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!
2024-25 Celebrating Chinook's Edge
November 18, 2024 - Chinook's Edge EA Collaborative Support Model inspires visiting administrators, Ecole Olds High School students explore Medical Laboratory Science with U of A alumni
November 12, 2024 - New breakfast program underway at Ross Ford Elementary School, Chinook's Edge high school students take steps toward veterinary careers, Chinook's Edge staff and students pause to remember
November 4 - Leaders and career practitioners gather to focus on meaningful career experiences for students, Chinook's Edge recognized nationally for use of Facebook as platform for celebration, School bus safety poster competition winning entries
October 28 - Olds educators experience Poverty Simulation, Chinook's Edge staff celebrated at annual event, Chinook's Edge students invited to play in Alberta Symphony
October 21 - Alberta's Parliamentary Secretary honors Ecole Steffie Woima for exceptional support of Ukrainian Evacuees, Flexing their knowledge: Chinook's Edge students explore new dual credit course offering in kinesiology, Cremona student Jonah Olfert Weins takes kinesiology dual credit class to support his aspirations, Chinook's Edge program gives Grade 9 students a head start in exploration of skilled trades
October 15 - Flying high: Chinook's Edge students embark on aviation adventure, Career spotlight- Annessa Rae Jones (DHS)
October 7 - Chinook's Edge welcomes new Safety Coordinator, and launches Hour Zero emergency management program
October 1 - Chinook's Edge schools mark Orange Shirt Day, Large atlas highlight Indigenous history for Ecole HJ Cody students, Thank you to EA's, Custodians and teachers
September 23 - Cadmus Delorme - Former Chief of Cowessess First Nation - visits Chinook's Edge, Chinook's Edge grateful recipient of 10 years of shared wisdom from Elder John Sinclair, Chinook's Edge launches video land acknowledgment in preparation for Truth and Reconciliation Day, Indigenous leads day successful, 200 Chinook's Edge high school teachers gather to collaborate and learn
September 16 - C.P. Blakely student becomes published author, collaborating with friends on adventure book series, Donation of new bikes propels Westglen School's mechanics class into high gear, 142 Chinook's Edge students earn Chromebooks
September 9 - Increased number of Chinook's Edge students taking advantage of summer career-building experiences, welcome back to school video
2023-24 Archives
June 24 - Hand made with love: Didsbury Grade 3 students receive special gift from their teacher and her Mom, DHS band teacher Kirk Wassmer wins Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence, Chinook's Edge School Division introduces new land acknowledgement on National Indigenous Peoples Day, Chinook's Edge Indigenous partner Clare Butterfly receives 'Friends of Diversity' Award, Chinook's Edge schools celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, Alberta Education Minister visits Olds and emphasizes the importance of career based learning, Former Chinook's Edge treasurer honoured with Award of Excellence, Chinook's Edge employee Laurence Ringuette names Alberta's 'French Professional of the Year', Chinook's Edge Vice Chair Sherry Cooper receives aviation award, New brand unveiled for 40 year old Jessie Duncan School
June 17 - New Canadian and valedictorian reflects on privilege of receiving rural Alberta education, Spruce View School receives $20,000 board grant for student-led hydroponics project, Ecole Deer Meadow and Holy Trinity students work together to give the community a heart felt gift, Chinook's Edge graduation ceremonies include celebration of Indigenous culture
June 10 - Chinook's Edge athletes excel at provincial track and field, Chinook's Edge bus driver and trainer heading to Texas for International Bus Road-eo, Hugh Sutherland School choir places first at provincial music festival, Fluttering with excitement - butterfly release joyful for Poplar Ridge students
June 3 - Chinook's Edge students bring excitement home from national science fair, 10th annual Soapbox Derby brings Delburne community together in support of youth
May 27 - Hugh Sutherland student wins $100,000 scholarship, Penhold Waskasoo Middle School sod turning, Chinook's Edge bus drivers claim top 3 spots at Central Alberta Bus Roadeo, Five CESD students earn top marks in provincial bus safety poster competition, Chinook's Edge administrators tour Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence, Innisfail High School students find strength, skills, and friendship in 'Coping with change, loss, and grief' course.
May 21 - Didsbury High School earns gold at national band competition, DHS band director - Kirk Wassmer - receives national band educator award, Cremona School's Gr. 7/8 band receives invitation to national music festival, Chinook's Edge dual credit students have the opportunity to meet Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, The Chinook's Edge focus on careers gets national attention from visiting educational leaders, Poplar Ridge School works to bring generations together through special social event for seniors
May 13 - Didsbury High School's band hits a high note: on its way to compete in national MusicFest, Sylvan Lake celebrates the goodness of its youth after successful inaugural 'HJ Cody Gives Back' event, Sundre High School celebrates over a half century of success with May Queen, Three Chinook's Edge students and one staff member recognized by Town of Sylvan Lake for contributions
May 6 - Chinook's Edge students reflect on aviation experience and share excitement for next steps
April 29 - Carstairs Grade 10 students gain real-world experience through unique internship program, Chinook's Edge teacher - Erin Holt - honoured as Mentor of the Year, Ecole Olds High School student to implement eco-projects after national UNESCO conference
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