Tag: Education

  • Fighting an Uphill Battle

    Fighting an Uphill Battle

    Majority of Earth’s glaciers not expected to survive the century. By Kristy Condon, University of Alberta Climatologist Andy Bush could give Indiana Jones a run for his money when it comes to pursuing science in the face of danger. A professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Bush has travelled the world to…

  • Keeping People and Pets Together

    Keeping People and Pets Together

    Pre-veterinary students volunteer time and knowledge to help vulnerable people care for their animal companions. By Bev Betkowski, University of Alberta Ring the doorbell at Jill’s home and a happy, barking chorus erupts as her three toy poodles say hello. Nicolas, Isabella and Kopper waggle their bottoms and offer wet-nosed kisses to any willing guest,…

  • Turner Valley School News: ‘Camp-Read-a-Lot’

    Turner Valley School News: ‘Camp-Read-a-Lot’

    Family Literacy Day, Jan. 27th Family Literacy day at Camp Read-A-Lot is about reading with family and friends and it’s about literacy board games and much more so that you can learn about dinosaurs and eyesight. There are so many books to learn about. Now we will tell others how much we like Camp Read-A-Lot. But before we do that,…

  • Turner Valley School New Year’s Resolutions

    Turner Valley School New Year’s Resolutions

      Here’s to a Productive Year in Mrs. Fredriksen’s Grade 2 Class To pick up dog poo and wash dishes … by Leighton to Mom To clean my room … by Owen To not play my iPad so much and to not be so rude … by Eli To load the dishwasher … by Hannah To do more…

  • Public Opinion Encouraged on Proposed Conduct Guidelines

    Public Opinion Encouraged on Proposed Conduct Guidelines

    By Pam Jones, Editor. We all have an opinion on the conduct of the youth in our area, now we have an opportunity to express those opinions. [caption id="attachment_129698" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Photo by Son of Groucho [/caption]

  • Turner Valley School Ask the Principal: What Changes are Coming to the Way Bricks are Given?

    Turner Valley School Ask the Principal: What Changes are Coming to the Way Bricks are Given?

    As many of you know, it is a Turner Valley School tradition to hand out bricks to students as a way of recognizing students among their peers when they demonstrate characteristics that we value as a school. The idea is to recognize things we want to see more of and to present the good example for their peers. Usually we hand…

  • Turner Valley School News: Winter Activities Keeping Everyone Warm

    Turner Valley School News: Winter Activities Keeping Everyone Warm

    Can you believe another month has come and gone? February is here and we are full speed ahead again after the break. Students and staff have been working hard as we focus on literacy and numeracy in the building. During the last week of January we celebrated Family Literacy day, which featured a camping theme which made many of us crave the…

  • FSD Responds to Concerns Regarding “Guidelines for Best Practices” from Alberta Education

    FSD Responds to Concerns Regarding “Guidelines for Best Practices” from Alberta Education

    Re: Guidelines for Best Practices: Creating Learning Environments that Respect Diverse Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Gender Expressions We have received numerous telephone calls and e-mails from parents whose children attend our schools. We are doing our best to acknowledge receipt in a timely manner, however, due to the high volume it may take some extra time. In…

  • Mobile Tourism Training Program Lets Students Earn and Learn on the Go

    Mobile Tourism Training Program Lets Students Earn and Learn on the Go

    Collaboration between the Government of Alberta, Olds College and the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), has led to the development of a new mobile tourism and hospitality training program that will be available this fall. Government and the AHLA each contributed $500,000 to develop the training videos, which will be easily accessible to students…

  • SAIT is Rebranding

    SAIT is Rebranding

    Calgary, AB — Work to redefine the SAIT brand is currently underway and a new brand will launch by fall 2016. SAIT’s impressive rate of growth and transformation over the last 15 years has made it a global leader in applied education — but the brand used to define the relationship SAIT has with students, employees,…

  • Bow Valley College Executive Receives Blackfoot Name

    Bow Valley College Executive Receives Blackfoot Name

      CALGARY – Val Hoey, Associate Vice-President of College Advancement, Bow Valley College received a Blackfoot name during a ceremony in the Iniikokaan Aboriginal Centre at Bow Valley College (BVC) on Friday January 29, 2016. The honorary title is in recognition of all that Hoey has done throughout her career to enhance Aboriginal student success. The…

  • Students Helping Students: Peer Mentoring Spells Success for Inner-City Kids

    Students Helping Students: Peer Mentoring Spells Success for Inner-City Kids

    School of Public Health initiative gives students in Edmonton’s 118 Avenue corridor a head start on success. By Katie Willis, U of A For grade nine students at Highlands Junior High School and grade two students at Montrose Elementary School, peer-mentoring class is more than just a fun way to spend the morning. Each week,…

  • SAIT Thanks Employees for Top Employer Win

    SAIT Thanks Employees for Top Employer Win

    February 3, 2016 – SAIT Polytechnic is a Top Employer in Alberta and is taking time today to celebrate the faculty and staff who help the post-secondary reach its goals. “Our people make SAIT great,” says Dr. David Ross, President and CEO of SAIT Polytechnic. “This award recognizes SAIT’s efforts to keep employee success a…

  • Living Library Comes Alive at Mount Royal University: Black Diamond Resident One of the “Living Books”

    Living Library Comes Alive at Mount Royal University: Black Diamond Resident One of the “Living Books”

      CALGARY —Mount Royal University brought together a diverse collection of speakers Jan. 27 for its first-ever Living Library event. The Living Library functioned much like its traditional namesake — only the stories were told by people, instead of by books. Attendees checked out real-life books with personal experiences ranging from genocide to gang life…

  • Oilfields High School is Proud to Present Shawnee Harle

    Oilfields High School is Proud to Present Shawnee Harle

    Shawnee Harle is a Master Learning Facilitator and Assistant Coach of the Canadian National Women’s Basketball Team. When: Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00pm Who: Students/Athletes/Parents/Coaches/Community Members What: Shawnee Harle Presentation Where: Oilfields High School Why: Fresh perspective on being involved in athletics Cost: $5/person at the door For more information please contact Leigh Bretzlaff…