Education

Modernizing Rocky Elementary remains top priority for Wild Rose School Division

Modernizing cole Rocky Elementary remains a top priority for Wild Rose School Division under its updated Three Year Capital Plan for 2022-2025. The K to 5 school was first built in 1948, expanded in 1...

Mar 31, 2021

Naming process continues for Corridor Replacement Schools

The process for coming up with names for the Corridor Replacement Schools continues. The Corridor naming committee recently submitted their suggestions for the replacement schools in Condor and Leslie...

Mar 31, 2021

Caroline teacher nominated for Edwin Parr Award

Wild Rose School Division has announced Jadeyn Leenstra as its nominee for the Zone 4 Edwin Parr Award.The award is handed out each year to first-year teachers who show exemplary dedication and commit...

Mar 31, 2021

Alberta school curriculum out of tune with song by premier's grandfather: musicians

EDMONTON - Alberta jazz musicians and teachers are dropping their chops at the inclusion of a tune by Premier Jason Kenney's grandfather in the province's proposed Grade 6 school curriculum. "When I G...

Mar 30, 2021

Alberta colleges adapting to meet needs of students, industry

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As Alberta's economy recovers and moves forward, Alberta's colleges say they are ready to lead the way by providing real world experience and cutting-edge research to support Albertan...

Mar 30, 2021

Teachers should be prioritized for COVID vaccine: ATA

The Alberta Teachers' Association says education workers must be given higher priority in the province's COVID-19 vaccination plan.The plan makes no reference to teachers, leaving those in older age c...

Mar 26, 2021

Lindsay Thurber presents "Annie" in virtual format

Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive students and staff have adapted to current circumstances and turned "Annie" the live musical into Annie the streaming musical.Shows run April 23 - May 1 and will be strea...

Mar 25, 2021

WRSD proceeding with design development and naming of new Drayton Valley Replacement School

Wild Rose School Division (WRSD) is making progress on design development and coming up with a new name for the Drayton Valley Replacement School.WRSD is proceeding quickly with a schematic design tha...

Mar 25, 2021

RDC students push province for answers on degrees

Red Deer College students took to campus on Wednesday to voice their concerns over how long it's taking for RDC to be given further degree-granting abilities.Students' Association President Brittany L...

Mar 24, 2021

Wolf Creek Public Schools: March 18 Board Meeting Highlights

Dual Credit Learning Opportunities Continue to GrowThe Board received a report regarding continued growth in Dual Credit learning opportunities for high school students across schools in Wolf Creek. T...

Mar 23, 2021