The South Western Alberta Teachers’ Convention took place at the University of Lethbridge on Thursday. The event will also be held on Friday. Katherine Pritchard from the Alberta Teachers’ Association, says the convention is a great way to showcase and celebrate our teachers. “Teachers’ conventions have actually been going on for a very long time. […]Read More
Staff from the Lethbridge School Division’s Education Centre held a circle exercise today as part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation week. The exercise represented an indigenous child being taken from their home and put into a residential school. Melanie Morrow, with the School Division says this type of activity is important in order […]Read More
The father of a 13-year-old girl who had been missing for eight days, wants to warn parents about the dangers of meeting people online. His daughter disappeared in Edmonton on June 24th after getting on her school bus that morning but didn’t show up at school. On July 2nd, eight days later, she was located […]Read More
Grade 9 and 10 students from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities within the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division had an opportunity to learn more about some of the services offered when they enter high school. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, Tuesday’s event was all about encouragement for the students and their transition.Read More
Students at an elementary school in our city are the first to get their hands on some new Outdoor Adventure Kits created by the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the kits are meant to help support more outdoor learning among students. Read More
A local school in our city is giving back to the victims in Ukraine by collecting Toonies over the course of Lent, where the money will go towards humanitarian efforts. As Angela Stewart explains, the student teacher behind this small initiative, says she just wanted to be able to give in a special way.Read More
Teachers and staff members at Our Lady of the Assumption School have rallied together and are showing their support for the people of Ukraine. During their Spiritual Development Day, staff members donated to the school’s charity of choice, Development and Peace, with the funds going towards humanitarian efforts overseas. An official with the school says […]Read More
Students at the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Arts Academy of Dance are making a comeback this year with a new show set to be performed next week at the Yates Memorial Theatre. As Angela Stewart explains, the students are excited to perform live once again after COVID-19 forced last year’s performance to be virtual. Read More
A group of elementary school students is doing something special for seniors in our community. They are sending out handwritten cards for Valentines Day. As Angela Stewart explains, the students hope to make a difference in the lives of the seniors at Legacy Lodge on the special Day of Love. Read More
The Lethbridge School Division outlined their back to school platform for the upcoming school season. Schools will continue to provide enhanced cleaning measures during the day, and parents are being asked to monitor their kids for signs of COVID-19. Masking has been a divisive topic during the past year. Board chair for the Lethbridge School […]Read More
Even though school is out for summer, local law enforcement agencies have joined forces to bring forth an initiative designed to help children start off the next school year right. Organizers say the program this fall will help provide students with a new pair of shoes so they can start the new school year […]Read More
The province announced funding for 14 new school projects. The Alberta government will be providing 268 million dollars for school construction in the province including a new elementary school for the westside of Lethbridge. Read More
Although many businesses won’t be allowed to fully open their doors January 11, one thing that will be in full swing is public schools.Read More
Students in grades 7-12 are now well into their third week of learning from home. This time around, however, teachers and principals are saying everyone has felt more prepared for that quick shift back to the online world. But what about students who need a more structured environment and don’t perform as well learning from home? It turns out many schools have developed contingencies for students who may not have adapted so well.Read More
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