Education

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

Silent protest calls out school division over Pride Week decision

A series of protests outside Red Deer Public Schools' head office is happening this week in response to a board decision last month to not approve a division-wide Pride Week.Central Alberta-based Blac...

Mar 05, 2021

Eastview Middle School 's Jeremy Spink named NHL/NHLPA Most Valuable Teacher

Eastview Middle School Teacher Jeremy Spink has been named the 2020/21 NHL/NHLPA Most Valuable Teacher presented by SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) for the month of Februa...

Andrew Snook Mar 05, 2021

High school students participate in Skills Regional Virtual Competition

Throughout the month of March, high school students from Red Deer Catholic Regional High School will be competing virtually in Skills Regionals.Students who place in top spots at the regional competit...

Mar 02, 2021

St. Joseph High School goes back to online learning

For the second time in as many months St. Joseph High School in Red Deer has gone to online learning due to the number of COVID-19 cases affecting the school's population. A letter to parents dated Fe...

Mar 02, 2021

Gr. 5 class at Maryview School says "Thank You" to frontline workers

The grade five class at Maryview School in Red Deer is showcasing a level of kindness and compassion we could all learn a lesson from.Every year, the students are tasked with coming up with a project ...

Feb 28, 2021

Red Deer Public Schools launches stakeholder engagement

Red Deer Public Schools is engaging with stakeholders this week to learn more about what their schools are doing right and wrong, and how the division can be the best choice for local students.Stakeho...

Feb 28, 2021