic approach to families in Alpine Park, Bridlewood, Evergreen, and nearby communities. 'We're bringing back the joys of childhood — more than classrooms, inspiring spaces to grow.' Share More than a daycare, Bambini Alpine Park is being thoughtfully designed to honour the joys of childhood, support family well-being, and nurture the natural curiosity of young learners. 'We're not just building classrooms. We're creating an environment where families feel connected, children feel inspired, and nature is woven into every corner,' said Teresa Anselmo, Founder of Bambini Learning Group. A Holistic Approach to Early Learning Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Bambini's curriculum is child-led and inquiry-based. Each day integrates: Nature-based exploration Mindfulness and movement Art and creative expression Emotional development A nutrition-focused meal program featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients Educators guide children's social, emotional, and cognitive development while parents are embraced as active participants. A Purpose-Built Space for Growth and Connection Bambini Alpine Park is being developed in collaboration with Dream, Omada Commercial, Studio ANVA, and the Alpine Park community. Every detail is designed to support child development in an environment of calm, beauty, and belonging. Key features include: Light-filled classrooms with natural materials A central indoor piazza for gathering and movement A parent lounge and indoor garden for family engagement A dedicated art studio (atelier) Outdoor play areas connected to nature Before- and after-school care for school-aged children About Bambini Learning Group Bambini Learning Group is a family-operated, Alberta-based childcare provider with locations in Edmonton and St. Albert. Known for blending Reggio-inspired learning with holistic wellness, art, nature, and nutrition, Bambini is dedicated to supporting the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Alberta commits $2.8 million to small- and medium-sized businesses
Article content The program is designed for companies that participated in TAP, with trade support for businesses entering more complex markets. TAP has led to success stories Through TAP, several companies like Rok Water, Knead Techonologies and Zeno Renewables began as small businesses in Alberta. Several companies have grown to international regard in business markets around the world. One of the many success stories and an alum of the program, NatureMary, originally started their operations as a small business in Alberta. President and co-founder of NatureMary, Kapil Kalra, said TAP played a critical role in the company's growth. 'Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta have been pivotal in accelerating NatureMary's growth, innovation and global reach,' Kalra said. 'Their support empowers us to thrive, create jobs, and elevate pain relief and wellness from Alberta to the world.' TAP supports business across Alberta through province-wide delivery. Past sessions have been hosted in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Canmore, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. Any Alberta-based company and business can attend upcoming sessions in any region. Upcoming TAP cohorts are planned to take place in Calgary from Sept. 9 to Oct. 22, Red Deer on Oct. 15 to Nov. 20, and Edmonton on Nov. 4 to Dec. 10.
Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Alberta commits $2.8 million to small- and medium-sized businesses
A $2.8-million investment in the Trade Accelerator Program aims to help Alberta-made companies and businesses expand their reach to markets around the world. Article content In an announcement on Wednesday, the Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration Joseph Schow announced the province's commitment to help Alberta's small- and medium-sized businesses and companies expand their reach into international markets. Article content Article content Article content TAP was established nationally in 2017, with Calgary Economic Development administering the program within Alberta in 2018. Article content Article content Over the last seven years, 550 Alberta-based businesses were provided with knowledge, mentorship and resources to help their ventures grow and reach international markets. Article content 'This means bigger revenues, and more jobs for Albertans across the province,' Schow said. 'And of course, we get to showcase Alberta's economic success to the rest of the world.' Article content Schow said the province values small businesses and wants to see them succeed beyond Alberta's borders. Article content 'Our government is fulfilling a gap to fund the Trade Accelerator Program by providing Calgary Economic Development with $2.8 million,' he said. Article content The investment will continue to support TAP for the next five years. Over this period, the program is expected to assist 650 more companies, while expanding services and resources for businesses looking to grow. Article content Article content 'Increasing trade is a priority for our government, which is why we are helping small- and medium-sized businesses grow,' Schow said. 'More than ever, we need to diversify our global trade and give businesses the tools they need to succeed.' Article content In return, Schow said Alberta will see more jobs, investments, and a stronger economy through programs like TAP. Article content 'Those are businesses that supply families with good, mortgage-paying, grocery-buying, sport fee-paying jobs,' Schow said. 'Those are supporting families right here in Calgary, right here in Alberta.' Article content By doing their part to empower small businesses, Schow said the province sees great things happening from their success. Article content President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development, Brad Parry, said this is an important step forward in helping local Alberta and Calgary businesses grow, scale and compete on a national and global scale.
Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
'We are open': Sunterra nears business as usual amid legal battles
Alberta-based Sunterra Market is nearing normal operations after filing for creditor protection earlier this year, while its U.S. subsidiaries faced financial fraud allegations. Article content Art Price, Sunterra's board chairman, and Chris Alladin, president of retail markets, expressed concern about the uncertainty and disruption the situation caused for customers, vendors and employees. Article content Article content 'We've almost got it to business as usual . . . in the markets, because we worked around the vendor issues, and now they kind of understand the process,' said Price. Article content 'We are open . . . the markets, our catering division, aspects of all our retail (are) open,' added Alladin. Article content Sunterra maintains that its practices were transparent, disclosed and monitored by National Bank, which froze Sunterra's accounts on Feb. 14 this year. Article content A statement of claim filed to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta by Sunterra Farms Ltd. and multiple affiliated companies states that National Bank demanded an explanation for transactions between Sunterra's hog farms in Canada and the U.S. Article content Article content 'Sunterra immediately responded to (National Bank), explaining the impugned transactions between the Canadian Hog Farms and the U.S. Hog Farms,' the document read. Article content The Sunterra Group of companies also operates an agriculture business, including production facilities throughout North America, and livestock operations focused on pork processing. Article content Compeer Financial, Sunterra's lender in the U.S., had alleged that company executives employed a cheque-kiting scheme to hide insolvency. But Sunterra Group's three U.S. hog companies were sold to Tyson Foods Inc. after a court south of the border approved a receiver's motion earlier this month, reports The Western Producer.
