Recent History – 2004-2006 By Gary Rusak, 15 April 2005 The name Rolla Traditional School was adopted officially at School District 59’s regular trustee meeting on Wednesday.”They wanted this addressed in the short term,” said superintendent Bill Deith, referring to the newly formed school’s Parental Advisory Council “The name is very important so they can… Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 Gary Rusak Rolla Traditional School’s new principal is looking forward to getting the program off the ground. “I think the hardest part is going to be starting the program,” saidAlain Blais, the new principal of the school. “Once it is in place, parents will see that it is a good program… Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 By Gary Rusak, 20 June 2005 School District 59 approved its projected budget last Tuesday. But because the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation is still without a contract, many questions remain. “We’re curious,” said district administrator Rob Dennis on Friday. “If there is a settlement with the teachers that involves additional wages,… Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 By Gary Rusak — September 7, 2005 Northern Lights College has been swamped with applicants to many of its programs, principal Howard Mayer said on the Friday before the opening of the traditional school year. “Dawson Creek is beginning to develop,” said Mayer, explaining the increased enrollment this year. “The companies… Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 September 28, 2005 It’s not the easiest sell. Dave Owens, adult basic education instructor at Northern Lights College, knows that promoting education in an area where decent paying jobs are for the asking has its difficulties. “In this type of atmosphere where lots of people are making $17 or $18 an… Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 By Lee Kaiser, 9 January 2006 For the third year, several area students are getting some “in the home” carpentry training through the Northern Lights College residential construction program. In September, 15 students started the latest home on 99th Avenue in Dawson Creek. At 1,024 square feet, it’s slightly smaller than… Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 By Brad Lyon, January 23, 2006 A $2.6 million modular community school is being considered as a replacement for the current structure housing Pouce Coupe Elementary School. School District 59 trustees voted to consider the funding possibilities for a new Pouce Coupe school, after a presentation from Operations Manager Sam Barber…. Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 By Brad Lyon, January 27, 2006 School District 59 trustees have adopted a student dress code policy. At last week’s monthly board meeting, trustees agreed to a policy that requires student clothing and hairstyles to promote a safe learning environment, while at the same time allowing individualexpression. As well, students are… Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 By Brad Lyon, 15 February 2006 South Peace Secondary School has been tabbed as one of the success stories when it comes to improving performances for Aboriginal students in the province. According to a report released last week by the Fraser Institute – Report Card on Aboriginal Education in British Columbia:… Read More

Recent History – 2004-2006 By Lee Kaiser, 10 March 2006 By next fall, School District 59 will have a new and improved home in the vacant Telus building on 7th Street at 116th Avenue. Staff announced at Wednesday’s meeting that administration will remain at Dawson Creek city hall until the end of the school term… Read More