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Lambert awarded Kirkness Scholarship

Chris Clegg South Peace News A Falher Ecole Heritage Grade 11 student has been awarded a Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program Scholarship. Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest [CSNO] and École Héritage congratulate Katelyn Lambert on the achievement. The…
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Richard Froese South Peace News Teams of students are gearing up to show their skills in robotics in the second annual Robo Rumble in High Prairie on March 11-12. High Prairie School Division hosts the event at the Gordon Buchanan…
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Coronavirus examined at Vanier science fair

Richard Froese South Peace News Students at Georges P. Vanier School in Donnelly were in the spotlight at the school’s annual junior high school science fair Feb. 27. A total of 44 projects were presented by Grade 7-8 students, says…
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Chris Clegg South Peace News Brett Heckbert gave a new definition to “one-man wrecking crew” as he scored 44 points to lead the Donnelly G.P. Vanier Vipers to a 58-45 win over Slave Lake Roland Michener Feb. 25. Heckbert scored…
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Following are the Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest board highlights for the regular meeting held Jan. 30 at École Héritage in Falher. Health & Safety exemption requested CSNO’s request for an exemption from having a health and safety committee in each…
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PICs – PR students make Dan Moffet proud

Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Dan Moffet Memorial Science Fair. Peace River Glenmary School hosted the science fair with T.A. Norris Middle School in memory of Dan Moffet on Feb. 12, who was integral to the growth and…
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Northland School Division notebook

SPN Staff Teacher orientation changes Orientation for new staff at Northland schools is changing. New teachers will participate in orientation located in their school communities instead of in a central location. Meanwhile, a centralized orientation for new principals will take…
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Following are the Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest board highlights for the regular meeting held Jan. 30 at École Héritage in Falher. ÉH School Council attends meeting CSNO’s board welcomed the chair of École Héritage School Council, Karen Lambert and the…
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$75,000 boost for literacy provided by Cenovus

Chris Clegg South Peace News Literacy programs throughout Northland School Division received a big boost Feb. 4, thanks to a $75,000 donation from Cenovus Energy Inc. The money covers programs for the 2019-20 school year and illustrates a continued commitment…
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Saints continue to roll through opposition

Chris Clegg South Peace News The juggernault that is the St. Andrew’s Saints girl’s basketball team continues to roll. The Saints scored two easy wins last week on their home court. They first defeated the Kinuso Knights 58-14 on Jan.…
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SPN Staff Parents and guardians have another way to participate in the education system at Northland School Division. Until Feb. 29, Northland schools will be working with parents to fill out the Accountability Pillar Survey. “Accountability Pillar Survey, parent and…
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Richard Froese South Peace News Times for slower speed limits in school zones could be extended daylong across the High Prairie School Division. At its regular meeting Dec. 18, the HPSD board of trustees supported a request from the High…
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Excessive idling not good for buses or air

Joe McWilliams For South Peace News Here’s a question: is there a good reason to run school buses [or any vehicle, for that matter] for hours before it gets used? That’s what one Slave Lake resident [who asked not to…
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Richard Froese South Peace News A survey has been launched by High Prairie School Division to help the board develop the calendar for the next two school years. Students and other interested people are encouraged to complete the survey for…
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Northland hires superintendent

SPN Staff The board of trustees of Northland School Division is delighted to announce that Nancy Spencer-Poitras has been appointed as the new superintendent of schools and chief executive officer effective Feb. 1, 2020. “Our Canada-wide advertising resulted in a…
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