By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Opportunity knocks — right now — for rural Albertans willing to embark on trades and technology careers, Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney said recently. And the kicker is that those who choose apprenticeship, certificate or diploma programs won’t necessarily be forced to leave behind their home communities for the bright lights of Calgary or … Read more…
By Rob VogtFor years, if you wanted to find Bob Sharma, the best place to look was in the school gym, be it Willow Creek Composite High School or West Meadow Elementary School.After 25 years in the Livingstone Range School Division, Sharma announced his retirement effective the end of this school year.His teaching career began with a three-year stint in … Read more…
By Rob VogtMalik Salman has always had a passion for math and physics, before he was a teacher and now that he has retired after 25 years at Willow Creek Composite High School.It all started with undergraduate work at the University of Lethbridge.From there he did a masters of science in physics and a bachelor of education from the University … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance to shine a spotlight on the high school students who have been working hard all year long learning the skills of a firefighter.The Granum Fire Academy Class of 2024 held a celebration on June 19 at the Granum Fire Hall, where students were recognized for their achievements.The Class of 2024 is:• Quynlen Darragh;• Brooklyn … Read more…
By Rob VogtWith school out for the summer, the Claresholm Public Library is offering a program to encourage students to keep on reading in July and August.The summer reading program runs from July 3 to Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings.The theme this year is “To the stars”, and children of any age are welcome to come out and … Read more…
By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 13, Cass Klapp was named the female athlete of the year, and Zak Wright was named male athlete of the year.Jessica Mackin was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Anderson Leishman was … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe hard work of the students, families and staff at Stavely Elementary School has been rewarded with a prestigious award.On June 4, it was announced Stavely Elementary School was selected from hundreds of applications to receive an Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Literacy Fund Grant.Because of the hard work the school has done to champion literacy in their … Read more…