By Rob VogtIt was a chance to look back at the achievements of 12 years of school and ahead to what the future brings as Willow Creek Composite High School celebrated the graduating class of 2023.Festivities were held in the school gym on June 30, as the school welcomed the community in to join in the celebration.Valedictorian Dakota Van Langen … Read more…
By Rob VogtLethbridge College wants to prepare its students for all the opportunities and challenges they will face when they enter the workforce.On Friday, June 16, the college held “Road to Ready” an engagement session at the town office and multi-use community building hosted by Brad Donaldson, the college’s president and chief executive officer.He explained the session was part of … Read more…
By Rob VogtWest Meadow Elementary School is developing the leaders of tomorrow – today.The school has adopted the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and infused them into all aspects of learning at the school.On Wednesday, May 31, the school hosted a leadership day, welcoming in family, friends, supporters of the school, community partners and the public.It featured an assembly … Read more…
By Amanda ZimmerAnother Opportunity for Growth was held by the Claresholm Economic Development Committee and Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 8.This time the guests were Lethbridge College, who showcased the opportunities available to local businesses for partnership, and collaboration to benefit growth and capacity building of the business.Sara Riehl welcomed everyone, telling the crowd there are … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division is one of the divisions across Southern Alberta partnering with Lethbridge College and Career Transition to create a program that will encourage students to find career pathways and build capacity in areas such as trades, agriculture and the medical profession.On April 28, it was announced the division along with the Palliser School Division, … Read more…
By Rob VogtAnita Swanson wants to help students from Grade 6 to 12 be as safe as possible when they are on social media and the Internet.The RCMP corporal from Calgary works with the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre as well.She gave a presentation to about a dozen parents at West Meadow Elementary School on the evening of May 8 … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance for students to strut their skills recently.Two students from Willow Creek Composite High School travelled to Edmonton on May 3 and 4 for the Provincial Skills Canada competition.Max Buhmiller took home bronze in welding, while Carter Oakes participated in culinary arts.More than 600 students participated in the two-day event, featuring 45 unique events ranging … Read more…