SAIL as Far as You Can – Conference Attended

By Jasmine Santos, WCCHSThe Southern Alberta Interscholastic Leaders (SAIL) held their conference on May 22 at Lethbridge College with various student leaders from all around Southern Alberta who share the same passion for improving their schools and communities. The day was filled with ideas and inspiration as various topics were shared by the presenting students. Student leaders showcased what being … Read more

Stavely Elementary School named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School

By Rob VogtStavely Elementary School has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education.At the school’s track and field day on May 29, Leanne Watson, principal of the school, told students, their families, and staff they had achieved this recognition.“We had to go through a test to see if we are a Lighthouse school,” she said … Read more

Garden series speaker discusses benefits of hügelkultur

By Rob VogtHügelkultur, the use of raised beds, was one of the topics at the first night of a gardening information series at the Claresholm Social Centre Monday night.A total of 14 people attended the May 6 event, which featured a presentation by Steve Redmond, an agricultural consultant.He grew up on a farm in Ontario, and earned a degree in … Read more

Stavely school career expo a huge success

By Rob VogtThe Stavely Community Centre was abuzz with activity last week as Stavely Elementary School held its first ever career expo.The event, held on Wednesday, April 24, drew students not only from Stavely, but West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm and A.B. Daley and J.T. Foster Schools in Nanton.Students were able to learb from between 60 and 70 presenters.Just … Read more

Principal named to Granum School

By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division has appointed Randy Bohnet principal of Granum School beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.Bohnet has been the acting principal at the school since September of 2023 and before that was assistant principal from 2020 to 2023.The announcement was made April 22, noting Bohnet has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of … Read more

Willow Creek 4-H District holds communications speak off

By Alexis Way – Willow Creek District 4-H and Fort Macleod Midnight Riders 4-H Horse ClubWell, it was a blistery snowy Saturday afternoon, on March 2 as the Willow Creek 4-H District Communications 2023-2024 speak offs were hosted at Granum School. There were 30 members participating, between the Claresholm Beef, Claresholm Multi, Fort Macleod Beef, Fort Macleod Midnight Riders, and … Read more

Priorities for new social studies curriculum

By Rob VogtThe provincial government has begun the process of reviewing and re-drafting the elementary school social studies curriculum, and recently released the results of a survey on what Albertans think the priorities should be.In a Dec. 14 release, the provincial government noted Albertans are looking for a stronger focus on history and global events in the new social studies … Read more