Return of the Measles
A child infected with measles. (Photo via Facebook.)

Return of the Measles

In 2023, measles killed 100,000 people worldwide. Most of them were children under five.

Now this virus is spreading in Canada again. More than 2100 cases have been reported this year. That’s more than anywhere in the Americas.

Animals

To the Bat Cave, Batman!

Cadomin Cave is one of the biggest caves in the Canadian Rockies. It’s also the largest known bat hibernaculum in Alberta. Every fall, bats return to this giant cave to hibernate.

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History

The Obsidian Solution

Prehistoric people living in what is now Alberta used tools and weapons made from obsidian. Researchers have found more than 1200 artifacts at more than 500 sites.

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Politics

Canada Elects a New Government

On April 28, Canadians voted for a new federal government. It was billed as one of the most important elections in Canada’s history.

Why? Donald Trump was re-elected.

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News

Farewell to the People’s Pope

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. He was the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics around the world. Under his leadership, the Church became more open and welcoming.

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Canada Goes to the Polls

On March 23, the prime minister asked Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and call a federal election. Canada goes to the polls on April 28.

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Science

Guinea Pigs in Space

Last June, two NASA astronauts blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS). Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to stay for a week. Instead, they were there for nine months.

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