Education

RDC offers new pathway for ESL students to become health care aides

Red Deer College's School of Continuing Education is offering a new academic stream for English as a Second Language (ESL) students to complete the necessary requirements to become a health care aide....

Jan 15, 2021

Alberta updates reporting for COVID-19 in schools

The provincial government says it is updating the language it uses for describing COVID-19 case numbers in Alberta schools, based on feedback from education partners including parents, schools and boa...

Andrew Snook Jan 14, 2021

Teachers call on province to reverse pension takeover

Alberta teachers are calling on the United Conservative government to reverse a decision about how their pensions are managed.Just before Christmas the government quietly signed an order giving the Al...

Jan 14, 2021

Clearview Public Schools continues to support early reading

Clearview Public Schools has once again donated new reading books to families with younger children. District officials say families can receive a book at the Stettler Community Health Center when the...

Jan 04, 2021

Principal writes book on 'double life' as volunteer firefighter

From 'regular life' to emergency scenes, a central Alberta man is sharing his unique experiences as both a teacher and firefighter through the release of a new book.Not My Emergency: The Double Life o...

Dec 30, 2020

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