It is our pleasure to share a glimpse into the many stories that celebrate the people and accomplishments from schools throughout our division! Chinook's Edge students and staff are involved in many impactful initiatives, and they excel in academics, athletics and the arts. They are considered leaders for many reasons. Thank you for checking out our news in Celebrating Chinook's Edge and letting us boast!
2023-24 Celebrating Chinook's Edge!
April 22 - New aviation career pathway elevates opportunities for students, Indigenous students enjoy learning about their culture at special conference
April 9 - Three Chinook's Edge students qualify to attend national science fair, Ecole Olds High School students prepare to attend climate action conference in Toronto, Chinook's Edge students utilize opportunities to prepare for future careers in the skilled trades, CP Blakely's 17th annual Indigenous Celebration Day continues to grow, Hugh Sutherland School Council recognized provincially for successful transformation
April 2 - Second year of "Just Try a Trade" for middle school students focuses on small group hands on learning, Chinook's Edge says 'thanks' to valuable team members - Educational Assistants, Jessie Duncan School takes a collaborative approach to brand update
March 25 - Ecole Olds High celebrates the return of diversity day, CESD nominates McMan Central for Friends of Education Award, CESD staff member combines love of 3D printing with desire to help hospitalized children, Two CESD students advance to provincial skills competition, Ecole HJ Cody hosts its first career fair and job expo, Ecole HJ Cody's Creative Gems program launches thrift store, Penhold Elementary Makers Market ignites young entrepreneurial spirits
March 18 - Chinook's Edge seeing significant growth in online dual credit participation, Prescription for success: Sundre High students test drive health care careers
March 11 - Making a Difference: Chinook's Edge says thanks during Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week
March 4 - No lines, all laughs: Ecole Fox Run students find fun and friendship in improv, Mountainview Science and Technology Science Fair encourages creativity and innovation in science
February 26 - Ecole Deer Meadow Middle School students gain access to new career related learning... on Olds College campus
February 12 - Chinook's Edge student nominated for ASBA Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award, Chinook's Edge honour band tradition resumes: Reed Ranch and Elnora staff form partnership for collaborative learning
February 5 - Helping Chinook's Edge students forge a path forward as they explore career possibilities in welding, Hugh Sutherland School reflects on a remarkable race - resilient student - and incredible team spirit, Chinook's Edge embraces empathetic approach to student behavior with Collaborative Problem Solving Model
January 29 - Chinook's Edge high school shop teachers invest in professional learning for student success
January 22 - Chinook's Edge teacher Renu Mathew fires up excitement for pottery on national TV show, Chinook's Edge teacher Melissa McQueen writes a chapter in newly published book
January 15 - Didsbury High's band concert turns into special tribute for retiring band teacher Kirk Wassmer
January 8 - Chinook's Edge bus driver Carly Hansen named 2024 Spruce View Citizen of the Year, Generosity and kindness fill schools and communities prior to Christmas break
December 18 - Ecole Deer Meadow students shine with innovative 'Titan Talk' video announcements, Everyone deserves a smile (Beacon Hill service project), Everywhere some Christmas cheer!
December 11 - Chinook's Edge offers new Diploma Exam opportunity for students, Second successful year of Bowden Grandview market, Two Chinook's Edge graduates receive Julian Sacher Memorial Scholarship, École Olds High School's Christmas Palooza raises $2,300 for families in need
December 4 - Westglen students pedal into mechanical knowledge with new bike mechanics class, Amazing Race Canada winners inspire Ecole Olds High students with Indigenous history and resilience messages, Congratulations to the bus safety poster winners
November 27 - Penhold Crossing launches thrift store project, receiving strong community and student support, 40 local professional share career journeys to inspire Ecole HJ Cody High School students
November 20 - Tech Time for Seniors at Spruce View School bridges intergenerational technology gap, Sundre High journaling club fosters positive thinking and gratitude among students
November 13 - Chinook's Edge remembers and says thank you, "Mad Scientist" Principal of Ross Ford Elementary starts off with a bang!
November 6 - A visit to local historical sites will be used to inform new Chinook's Edge land acknowledgement
October 25 - YES program making a difference for student social emotional wellbeing, Celebrations 2023 event highlights
October 16 - Jessie Duncan students and staff celebrate opening of new outdoor classroom, School Bus Safety week underway, Chinook's Edge teacher Chelsea Wilson named "Shining Graduate."
October 10 - Chinook's Edge celebrates 10 years of Aspiring Leaders
October 2 - Chinook's Edge graduate Davina Merritt named top student leader in Canada, Celebrating Chinook's Edge on social media
September 25 - Chinook's Edge offers '4 seasons of reconciliation' online learning opportunity for staff, CESD welcomes Carolynne Muncer as Indigenous Education Coordinator, Indigenous Leads gather for meaningful learning, Division Professional Learning day full of opportunities for staff and commitment to students
September 18- Chinook's Edge welcomes Elisa Jackson as Staff Health and Wellness Coordinator, Chinook's Edge begins website refresh project.
