8+ hour, 1+ min ago  (419+ words) After earning bronze at last year's national competition, Salisbury Composite High School student Kayla Klita returned to the Skills Canada National Competition looking to continue her success. Accomplishing her goal, Kilta, who is in Grade 11, captured first place in the…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (496+ words) Sherwood Park News It's hard to believe the 2025-26 school year is drawing to a close. It's been an eventful year, not just for the newly elected EIPS Board of Trustees, but also for public education across the province. For the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (317+ words) A long-running education program in Sherwood Park is celebrating a major milestone. The Ukrainian Bilingual Program is marking 45 years of teaching language, culture, and academics. The program started in 1980 through Elk Island Catholic Schools, working with parent groups and the…...

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (428+ words) Two Sherwood Park schools will close and merge into the new K9 Forest Grove School, with a June 11 legacy event planned to honour the communities ahead of its 2026 opening. A major school transition will bring two established communities together, as Sherwood…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (316+ words) Salisbury Composite High student Kayla Klita has claimed gold in Fashion Technology at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition for the second straight year, continuing a strong showing by Elk Island Public Schools students at the annual event. The Grade 11 student…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (534+ words) An email sent late Friday to more than 30, 000 library cardholders outlining the potential impacts of Alberta's proposed Bill 28 is prompting measured but largely critical feedback. Sally Neal, communications specialist with Strathcona County Library, said the message was distributed ahead of…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (367+ words) Holy Redeemer Catholic School will soon replace its aging playground thanks to a major provincial grant and fundraising efforts by the school's parent council. The Holy Redeemer Parent Council has been awarded a $125, 000 Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant from…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (467+ words) The 2026 Industrial Heartland Career Forum will take place on Monday, March 9 at the Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan. The event will provide career information to those looking to enter into or advance in the trades. Photo supplied For Strathcona…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (439+ words) Sherwood Park News For Strathcona County residents looking to advance their careers, shift into the trades, or better understand the region's industrial landscape, the 2026 Industrial Heartland Career Forum on Monday, March 9, is a must'attend event. Hosted at the Dow Centennial…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (189+ words) Students who have recently completed Grade 1 can celebrate the end of the school year and keep their reading skills sharp this summer thanks to Strathcona County Library's Grade 1 reading kits. With research indicating that students preparing for Grades 2 and 6 are…...