County of Lacombe Honoured with ABSA Friends of Education Award
The County of Lacombe was awarded with the prestigious Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) Friends of Education Zone 4 Award in...
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Flourishing Stories
Check out what is happening in rural schools across Alberta!
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Wolf Creek Public Schools Achieves Perfect Marks in School Bus Safety Inspections
A perfect score on comprehensive bus inspections has underscored Wolf Creek Public Schools' commitment to student safety. WCPS was...
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Nov 211 min read
Discover the Spirit Rover with #SPSKnowsBest!
The "Spirit Rover," a cutting-edge project from the Robotics Club at Sturgeon Composite High School, is set to make a significant impact...
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Nov 181 min read
École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School Students Recognized at Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Awards Gala
On Nov. 1, 2024, students from École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School — Stijn Tans, Wakefield Roadhouse, Judah Boyko, and Eugene...
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Nov 143 min read
Chinook's Edge Program Gives Grade 9 Students a Head Start in Exploration of Skilled Trades
Sixty Chinook’s Edge Grade 9 students are taking advantage of an opportunity designed to begin exploration of, and readiness for skilled...
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Nov 142 min read
Flexing Their Knowledge: Chinook’s Edge Students Explore New Dual Credit Course Offering in Kinesiology
A newdual credit course is now open to Chinook’s Edge students. Kinesiology is being offered for the first time, to dual credit students,...
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Nov 131 min read
Chinook’s Edge launches video land acknowledgment in preparation for Truth and Reconciliation Day
On September 30, Chinook’s Edge schools will be closed in observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day. During the week ahead, and the days...
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Nov 132 min read
Chinook’s Edge High School Students Take Steps Toward Veterinary Careers Through VTA Program
A group of Chinook’s Edge students are developing career ready skills in veterinary science this year. Fourteen students from nine...
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Nov 83 min read
BRSD Empowers Students with Meaningful Pathways to Career Readiness
Recognizing the importance of preparing students for future careers, Battle River School Division (BRSD) has enhanced student success...
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Oct 212 min read
Unique Partnership between Prairie Rose Public Schools and HALO Air Ambulance
The second Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) student-built plane from the Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy is due to be...
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Oct 152 min read
Division Launches EA Training Program to Strengthen Support
The Division is excited to announce a comprehensive training program for Educational Assistants (EAs), aimed at enhancing their skills...
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Aug 223 min read
Washroom Renovations Increase Student Sense of Wellbeing
Open sight lines and private stalls are allowing students at Peace River High School to feel safer and more comfortable using the...
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Jul 31 min read
North Peace Commercial Driving Academy is Officially Operational
The North Peace Commercial Driving Academy, a joint venture between the Peace River School Division and Northwestern Polytechnic, is...
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Jun 273 min read
Southern Alberta School of Softball at Seven Persons School Teaching Students Teamwork, Leadership and the Spirit of Sportsmanship
Kristine Vizza teaches Grade 3 and is also the teacher for the Southern Alberta School of Softball at Seven Persons School within Prairie...
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Jun 223 min read
Chinook’s Edge graduation ceremonies include celebration of Indigenous culture
Over the past five plus years, schools in Chinook’s Edge School Division have been including Indigenous protocols at graduation events as...
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Jun 213 min read
Spruce View School receives $20,000 board grant for student-led hydroponics project
Students at Spruce View School were delighted to learn, recently, that the school will receive a $20,000 grant from the Chinook’s Edge...
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Jun 203 min read
School Leader Wellbeing Generative Listening Group
The School Leader Wellbeing Generative Listening Group is a collaboration between Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) and the Horizon...
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Jun 192 min read
2024 Provincial School Bus Road-eo
The weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the 2024 Provincial School Bus Road-eo on June 8, as 45 judges and 75 competitors gathered at...
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Jun 183 min read
New Canadian, graduate and valedictorian reflects on privilege of receiving rural Alberta education
When Charlie Shi gave his valedictorian address at Cremona School’s graduation ceremony last week, the words he spoke gave the entire...
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Jun 182 min read
Celebrating the Brilliance of Young Minds
St. Paul Education students showcased the boundless creativity and innovation of young minds at the St. Paul and District STEAM Society's...
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Jun 172 min read
Celebrating Tradition and Community: The Success of Our Recent Traditional School Division Pow Wow
In a vibrant display of culture, community, and tradition, our school division recently hosted its biennial Traditional Pow Wow. The...
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Jun 163 min read
Carstairs Grade 10 students gain real-world experience through unique internship program
Hugh Sutherland School, in Carstairs, has launched a unique career internship program meant to inspire students as they consider what...
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Jun 142 min read
New aviation career pathway elevates opportunities for students
Six Chinook’s Edge students are letting their dreams take flight. The division is partnering with Skywings Aviation on the development of...
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Jun 123 min read
10th annual Soapbox Derby in Delburne brings community together in support of youth
Delburne School hosted its 10th annual Soapbox Derby on May 31st - an event the whole community eagerly anticipates and supports. It's an...
