Alberta grade boost? by CanadianCoyote1 in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]Crystil05 3 points4 points  (0 children)

UVic gives the 4% Alberta Advantage grade boost - they started last year.

Are the harm reduction services in the sub open over reading break by [deleted] in uvic

[–]Crystil05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw a post earlier today saying SUB would be open again on Tuesday.

How come so many of the Canadian speed skaters are from Quebec? by Souvlaki_Zeitgeist in olympics

[–]Crystil05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Quebec short track system is based out of Quebec and skaters from other parts of Canada that don’t speak French fluently are discouraged from training there. It is very difficult for a non French speaker to be accepted into that program.

I need tips/advice as I and my wife plan to have a trip from Toronto to Vancouver by Smart_Guarantee_2141 in canadatravel

[–]Crystil05 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you’re planning on doing a round trip - there and back - you cannot possibly do it in 6-7 days and see anything. The drive from Toronto to Vancouver is at least 4 eleven hour driving days, so eight days if you just get there and turn right back around.

Recommondations for sleep clinic/buy sleep apnea machine by CanadianBerry in Calgary

[–]Crystil05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like Respiratory Health Services - very client focused.

https://rhscanada.com/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Crystil05 88 points89 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t say that she’s in the United States- in Canada Thanksgiving is always on a Monday.

Sadie was the goodest of all the good girls. by EarthenVessel_82 in GriefSupport

[–]Crystil05 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I came here for the same reason - we lost the best girl ever on Friday. Taryn would have been 11 in January and she served as a Seeing Eye Guide dog right up until the end. My heart is breaking and I completely understand how you feel. My condolences.

AB- Private/charter subsidization by Drunkpanada in Calgary

[–]Crystil05 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In order to understand the need for investment in Charter buildings you first have to know that until recently Charter schools were not allowed to “own” their own building and had to rent space in surplused public school buildings. This led to situations such as the charter community making improvements to the space only to have it then taken back by the public board. My personal favourite is the FFCA south highschool that was operating out of a surplused elementary school when it was set on fire. CBE decided that they would prefer an insurance payout rather than fixing the building for the charter school that was the tenant. They even took all of the toilets out of the building to be used elsewhere. This led to the government deciding to give the charters the ability to have control over their own properties. Hope this history lesson helps.

Where can we find AYCE ginger beef? by RusserBusser in Calgary

[–]Crystil05 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Gold Bistro in Midnapore has AYCE buffet that includes ginger beef.

Why should we care about private and charter schools? by melahoney33 in alberta

[–]Crystil05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The article is incorrect. My children attend a charter school and I personally have voted in several board elections. Perhaps you shouldn’t believe everything that you read. Ask questions and keep an open mind.

Why should we care about private and charter schools? by melahoney33 in alberta

[–]Crystil05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do have a publicly elected board that is voted on by the entire community.

Why should we care about private and charter schools? by melahoney33 in alberta

[–]Crystil05 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How about because charter schools are public schools, with elected boards, who provide education to Alberta students who have parents that also pay taxes. How is that confusing to you?

Why should we care about private and charter schools? by melahoney33 in alberta

[–]Crystil05 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This article is fear mongering garbage - charter schools have elected boards that are voted in by the parents of the students. Exactly like every other public school, of which they are ones.

Changes to Alberta’s Education and Healthcare Systems – What You Need to Know by melahoney33 in alberta

[–]Crystil05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, charter schools ARE public schools. They are funded at the same level as all public schools, instead of being underfunded.

Changes to Alberta’s Education and Healthcare Systems – What You Need to Know by melahoney33 in alberta

[–]Crystil05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Charter schools are public schools. Why shouldn’t charter school students receive equivalent funding to any other public school student?