Tag Archives: Education
West Park Elementary School receives upgrades to become more energy efficient
The Red Deer Public School Division celebrated the modernization of West Park Elementary School on Monday. In front of students, staff, and school board trustees, a ceremony unveiled the work that was...
Jun 23, 2025
Lacombe County and Wolf Creek celebrate 5-year SRO partnership
Lacombe County and Wolf Creek Public Schools are celebrating a five-year School Resource Officer (SRO) partnership.Throughout that time, the collaboration has proved to have a positive impact in schoo...
Nov 15, 2024
Father Henri Voisin School celebrates 10 years
A Red Deer elementary school celebrated its 10-year anniversary this week.Father Henri Voisin School of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools marked a decade of what officials describe as engaging and in...
Nov 01, 2024
Sod turning ceremony held to mark construction of new Blackfalds school
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools marked the beginning of construction on St. Veronica Catholic School in Blackfalds with a ceremonial sod turning last week.On Thursday, Oct. 17 they officially broke...
Oct 23, 2024
Aspiring Leaders initiative returns for a third year
Red Deer Public Schools announced on Monday that the first Aspiring Leaders session of the 2024-25 academic year took place, marking its third straight year.The first meeting brought together 45 staff...
Oct 22, 2024
Enrolment numbers a mixed bag for central Alberta school divisions
As students returned to the classroom last month across central Alberta, school divisions are reporting both increases and decreases in student enrolment. Red Deer Public Schools were one of the divis...
Oct 18, 2024
Grasslands Public Schools District cancels all rural routes
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for parts of Southern Alberta last night.And with road conditions, and visibility being poor, Grasslands Public Schools in Brooks, Alberta, had to cancel a...
Nov 07, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for federal employees, many travellers
Ottawa will require federal employees, workers in federally regulated industries and many travellers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, marking an "evolution" in the government's position on vaccine m...
Aug 13, 2021
Honouring the Children 2.15 Mile Walk at Red Deer Polytechnic
Earlier today, Indigenous community members, along with Red Deer Polytechnic students and employees, walked 2.15 miles on campus to commemorate the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were discovere...
Jun 25, 2021
Over 400 students graduate through Red Deer Public's 'Finish Line' program
It's graduation time for 802 students in Red Deer Public Schools, but the journey to cross the stage isn't the same for everyone. For some it's been a real challenge. Through the Finish Line Program, ...
Jun 25, 2021