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Jun 122 min read
Wolf Creek and MESC sign renewed educational partnership agreement
Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) and Maskwacis Education School Commission (MESC) have officially extended an Educational Services...
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Jun 51 min read
It's All Here: With Teacher Ashton Ashley
There are many advantages to living and working in rural Alberta. For Livingstone Range School Division teacher Ashton Ashley,...
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May 292 min read
Fifth Annual STEAM Games Highlight Sturgeon Public Schools' Talent
On May 23rd, Sturgeon Public Schools proudly hosted the fifth Sturgeon STEAM Games, an extraordinary celebration of innovation and...
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May 102 min read
Buffalo Trail Public Schools Celebrates 40 Years of the Kitscoty High School Band Program
Kitscoty High School is proud to showcase their long-running band program involving students gr. 7-12. The program has been offered for...
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Apr 252 min read
Welding Futures: Sturgeon Public Schools’ Dual Credit Program Sparks Pathways to Success
In the heart of Sturgeon Public Schools, a pioneering spirit ignited a transformative journey for high school students in grades 10, 11,...
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Apr 42 min read
Buffalo Trail Public Schools Hosts Art Academy
The BTPS Art Academy at Wainwright High School was a week-long immersive event designed to provide high school students with a deep dive...
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Mar 272 min read
WCPS’ Board of Trustees Honours Rimbey Students for Skating Rink Project
The very essence of dedication is a combination of devotion and time. Some things don’t happen overnight and the commitment to see them...
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Mar 252 min read
Innovative Esports program at New Sarepta Community High School
New Sarepta Community High School (NSCHS) stands out as a beacon of innovation within the ever-evolving field of education. Since the...
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Mar 193 min read
Chinook’s Edge School Division Seeing Significant Growth in Online Dual Credit Participation
Chinook’s Edge School Division is seeing a significant increase in the number of students participating in online dual credit courses...
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Mar 43 min read
Battle River School Division Dedication to Bus Service and Safety
Battle River School Division (BRSD) Transportation team worked diligently, making a series of changes to its bus routes to accommodate...
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Feb 282 min read
Wolf Creek Students Seeing Real Benefits Through Rock the Diploma
In a strategic move to enhance educational outcomes, Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) has seen a notable improvement in diploma exam...
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Feb 282 min read
Wolf Creek Public Schools Assessing Results and Continue Planning Ahead
In its final year of the education plan, Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) begins the task of evaluating its progress and setting a...
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Feb 263 min read
Community Resilience in Prairie Land Public School Division
On the far-eastern side of the province in Prairie Land Public School Division, the communities of Kirriemuir, Altario, and Compeer share...
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Feb 263 min read
Buffalo Trail Public Schools - Passion Projects Powering Minds at Delnorte School
Delnorte school has been focused on student engagement and authentic learning opportunities. We have been the lucky recipients of the A+...
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Feb 202 min read
Buffalo Trail Public Schools - Dewberry School Green Certificate Poultry Program
The Green Certificate Poultry Program at Dewberry School broke ground in the fall of 2021, where seven students, their teacher, and a...
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Dec 11, 20232 min read
Wolf Creek Bus Drivers Receive Proactive Student-Focused Professional Development
Bus drivers in Wolf Creek Public Schools have been given more insight into the social and emotional needs of students. The professional...
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Nov 23, 20232 min read
The Flourishing Partnership of BGC Wolf Creek and Wolf Creek Public Schools
A partnership between Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) and BGC Wolf Creek is bringing more opportunities for youth, and peace of mind for...
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Nov 9, 20231 min read
Minister's Youth Advisory Council: Jazlynn Mochnuik
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is very proud of Grade 11 student from Grand Trunk High School, located in the Hamlet of...
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Nov 9, 20231 min read
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division Participates in Indigenous Foundational Knowledge
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is a welcoming place for peoples from around the world and includes Treaty 6 and Treat 6...
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Oct 31, 20231 min read
Student Spotlight: Arieviella
This past year, Arieviella Mamaril -- a Grade 12 student from Okotoks – was commissioned to help with the development of the Rural Caucus...
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Jul 14, 20231 min read
2023 Canadian School Boards Association Congress
Our executive members Sherry Cooper, Chair and Brad Toone, Vice Chair had a great opportunity to listen to an upbeat speech from the new...
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Jun 21, 20231 min read
Land Camp 2023 | Actua & Livingstone Range School Division
In May and June 2023, Actua supported Livingstone Range School Division in creating two Land Camps, one of which was held at Castle...
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Jun 21, 20231 min read
Every Student, Every Day
Livingstone Range School Division Pursuits was created to address some of the challenges we face within our rural context by leveraging...
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Jun 9, 20232 min read
Central Alberta Collegiate Institute Opens Doors to Trades & Post-Secondary for Students
Students looking to get a jump start on trades and post-secondary education will have an exciting new pathway through a partnership...
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Jun 5, 20231 min read
Student Engagement at Peach River School Division
Students within the Peace River School Division (PRSD) have the opportunity to advocate for their schools through Student Engagement...
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Jun 5, 20231 min read
Black Gold School Division
Story submitted by: William Romanchuk, Black Gold School Division
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