Education

RDC president proud of 'team effort' in dealing with pandemic

The president of Red Deer College says COVID-19 has been a challenge no one could have anticipated, but he's very proud of how the college has responded.Dr. Peter Nunoda says that includes faculty, st...

Dec 29, 2020

RDC initiatives raise $11,000 for United Way

During three weeks in late November and early December, Red Deer College employees participated in an internal workplace fundraising initiative for United Way Central Alberta. Through activity pledges...

Dec 15, 2020

Olds College named in Top 50 Research Colleges

Olds College has been listed as one of Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges, according to Research Infosource Inc. Moving up 10 spots on the list this year, Olds College is one of five Alberta college's ...

Dec 15, 2020

Clearview Public Schools honours retiree Kim Thorne

Kim Thorne has dedicated herself to fostering students' learning and inspiring students to reach their full potential. Congratulations to Kim on her retirement! Kim teaching path includes:teaching kin...

Dec 15, 2020

COVID-19 inspires innovation in RDC engineering technology programs

A 'new normal' created by the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired innovation from instructors at Red Deer College's (RDC) three engineering technology programs.Not only has RDC moved to a blended, online d...

Dec 14, 2020

Foundation donates 90 Chromebooks to students in need

As equity, student success and completion are priorities for Red Deer Public Schools, officials have recognized the move to at-home or temporary online learning has presented challenges for some stude...

Dec 10, 2020

Notre Dame grad service project focuses on teen mental health

The Class of 2021 at cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School has chosen the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation as this year's Grad Service Project with a goal to raise $40,000.The Smiles Thru Lindsey Endow...

Dec 09, 2020

Ice Cream Sandwich Program scoops up $1,090 for Terrace Ridge School

Different times calls for different twists and turns, but regardless we are thrilled to keep our Ice Cream Sandwich Program supporting local schools going strong! We had the pleasure of spending some ...

Dec 09, 2020

Red Deer Public Schools reports high attendance in first week of temporary online learning

Officials with Red Deer Public Schools are reporting high attendance virtually for students in Grades 7-12 since moving to temporary online learning last week.The district says daily attendance has av...

Dec 09, 2020

Drayton Valley partners with U of A Faculty of Extension to build education opportunities

The Town of Drayton Valley has announced a partnership with the University of Alberta's Faculty of Extension to build more education opportunities in the community.The Town has signed an agreement wit...

Dec 09, 2020