September 11 - Ecole HJ Cody student participates in notable U of A science internship, and Powerful #CESDCareerConnections made during summer
September 5 - Chinook's Edge welcomes new treasurer, welcome back to school, and summer time fun with the YES program
August 28 - Top 10 summer social media posts, Busy learning and preparing for the new school year
2022-2023 Archives
June 26 - Innisfail students join in "heart"-warming project, Aspiring Leaders ready for leadership opportunities
June 19 - Remembering first steps on our journey of understanding, Two Chinook's Edge trustees complete first-of-its kind Trustee Governance program
June 12 - Chinook's Edge congratulates first graduates from Vet Tech Assistant - dual credit program
June 5 - Innisfail High and Sundre High students learn about rural healthcare professions, and Chinook's Edge drivers shine at provincial Bus Road-eo
May 30 - First Annual Try-a-Trade successful, New options at Ecole Deer Meadow School extend opportunities for students
May 23 - Chinook's Edge celebrates strong survey results, Chinook's Edge extends career learning to young women, Cremona student captures bronze at Canada wide science fair.
May 15 - Author of Indigenous stories visits C.P. Blakely Elementary & 'Felicitations' to Ecole Fox Run for success in hosting Alberta Francophone Games
May 8 - CESD student earn top honors at provincial Skills competition & CESD bus drivers receive honours at annual Central AB Bus Road-eo
May 1 - Mental Health Awareness Week & Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 24 - Didsbury High School band invited to nationals
April 17 - New 'Outdoors Club' makes a difference at IMS
April 3 - Terry Fox Foundation thanks Chinook's Edge schools
March 27 - High School students excel at regional Skills Canada competition
March 20 - H.J. Cody and Olds High host Horizons Leadership Conference
March 13 - Completed Google Classroom project has positive impact
March 6 - Students thrilled with in-person Science Fair season
February 27 - Sylvan Lake school prepares to host AB Francophone Games
February 13 - Baby shares life's lessons with River Valley students
January 30 - Students take part in specialized outdoor course
January 23 - Celebrating Indigenous Flag ceremony
January 16 - Academy approach to learning at Ecole Deer Meadow
January 9 - School Bus Safety poster contest winners
December 19 - Christmas in Chinook's Edge
December 12 - Students take part in Skills Exploration Day
December 5 - Learning, caring, sharing in Chinook's Edge
November 28 - CESD students appointed to Minister's Youth Council
November 21 - Government launches Career Education Task Force
November 14 - Teacher interests strike a chord in the classroom
November 7 - Staff Celebrations 2022
October 31 - Anything but a backpack!
October 24 - Student success through Dual Credit programming
October 17 - Ready to learn in Chinook's Edge
October 10 - Two Chinook's Edge schools approved for project
October 3 - Celebrating collaboration in Chinook's Edge
September 26 - The legacy of Terry Fox in Chinook's Edge schools
September 19 - Sharing fellowship through food donations
September 12 - Supporting the health and wellness of students and staff
September 6 - Warm welcome on the first day of school!
August 29 - Ready to go with new provincial curriculum for K-3
2021-2022 Archives
June 27 - Challenging... Encouraging... Believing
June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 13 - Breathing life into our divisional goals everyday
June 6 - Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2022
May 30 - Collaborating to make next school year great!
May 23 - Feeling right at home in the division's newest school
May 16 - Enroute to Excellence at We Build a Dream event
May 9 - Tireless Transportation Department
May 2 - Celebrating Education Week
April 25 - Ecole Deer Meadow shares week of Indigenous Learning
April 11 - HJ Cody students connect with novel study
April 4 - Enjoying in-person in Chinook's Edge
March 28 - YES program impacts K-8 students all year long
March 21 - Celebrating Parents in Chinook's Edge!
March 14 - Thank you to our dedicated Substitute Teachers
March 7 - The joyful faces of Chinook's Edge!
February 28, 2022 - Learning together during Black History Month
February 14, 2022 - Try a little kindness!
February 7, 2022 - February is kindness month
January 31, 2022 - Expanding the priority of Social Emotional Well-being
January 24, 2022 - Family Literacy Week!
January 17, 2022 - Pre-Kindergarten in Chinook's Edge
January 10, 2022 - Welcoming and respectful culture
January 3, 2022 - School Bus Safety poster winners
December 13, 2021 - Celebrating Christmas in Chinook's Edge!
December 6, 2021 - Career Connections
November 29, 2021 - Didsbury High Yearbook Team wins Gold Medal
November 22, 2021 - Collaborating to improve student learning
November 15, 2021 - Honouring staff during Celebrations season
November 8, 2021 - Chinook's Edge Matters Committees
November 1, 2021 - The spooky Halloween edition!
October 25, 2021 - News from around the division
October 18, 2021 - School Bus Safety Week
October 12, 2021 - The legacy of Terry Fox
October 4, 2021 - Carstairs Elementary new learning spaces
September 27, 2021 - Truth and Reconciliation Week
September 20, 2021 - A Jumpstart on High School
September 13, 2021 - Google Classrooms
September 1, 2021 Ready, set, go! Welcome to a new school year