Education

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...

Sheldon Spackman 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

Province wants on-the-job training part of more post-secondary programs

LETHBRIDGE, AB - In the coming years, a greater number of post-secondary students will be getting paid to learn.The Government of Alberta is inviting post-secondary institutions and industry groups to...

Jun 24, 2021

Province approves RDC's new name: Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer College has received the provincial government's approval for its new name - Red Deer Polytechnic. The new name previously received unanimous support from the college's Board of Governors."We...

Jun 23, 2021

Local high school graduation season underway

Its graduation season and thousands of central Alberta high school students are taking part in various and creative ways despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.At Red Deer Public Schools, the Alternati...

Jun 21, 2021

Local Hindus push for earlier inclusion in Draft K-6 curriculum

Close to 50 people are expected to gather physically-distanced for a peaceful rally in south Red Deer on Saturday, June 19, calling for the province to include the Hindu religion along with other fait...

Jun 18, 2021

Olds College launches Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network

Olds College has announced the launch of a new network of Smart Farms.Officials say the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network is committed to sharing data and expertise that will help farmers, industry and ...

Jun 17, 2021