Chinook’s Edge students excel at Provincial Skills Canada Competition

May 28, 2026 | 5:18 PM

An extensive group of students from Chinook’s Edge School Division showcased their talents at the recent Provincial Skills Canada Competition.

Each spring, nearly 700 students from across Alberta gather to test their mettle at the province’s largest career exploration event.

Competitors go head-to-head in 45 trade and technology disciplines, measured against rigorous industry standards, the school division notes.

Top performers earn the title of best in Alberta in their field and the chance to represent Team Alberta at the 2026 Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto.

Congratulations to this year’s participants from Chinook’s Edge (in alphabetical order):

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Jack Butts (IHS graduate) – Gold (Industrial Mechanic – Millwright)
Parker Holloway (Hugh Sutherland) — 14th (Carpentry)
Kennedy Holt (IHS graduate) – Gold (Aesthetics)
Kael Jonasson (Hugh Sutherland School) – 9th (Electrical Installations)
Jaren Leaver (Didsbury High School) – 3rd (Welding)
Ryder Mierke (Didsbury High School) – 5th (Carpentry)
Carter Motz (Hugh Sutherland School) – 18th (Cabinetry)
Logan Swanson (Didsbury High School) – Gold (Welding)
Nethmini Walisundar (École Olds High School) – 7th (Fashion Technology)
Auston Wright (Hugh Sutherland School) – 3rd (Carpentry)

Teachers who supported competitors:

Didsbury High School: Cassandra Buck
École Olds High School: Meaghan Reist, Jana Kemmere, Shelley Sayers
Hugh Sutherland School: Tim Taylor
Innisfail High School: Jeannie Russe, Erin Lapierre Hand

by rdnewsNOW staff

Chinook’s Edge students excel at Provincial Skills Canada Competition

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