FYI... Alberta teacher's were offered 12% over four years, which is 3% each year, not 12% in one year.
For some background... teacher's have had a 0% increase in NINE of the past 12 years. And the few years they got a raise it was 1.8% and 2%.
But their main concern isn't money. It is class size, funding for curriculum, special needs and more.
Families should be aware how much lower our education bar is in Alberta now compared to the past, due to cuts in funding and grossly oversized classrooms. This makes learning more challenging for your children or grandchildren.
Education should be one of our top priorities.
@spittinchiclets I hope this puts all the doubters at ease… Great to see him get the W, but even better getting it with a shutout… Seems like everyone blames the goalie in a loss or a goal, but never looks to see the 5 things that the team in front of him could’ve done to prevent it… LFG!!!
🚨MARK YOUR CALENDARS🚨
January 24th & 25th is the Vikings Men's Hockey ALUMNI WEEKEND!
Come on down to the EnCana Arena on Friday the 24th at 7pm to catch the first of two Vikings vs SAIT games during this jam packed weekend of hockey🤘
ATTENTION TO ALL PARENTS WHO NEED TO TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT SANTA
Son: "Dad, I think I'm old enough now. Is there a Santa Claus?."
Dad: "Ok, I agree that your old enough. But before I tell you, I have a question for you. You see, the “truth” is a dangerous gift. Once you know something, you can't unknow it.
Once you know the truth about Santa Claus, you will never again understand and relate to him as you do now.
So my question is: Are you sure you want to know?"
Brief pause...
Son: "Yes, I want to know"
Dad: "Ok, I'll tell you: Yes there is a Santa Claus"
Son: "Really?"
Dad: Yes, really, but he's not an old man with a beard in a red suit. That's just what we tell kids. You see, kids are too young to understand the true nature of Santa Claus, so we explain it to them in a way that they can understand.
The truth about Santa Claus is that he's not a person at all; he's an idea.
Think of all those presents Santa gave you over the years.
I actually bought those myself.
I watched you open them.
And did it bother me that you didn't thank me?
Of course not!
In fact it gave me great pleasure.
You see, Santa Claus is THE IDEA OF GIVING FOR THE SAKE OF GIVING, without thought of thanks or acknowledgement.
When I saw that woman collapse on the subway last week and called for help, I knew that she'd never know that it was me that summoned the ambulance.
I was being Santa Claus when I did that."
Son: "Oh."
Dad: "So now that you know, you're part of it. You have to be Santa Claus too now. That means you can never tell a young kid the secret, and you have to help us select Santa presents for them, and most important, you have to look for opportunities to help people. Got it?"
Help each other this Christmas and...be kind
KIDS: Not every player can be Nathan MacKinnon on their team. But you can be Parker Kelly.
Check out this 6on5 sequence where Kelly blocks five shots. That’s not a typo. Five shots in one shift.
Parker Kelly is not going to play on the Avs' first line. But you better believe he's earned the trust from his coaches and his teammates to play a role somewhere on the team. Turn the volume up and listen to the Avs' bench after he blocks a few of his shots. Amazing.
If you can't lead your team in goals or points, you can lead your team in gritty plays and heart. It's a way to get in the lineup, stay in the lineup, and play a big role for your team winning a championship.
🚨DOUBLE HEADER🚨
Come support your Vikings this Friday October 25th at the EnCana Arena for our HOME OPENERS as we take on
@Briercrest to kick off the 2024/2025 season🤘🏼🔥
Oct. 25th 7PM
Oct. 26th 2PM
Come see the Vikes take on the VIU Mariners from the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League this Thursday at the Encana Arena for the third game of our exhibition series.
Puck drop 8PM!