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New Myrnam School teacher, Robert Tymofichuk is being recognized on a national level for receiving the Prime Minister’s Award in Teaching Excellence in STEM. This national-level award is considered the highest honour for teachers in Canada.   The Government of Canada’s website it highlights the 2022 recipients of the awards. …

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange was in Bonnyville on Thursday for the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of Bonnyville Centralized High School. Also in attendance for the celebration were MLA Dave Hanson, Mayor of the Town of Bonnyville, Elisa Brosseau, Reeve of the Municipal District of Bonnyville, Barry Kalinski, and …

On Friday, September 23, students of École Notre Dame High rallied for their annual fight against hunger. Hungry for the Homeless is a yearly fundraiser hosted by ENDHS, and collects non-perishable food items and cash donations for the community. In total, the school raised $5,375 and 1,350 pounds of food. The …

Iron River School’s new playground might just be the envy of students across the Lakeland. After a three year process, the new play equipment is top notch and includes three slides, a big climbing apparatus called the ‘beehive’, a parkour area, a new age merry-go-round called the ‘big spinner’ and …

It’s a new school name, new colours, and new team names: Cold Lake Middle School has officially become Cold Lake Junior High.  The students and staff celebrated the new identity of the Cobras with colours of electric blue and orange last Wednesday at its assembly. The change came after Northern …

Students will continue to get improved mental health resources, thanks to a $30,000 donation from Imperial Oil Cold Lake. Last week, representatives from Imperial presented Lakeland Catholic with the cheque, which goes towards the school board’s Mental Health Matters campaign. The campaign was launched in 2021 in response to the …

A Lac La Biche school has a new assistant principal. NLPS announced on Friday that Charissa Delaire has been appointed assistant principal of J.A. Williams High School for the 2022-2023 school year. “Charissa demonstrates a strong commitment to lifelong learning and instructional leadership,” said superintendent Rick Cusson in a press …

Northern Lights Public Schools has announced that Cheryl Kuraitis has been appointed assistant principal of Vera M. Welsh Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year. “Cheryl is passionate about building positive relationships to create a safe and caring environment where all students can learn and succeed,” said superintendent Rick Cusson …

A Lac La Biche school will have new assistant principals for the upcoming year. Alyson Nowicki and John Waine have been appointed as assistant principals of Aurora Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year, Northern Lights Public Schools announced on Friday. “Both Alyson and John have many years of experience …

Students who be anxious or are new to riding the school bus will get a chance next week to alleviate some of those concerns. Northern Lights is doing its Meet the Bus program at elementary schools next week. Transportation staff will be visiting NLPS between August 29th and September 2 …