Today, people at local schools and businesses will be wearing pink as a way to stand up and say that bullying is not okay. Students and staff members at Lakeland Catholic School Division, Northern Lights Public Schools, East-Central Franchophone, and St. Paul Education are also taking part in the initiative. …
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LCSD hosting Virtual Town Halls this Tuesday and next for 2021-22 school plan
In order for Lakeland Catholic School Division to finish a major part of their school planning for the next year, they want to hear from parents and other community stakeholders. LCSD has held a survey and now is looking to engage in virtual town halls to provide feedback for the …
Read More »Assumption School closed for in-person classes until next week due to outbreak
Assumption School is closed to in-person classes until February 24 after positive COVID cases. On Monday, the school was open for parents to pick up the needed technology for at-home learning which is scheduled until next Wednesday. The junior high and high school is listed on Alberta Health’s school status …
Read More »Clandonald School faces potential closure
In the coming weeks, Buffalo Trail Public Schools (BTPS) will be investigating whether to close Clandonald School. The small, rural K-6 school, with a private kindergarten, has been in and out of these closure discussions for many years, but many still feel they provide hands-on opportunities and one-on-one time that …
Read More »Open call for artists to perform at awards gala
Portage College, in partnership with Lac La Biche County, is holding an open call for artists to perform as part of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards in June 2021. Submissions will be used to develop a program for the awards gala and banquet. Performances will be held at McArthur Park (outdoor) …
Read More »Playground coming to Two Hills Mennonite School: SPERD notes
Two Hills Mennonite School will be getting a playground structure after qualifying for a $250,000 grant from the province. “This is something we’ve been lobbying for for several years,” said Board Chair Heather Starosielski. According to Starosielski while very welcome, the news of the grant was also unexpected because the …
Read More »Lakeland College develops first bachelor of agriculture technology degree
Lakeland College is offering Canada’s first degree in agriculture technology this fall. The program is said to be developed to allow students to keep ahead of the curve in the evolving world of agricultural technology. Lakeland’s bachelor of agriculture technology program offers real-world experience with the latest agricultural equipment, software, …
Read More »Bus cancellations Thursday, January 14
Northern Lights Public Schools All NLPS buses are cancelled for Thursday, January 14, 2021. Schools will be open and classes will proceed for students who are able to come to attend. Programming may be modified if large numbers of students are absent. Safety is our top priority and we want …
Read More »Elk Point teen gets short story published
Elk Point’s Kobe Warawa is now a published author after his short story titled “The Quarantine Project” was published in a book called Isolation: A collection of poems and short stories written by young Canadians. “I think I had watched a movie about a plague a little bit before that …
Read More »Canadian Natural donates to $20K to Portage bursary
Holiday Spirit is alive at Portage College with a $20,000 donation from Canadian Natural towards the Emergent Needs Bursary for students. Portage College has had this bursary for many years to assist students in their time of greatest need. 2020 has had an unprecedented impact on everyone. No one knows …
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