Tag Archives: Education
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
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