By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health needs in Alberta’s schools, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said. The top-up of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot adds $6.7 million to a round of funding set to end in December. Affected are programs in 59 rural and urban school authorities. … Read more…
Amid rising temperatures and high levels of wildfire activity, Health Canada is reminding people living in Alberta about the health risks that come with exposure to fire, smoke and extreme heat. Wildfire smoke can travel thousands of kilometers from a fire zone and is a major source of harmful air pollutants. There is no safe level of exposure for most … Read more…
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…