41 Alberta school divisions banned books to comply with provincial order

Documents reveal how the book ban has been applied in the province’s schools

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

27 Apr 2026 • 5 min read

Graphic novels Blankets, Watchmen, V for Vendetta and others are shown on a shelf.

V for Vendetta, Blankets and Watchmen were taken off library shelves in several school districts to comply with the Government of Alberta's content restrictions. (Brett McKay/IJF)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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