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ATA president shares concerns as province develops a unified code of professional conduct for teachers

ATA president shares concerns as province develops a unified code of professional conduct for teachers

The provincial government is seeking the public’s input via a survey to help develop a unified code of professional conduct for teachers and teacher leaders in the province. Jason Schilling, President, Alberta Teachers Association, said there are some concerns including on “how the consultation will be done.” 
Sunrise Ceremony, and Indigenous Way of Knowing just some of Portage College's reconciliation efforts

Sunrise Ceremony, and Indigenous Way of Knowing just some of Portage College's reconciliation efforts

A Sunrise Ceremony is scheduled to take place in St. Paul on Sept. 30 on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Portage College is hosting the event, along with other events in the region. The college is also launching its Indigenous Ways of Knowing website.
Traditional Teachings to take place once a month

Traditional Teachings to take place once a month

The Lakeland Family Resource Network (LFRN), in partnership with Jan Tailfeathers, is bringing Traditional Teachings to the community, with the program set to start this week and to occur on a monthly basis.
Orange Shirt Day events set for Sept. 29 and 30 in Bonnyville

Orange Shirt Day events set for Sept. 29 and 30 in Bonnyville

A drive through process is scheduled for Thursday evening in Bonnyville, while a full day of events is set for Sept. 30 in acknowledgement of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day.
Orange Shirt Day at NLPS schools Thursday

Orange Shirt Day at NLPS schools Thursday

No School Friday means NLPS schools offer recognition day prior to official events
Man wanted by Saskatchewan police arrested on Cold Lake First Nation

Man wanted by Saskatchewan police arrested on Cold Lake First Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP have tracked down a wanted man in the Lakeland region.
Harvest progressing thanks to warm, dry fall

Harvest progressing thanks to warm, dry fall

Warm, dry weather is helping area producers get their crops off the ground and into the bin 
Tree of Life mosaic project celebrates Alberta Culture Days in St. Paul

Tree of Life mosaic project celebrates Alberta Culture Days in St. Paul

A 'Tree of Life' mosaic will be installed in 2023.
Full day of football takes place in memory of former player

Full day of football takes place in memory of former player

Over $10,000 was raised at this year's Scott MacDonald Memorial Football Tournament in Bonnyville
Elk Point emergency department closed overnight on Sept. 29

Elk Point emergency department closed overnight on Sept. 29

Elk Point ED will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
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