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From masks to cohorting, here's a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Hey parents, here come the Super Lice

There is a drug-resistant form of head lice on the rise. Get ready to comb. And comb again.

Children hit harder than usual as Alberta begins to emerge from flu season

Calgary has likely made it through the worst of the flu season, according to the city’s medical officer of health.

Brooks: Here's to the ladies who lunch

It should come as no surprise that one of the oldest philanthropic organizations in Alberta is comprised entirely of women. Your social scribe has always maintained if you want success, best ensure ladies are at the helm.

Christmas Fund: At-risk youth finding hope, acceptance on Avenue 15

Not quite 15, Paul had come to the end of the line at home. Constant conflict between the boy and his mother made life unbearable and it might have remained so if it weren’t for Avenue 15. He never slept a night in the youth shelter but, nonetheless, it has made all the difference in his young life.

Nieman: One question and one caring adult

Almost every year since 1988 I have chosen to attend the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatricians from over 58 other countries attended this year’s big event. One always returns to one’s clinic with new insights.

Brooks: Splash of Red Gala helps vulnerable youth

For 80 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary has helped young people dream of possibilities beyond their own four walls. Over and above its traditional club programming, the clubs address youth homelessness, addiction, unemployment, poverty, mental health issues, trauma and neglect. And its annual signature fundraising event, Splash of Red Gala — now in its 14th year — has raised more than $4.9 million since inception, ensuring vulnerable youth get the help they need. Last year, the clubs served more than 4,000 children and prevented more than 100 youth from experiencing homelessness.

Youth not employed or in school face poorer mental, physical health: study

A new study is offering what it calls a rare look at the health and psychological impacts endured by Canadian youth who are not working, training or studying.

The 2019 Halloween Kid Count: How many kids came to your door?

If there’s anything the annual Halloween Kid Count has taught us, it’s that the ghouls and superheroes of Calgary are a fickle bunch, turning up in vast numbers on some streets, while ignoring other areas all together.

Mattel's gender-neutral doll hits toy store shelves in Canada

"Toys are a reflection of culture and as the world continues to celebrate the positive impact of inclusivity, we felt it was time to create a doll line free of labels."

Former Bountiful bishop gets jail time for trafficking teen daughter

Former Bountiful bishop and convicted polygamist James Oler will go to jail. Oler, 55, was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in jail and 18 months’ probation.

Male babysitter files human rights complaint against Edmonton-area father who asked for age, gender

Desperate teen tweets from wifi-enabled fridge when her mother takes phone away

Out of options, the account "Dorothy" tweeted, 'I do not know if this is going to tweet I am talking to my fridge what the heck'

Kids in B.C. build their own playground with hammers, nails and saws — safety expert says it's 'incredibly dangerous'

Park lets kids build their own play equipment, part of the renaissance of 'risky' play.

Brooks: Hull Services opens Mike's House

It was years in the making, but a new building for Mike’s House, Hull Services’ Preadolescent Treatment Program, is a reality. The 10,900-sq.-ft. space officially opened its doors on June 5.