Alberta

• Red DeerEducationOct 10

  Red Deer Public Prepares for New Grade 7-9 Curriculum Implementation

  Teachers in Red Deer Public Schools are preparing for Alberta's new Grade 7-9 curriculum ahead of fall 2027. Educators are collaborating to develop resources and some are volunteering to pilot new materials. The changes include Social Studies, Mathematics, Career Education and Financial Literacy, and Physical Education and Wellness.

• Red DeerEducationOct 9

  Grade 8 Students Build and Program Cars at Technology Camp

  Two dozen Grade 8 students from Normandeau School and Escuela Vista Grande attended a hands-on technology camp at Red Deer Polytechnic. During the Drive the Circuit camp, students assembled motorized cars, applying skills in electrical circuits and soldering. The experience helped develop problem-solving abilities for future learning paths.

• Red DeerSocietyOct 9

  Red Deer Conducts 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count

  The City of Red Deer and partners are conducting the 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count to gather data for future planning. This count provides a snapshot of homelessness by enumerating people in various locations, including encampments and shelters. The information will help identify trends and inform service delivery.

• Red DeerEconomyOct 9

  Red Deer Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.3 Per Cent in September

  Red Deer's unemployment rate fell a full percentage point to 6.3 per cent in September. This figure is based on the three-month moving average released by Statistics Canada. The city also added 1,200 jobs since August.

• LethbridgeSocietyOct 9

  Multiple School Lockdowns in South Lethbridge Cause Parental Concern

  Parents whose children attend schools in the Holy Spirit Catholic and Lethbridge school divisions experienced a stressful week due to multiple lockdowns. Incidents included one on Tuesday after a possible weapon report, and another following a threatening message shared Thursday. Police confirmed no ongoing threat.

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