Education

Alberta to share update on return to school plan

Alberta's chief medical officer of health and education minister are set to "provide an update on public health measures being taken for a safe return to school," the province said in a media release ...

Aug 03, 2020

50 students celebrate Reading College graduation

Virtual celebrations took place on Friday for 50 Red Deer Public School students who graduated from this year's summer Reading College.Normally held at Red Deer College (RDC) each year, this year of c...

Jul 31, 2020

Alberta creates scholarship for Canada’s Armed Forces and their immediate families

The provincial government says a newly created post-secondary award supports Alberta's veterans as they transition from service to new careers.The Alex Decoteau Award of Honour recognizes the sacrific...

Jul 31, 2020

Red Deer Public Schools concerned over cost of COVID-19 measures

On the heels of last week's announcement from the province that students will return to schools under near normal circumstances this fall, concerns remain for the Board of Trustees for Red Deer Public...

Andrew Snook Jul 30, 2020

Hinshaw, LaGrange answer public's questions on return to school plans

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange held a Q&A session Tuesday evening to answer questions and address concerns from the public ov...

Jul 30, 2020

Canada provides exception for U.S. students planning to study north of border

WASHINGTON - The federal government appears to have relaxed restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border that would have made it impossible for first-year university students from the United States to enter...

Jul 27, 2020

The Mustard Seed expands school lunch program into Sylvan Lake

The Mustard Seed, in partnership with Chinooks Edge School Division and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, has announced the expansion of its School Lunch Program into Sylvan Lake.The program strives...

Jul 23, 2020

Wild Rose School Division taking all precautions

On Tuesday, the province announced in-school classes for the 2020-21 school year would resume with additional health measures in place.Wild Rose School Division sent out an update following the news, ...

Jul 22, 2020

Parents, school districts cautiously optimistic with school re-entry plan, teachers have concerns

Parents and school districts are expressing cautious optimism over the news that students will be back in classrooms under 'near normal' circumstances this fall.The province announced yesterday it is ...

Jul 22, 2020

Alberta schools will return to 'near-normal operations' in September

EDMONTON - Alberta students will back in the classroom in a little over a month as schools return to near-normal operations for the 2020-21 school year."Come September, our school days will look mostl...

Jul 21, 2020