Tag: Education

University of Calgary: Honorary degree recipient announced for May 2015 convocation

A message to the campus community from the chancellor and president The honorary degree ― Doctor of Laws ― is the University of Calgary’s highest academic honour. It is bestowed on individuals whose notable achievements and community service merit recognition. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ralph Brinster is the honorary degree recipient for…

May 5, 2015
Oilfields High School: Musical Theatre and Travel Club Fundraisers

Senior Drama presents “Shrek, the Musical” Show dates are May 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th; daily matinee curtain time is 10:30 am, and evening performances on the 28th and 29th begin at 7 pm. Matinees, $2 and evenings $5, tickets available at the door. Appropriate for all ages. Travel Club: Spolumbo Fundraiser We have…

May 5, 2015
Millaville School News: School Lunch Fatigue? Team Thrive Has Answers

Team Thrive Tip: Pre-cut veggies and store them in clear containers in the refrigerator. The easier they are to access the more likely they are to disappear. Put fresh veggies (and dip if you prefer) out on the counter while you prepare dinner to head off the inevitable ‘We’re hungry, when are we eating?’ Kids…

May 5, 2015
National Writing Award for Okotoks Student Who Answered the Question Show Us Why Canadians Should Vote

Hats off to Harriet Smith, a grade 9 student at École Okotoks Junior High School (ÉOJHS) on placing first in the Writing category of the 2014 National Democracy Challenge! Harriet wins an 11-inch MacBook Air laptop for her entry, “In a Cage”, illustrating how Canada can serve as an example to other countries that…

May 4, 2015
Millarville Parent Council – Did You Know: Pinterest, New School Sites and more

From the April 14, 2015 meeting Did you know? • New Learning Coach at MCS! Please welcome Karli Alm. She will be invaluable in helping to meet the needs of all students in their specific needs for learning. She is filling Pam Irving’s position. • Pinterest can help you help your child?! – Check out Team…

May 4, 2015
Foothills School Division: High River School Flood Mitigation

Drew Chipman, Assistant Superintendent of Corporate Services, shared a letter, with Trustees, from the Alberta Government confirming ministerial budget approval totaling approximately $3.5 million for flood mitigation projects at École Joe Clark School, Spitzee Elementary School and École Senator Riley Middle School. The funds will be used for site grading and storm water management…

May 3, 2015
Millarville’s ‘School Yard Naturalization Project’ Needs Your Help!

Millarville Community School has historically been associated with nature, outdoor education, and homesteading. We pride ourselves on our great Outdoor Pursuits Program, and value the learning experiences had outside. There is a large area on the west side of the school that goes mostly unused. Our goal is to transform this area into a no…

May 3, 2015
Millarville School News: Election Time in Alberta

Election season is upon us and the race is on to elect a representative who will meet the needs of our community. The budget tabled by the current government is designed to not cut teachers from classrooms; however, if you read the fine print, you will discover that those who are just as valuable to…

May 2, 2015
Environmental stakeholders warm to Alberta Centre for Reclamation and Restoration Ecology

A new centre being proposed to develop innovative approaches to reclaim and restore disturbed ecosystems gave representatives of Alberta’s forest and energy industries a sneak peek at what could be at its inaugural event earlier this month at the U of A Calgary Centre. Three prominent researchers associated with the Alberta Centre for Reclamation…

May 2, 2015
Oilfields High School Book Sale Held Over

The Learning Commons will extend their used book sale to Monday from 9am to 3:30pm. There are still plenty of books to make it worth your while!

May 1, 2015
Reality Check: PCs Fail to Remember Their Own School Fee Numbers

EDMONTON, AB – On Friday, in response to the Wildrose plan to end school fees and lower taxes for families, the PCs said ending mandatory school fees would cost $193 million per year, not $100 million like we said. We can’t tell if they’re being deceptive, or simply unaware of their own numbers. Even…

April 30, 2015
Researchers get under the skin to develop new transplant technique

Research reveals new possibilities for islet and stem cell transplantation to treat diabetes and other diseases. (Edmonton) James Shapiro, one of the world’s leading experts in emerging treatments of diabetes, can’t help but be excited about his latest research. The results, he says, could soon mark a new standard for treatment—not only for diabetes, but…

April 28, 2015
Foothills School Division joins forces with Global Sport Academy Group taking sports program delivery to the next level

Partnership launches with grade 7-9 boys hockey program HIGH RIVER, AB, April 28, 2015 – Foothills School Division is partnering with the Global Sport Academy Group to offer enhanced sports programming for student athletes. Beginning in September 2015, Foothills School Division (FSD) and Global Sport Academy Group will collaborate on a hockey program for boys…

April 28, 2015
Oilfields High School: Turtle Lodge

In October 2014, a space was created at Oilfields High School for FNMI (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) students, and the students called it ‘Turtle Lodge’. As Oilfields has approximately 50 FNMI students, this place has become a great place for our students to meet, and hang out. Local Elders Rayden Rollinmud, Darren Twoyoungmen…

April 27, 2015
Standing Up For Families: Wildrose Would Scrap Mandatory School Fees

EDMONTON, AB – A Wildrose government would put an end to the nickel-and-diming of parents every September by scrapping mandatory school fees in all public, Catholic, and public charter schools, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean announced today. “There shouldn’t be a surcharge on public education. No parent should have to take out their chequebook to…

April 26, 2015