Education

Pink Shirt Day encourages everyone to “Lift Each Other Up” from bullying

February 26 is Pink Shirt Day, a nation-wide event to bring awareness to bullying. Statistics show one in five kids will be affected by bullying whether that is physical, verbal or cyberbullying.Gatew...

Feb 26, 2020

Winter Sports Day at École Barrie Wilson

cole Barrie Wilson Elementary School kicked off their annual Winter Sports Day on Wednesday. The event is designed to get students out of the classroom for the day and try a bunch of events. Students ...

Feb 25, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Dan Hermanutz)

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools introduces Kathleen Finnigan as interim superintendent of schools

The Board of Trustees at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) has formally introduced its new interim superintendent of schools following the sudden firing of former superintendent Paul Mason la...

Feb 25, 2020

Wild Rose School Division working to house Condor, Leslieville students while schools are worked on

Wild Rose School Division (WRSD) continues to work on what to do with students attending its corridor schools while buildings are constructed and modernized over the next couple years. A new high scho...

Feb 25, 2020 Photo Courtesy of David Thompson Website.

École H.J. Cody School is creating space for everyone to enjoy their new show

When the Art & Soul for Everyone project at cole H.J. Cody School in Sylvan Lake received a $15,000 grant last fall, they made a list of all the things they would need to achieve their goals.Unlik...

Feb 24, 2020 Riley Bastarache, Grade 12, who has one of the lead roles (back row, second from left): “This has raised my awareness of how easy it is to help other people feel more comfortable. It’s pretty easy to accommodate different needs, so that everyone can enjoy the show.” (Photo: Chinook's Edge School Division)

Wildrose School Division proceeding with Regional Planning Study on Drayton Valley schools

The Wildrose School Division will be moving ahead with a Regional Planning Study on Drayton Valley Schools.In October 2019, the Board applied to Alberta Education for planning funds to conduct a surve...

Feb 21, 2020

Hunting Hills modernization, addition remains top capital priority for Red Deer Public Schools

Modernization and expansion at Hunting Hills High School remains the number one capital priority for Red Deer Public Schools.The Board of Trustees has approved the 2021-2024 Three Year Capital Plan.Of...

Feb 20, 2020 Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer. (Red Deer Public Schools)

WATCH: Province announces new K-12 education funding model

EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it is changing the way it will fund kindergarten and grade schools starting this fall.The plan announced Tuesday by Education Minister Adriana LaGrange includes ...

Feb 18, 2020

School districts concerned with government funding changes

Red Deer's two largest school districts are dipping into reserves this year to offset government funding cuts.The reductions were revealed this week through a Freedom of Information request by the Alb...

Feb 13, 2020

Students hit the snowy trails for annual ski loppet

Over 500 students hit the trails on Tuesday for the annual ski loppet put on by Red Deer Public Schools at River Bend.The event has been running for over thirty years and features students from grades...

Feb 12, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Dan Hermanutz)