Education

School council chair feels Pride Week concerns dismissed by board

Parents are the latest to share their displeasure with the recent decision by Red Deer Public Schools to approve Diversity Week instead of Pride Week. A meeting of the district's City Wide School Coun...

Andrew Snook Mar 19, 2021

RDC business students make their case in online competition

The Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition 2021 had a different format than in the past, but that did not hinder the valuable learning opportunities for 50 provincial business post-secondary stude...

Mar 17, 2021

Olds College partners with Cervus Equipment on Smart Farm operations

Olds College and Cervus Equipment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the operation of the college's Smart Farm. The five-year agreement will see Cervus provide John Deer...

Mar 16, 2021

Students head to the polls at RDC

Students at Red Deer College go to the polls this week for the annual Students' Association election.Brittany Lausen, outgoing President, says students should know that their collective voice does hav...

Mar 15, 2021

Literacy program will measure COVID's impact on young students' learning

A new program for the youngest students will help measure how student learning is being affected by classroom disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.The provincial government will work with Unive...

Mar 12, 2021

Notre Dame grad class hopes to raise $40,000 for mental health

Graduating students at cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School are hoping to raise $40,000 for their chosen charity, The Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation, during their service project week. More is alumn...

Mar 11, 2021

Public school board stands behind Diversity Week decision

The board of trustees for Red Deer Public Schools will not be reconsidering its decision regarding Pride Week.Board Chair Nicole Buchanan said Wednesday the board voted against Trustee Dianne Macaulay...

Mar 11, 2021

Province approves Hunting Hills modernization and addition

Two Red Deer school projects are among fourteen to receive funding through the latest provincial budget.The government is providing $268 million for school construction in the province, including new ...

Mar 10, 2021

Proposed bill looks to have school superintendents college become regulatory body

EDMONTON, AB - A new proposed bill aims to strengthen the kindergarten to Grade 12 education system in Alberta.Bill 55, the College of Alberta School Superintendents Act, would make the college a legi...

Mar 09, 2021

RDC offering combination of online, in-person starting in May

As RDC continues its phased approach to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, college officials say they have developed a plan for their Spring and Summer Terms that focuses on balancing learning o...

Mar 09, 2021