Education

Long-time Red Deer educator launches first book

The debut book from a long-time Red Deer teacher and counsellor goes on sale this Monday.'Super Miraculous Me!' is based on a curriculum called EQ Evolution developed by Cheryl Wowk over her 45 years ...

Oct 22, 2020

Advisers suggest Alberta students not learn about residential schools before Grade 4

EDMONTON - A leaked draft of proposed Alberta curriculum changes suggests the legacy of residential schools is too upsetting to be taught to young children, but the chairman of the Truth and Reconcili...

Oct 21, 2020

Most Alberta teachers feeling stress and anxiety, struggling to maintain health guidelines

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Being a teacher is never easy, but in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, many seem to be struggling just to make it by.A new survey from the Alberta Teachers' Association shows that 95...

Oct 21, 2020

RDC to provide more in-person learning opportunities next semester

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Red Deer College says it has decided to deliver its Winter Term programs and courses through a mixture of formats, including online, blended, and an increased numbe...

Oct 20, 2020

RDC reports two COVID-19 cases

Red Deer College says it has been notified that two members of its community have tested positive for COVID-19. College officials say these individuals are now in self-isolation.The college said in a ...

Oct 19, 2020

Five COVID-19 cases now confirmed at Hunting Hills, West Park Elementary reports first

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases at Hunting Hills High School has reached five. Approximately 80 people are now in self-isolation as a result, Red Deer Public Schools confirms.Principal Darwin R...

Oct 16, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Hunting Hills High School

A COVID-19 outbreak has now been declared for Hunting Hills High School after three students tested positive for the virus. The first case was reported last week on Oct. 8. Two more cases were reporte...

Andrew Snook Oct 14, 2020

Maskwacîs schools closed this week to ‘help control spread’ of COVID-19

Schools in Maskwacs are closed this week in a bid to help control the spread of COVID-19 in the community. "The Maskwacs Chiefs have declared a lockdown to help control the spread of COVID-19," reads ...

Oct 13, 2020

Alberta makes diploma exams optional for October, November

Alberta Education is making diploma exams optional for the months of October and November due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some school boards in the province have moved to a quarterly approach to the 202...

Oct 13, 2020

Red Deer teaching duo honoured with Prime Minister's Award

A pair of Red Deer teachers have been recognized as among 71 of the country's top educators in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).Colin Christensen and Krista McLean...

Oct 09, 2020