A new Principal will be leading École Dr. Bernard Brosseau School into the 2022/23 school year. Joe Marion, who is the current Vice Principal at École Notre Dame Elementary School, will be stepping into the role of Principal next year. “I am humbled to be able to serve École Dr. …
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Track and Field Districts kick off brief school season
A couple years removed from the usual spring sport schedules in schools, Track and Field Districts for local high school students in the Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Lac La Biche areas took place at Walsh Field on Wednesday. “We’re working on hosting big track meets for the next two and …
Read More »Smoky Lake bus driver one of the best
A Smoky Lake area bus driver is always on time, engages with the students on their projects, and is a kind face for the kids as they go to school. That’s why Gerald Babichuk was presented with the 2021-22 Board of Trustees Bus Driver of the Year Award, during the …
Read More »Portage and Lakeland College’s programs expand thanks to provincial dollars
Lakeland area post-secondaries will be able to take in more students next year. The Alberta Government announced an expansion of over 400 seats for Portage College, Lakeland College, and Keyano College in Fort McMurray on Wednesday. This targeted enrolment expansion program will invest in seven programs, supporting more than 400 …
Read More »Lisa Ference nominated for Edwin Parr Award
St. Paul Education has announced their nominee for an outstanding teacher award. Lisa Ference was chosen as the Board’s representative for the Zone 2/3 Edwin Parr Award which is presented annually by the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) to six exceptional first-year teachers from across the province. Each spring, Alberta …
Read More »Elk Point Elementary principal taking leave next year
Elk Point Elementary will have a new principal next school year. In a release put out on Tuesday, current principal Rob MacDonald said he has asked for administrative leave for the 2022-23 school year and it was granted. Current assistant principal Leanne Vinge will take over duties as acting principal. …
Read More »GALLERY: Mother’s Day Tea at Holy Cross Elementary School
On Friday, mothers of Preschool and Kindergarten students at Holy Cross were invited to the school for a Mother’s Day Tea. Lakeland Catholic shared some pictures of the event.
Read More »Barron named Superintendent of St. Paul School Division
St. Paul Education has selected its next superintendent. The Board of Trustees of St. Paul School Division announced on Friday that Peter Barron has been appointed as the new Superintendent for the Division, effective August 8, 2022. Barron will replace the outgoing Glen Brodziak. “We welcome Mr. Barron to the …
Read More »Canadian Natural donates $20K to Portage’s Truth & Reconciliation project
One of the largest independent crude oil and natural gas producers globally is putting its heartfelt energy behind a Portage College project. Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural) is donating $20,000 towards the College’s Truth and Reconciliation Project of Heart, Portage College said in a press release on Friday. The …
Read More »Summer School available for students in July
High school students looking to improve a mark or earn credits can have that opportunity this summer. Northern Lights Public Schools is offering Summer School this July for students currently in Grades 9 to 12, as well as high school students from other school divisions throughout the province, NLPS said …
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