Education

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

Olds College, Loyalist College sign agriculture applied research MOU

Unifying key agriculture applied research, education and training across the country, Loyalist College and Olds College have signed a "memorandum of understanding" (MOU) to work together to advance Ca...

Jun 15, 2021

$13M in upgrades underway at RDC

$13 million in capital maintenance work is underway at Red Deer College. The college has been able to upgrade roofing, mechanical control systems, and lighting.Over the past 12 months, RDC received $1...

Jun 15, 2021

Pride Day planned for June 2 at Lindsay Thurber

Students at some Red Deer Public schools will be marking Pride Month in the coming days.Schools were left to organize their own Pride events should they choose to after Red Deer Public Schools trustee...

May 31, 2021

More schools to offer free feminine hygiene products thanks to provincial grant

The United Way is launching a two-year pilot project to ensure women and girls in Alberta have access to feminine hygiene products.The Government of Alberta is giving $260,000 to the Period Promise ca...

May 28, 2021