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Alberta teachers attending their annual convention in Calgary have passed resolutions to preserve jobs and to demand the Alberta government honour its commitment to a five-year wage deal.

A wild car accident Thursday afternoon left an SUV parked in the middle of a Maryview School classroom amid a pile of rubble and scattered papers.

Barbecue for a Cure will be held on May 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Real Canadian Superstore. All proceeds to Multiple Sclerosis Society research and client services in Central Alberta.

From bubble jumps to circus camps, children will enjoy an upcoming festival. Central Alberta Children’s Festival will run on Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5, at Recreation Centre Park, 4501 47A Ave., in Red Deer.

Brianna Davis, six, left, and her mom, Corinne, ride a tandem bike to school following the Bike to Work Breakfast at the Red Deer Recreation Centre, Thursday.

Canada’s priciest waterfront might now be located on Sylvan Lake.The 2010 Re/Max Recreational Property Report, released on Thursday, places the starting price for a three-bedroom lakefront property on the Central Alberta lake at $1.2 million.

• Red Deer River Naturalists offer upcoming summer field trips and events. Confirm your attendance at least two days in advance by calling the contact person and come prepared for the weather. May 29 car pool to the Dickson Dam with Bill Heinsen. Little walking required and lunch at Dickson Danish Gardens or bring your own. Call Bill at 403-346-3981 to register.

Alberta Band Association Festival of the Bands until May 28 at Red Deer College Arts Centre. Free of charge. www.rdc.ab.ca

The 20th annual Meyers Norris Penny MS Walk takes place at Bower Ponds in Red Deer on May 30.

Brady Bell, 17, from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, clears the last hurdle as he finishes first in the Junior/Intermediate 100-metre hurdles during the high school area track and field meet at Lindsay Thurber High School Wednesday.