Chinook's Edge

Chinook’s Edge is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving our 11,000 students through our 40 schools in Central Alberta.

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Apr 16 - As per AP 1-13, today is an inclement weather Yellow Day. Buses are not running in the communities of Carstairs, Cremona, Didsbury and Olds (incl Reed Ranch, Olds Koinonia & Horizon) today, but our schools are open and classes are being held. *UPDATED: Now including Olds

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March 12 - As per AP 1-13, today is an inclement weather Yellow Day. Buses are not running in Chinook’s Edge today but our schools are open and classes are being held.

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Dec 18 - As per AP 1-13, today is an inclement weather Yellow Day. Buses are not running in Chinook’s Edge due to drifted snow and icy road conditions, but our schools are open and classes are being held.

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The Chinook's Edge Board met this week. #CESDBoard
The Board updated the 2026/27 calendar, considered an educational foundation, and heard an update on the Superintendent's listening tour. More:
https://t.co/fAjFCmaT9a

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Dec 17: As per AP 1-13, today is an inclement weather Yellow Day. Buses are not running in Spruce View today but the school is open and classes are being held.

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A teacher from Olds Koinonia Christian School has been named to the Top 40 under 40 for Central Alberta - by the United Way. #CESDSuccess
Congratulations to Alexandra!
Read more: https://t.co/uvBFjimUIS

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Chinook's Edge high school students now have access to brand new equipment in their CTS classrooms. The equipment came as a result of a $100,000 grant from Alberta Education to enhance dual credit offerings. #CESDCareerConnections
More: https://t.co/S9t9IhRhbM

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The Chinook's Edge Board approved the 2024-25 audited financial statements, and the Annual Education Results Report today. #CESDBoard
Read more: https://t.co/F2ZZZuTeOs

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HJ Cody School in Sylvan Lake hit the ice with a new hockey class this fall and it is scoring goals with student engagement and connection. #CESDSocialEmotionalWellbeing
Read more:
https://t.co/zM0b1SaDwB

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A student from Cremona School has returned from an international science fair - in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Claire Friesen was one of 36 Canadian participants... and is returning excited about scientific exploration! #CESDAcademicExcellence
More:
https://t.co/6ilKVHNkvq

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The Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting today. Holly Bilton was elected Board Chair and De Anne Hutchison as Vice Chair.
Also, all of the trustees were officially sworn in. The board also welcomed three new trustees. #CESDBoard

https://t.co/ZE8eWswIvx

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Chinook's Edge is pleased to announce that the division - and Communications Coordinator Laurette Woodward - has received three national communications awards. #CESDSuccess
Read more about the BRAVO! Awards, here: https://t.co/2eksLOkoUi

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Sloane C., an Innisfail Middle School student, represented her school at a national commemoration for Truth and Reconciliation Day, after winning the national Orange Shirt Day design competition earlier this year. #CESDIndigenousLearningF
More: https://t.co/DBRBQf8Wfn

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We have received notice that the Alberta Government has introduced the Back to School Act, which will bring students back into the classroom, as soon as October 29.
Further information will be shared with families via email on October 28.
More:
https://t.co/512Tib5PND

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A big Chinook's Edge welcome to three new trustees and six returning trustees after the school Board election earlier this week. Election results are now official. Check out our website for more: https://t.co/GJqhda9Dcz

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Unofficial election results are in for school board trustee. Visit our website for more information:
https://t.co/FGAD7IOUqD

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It's election day today! Please vote!

For a full list of candidates running for school board trustee in each ward, and for polling station information, please visit our website:
https://t.co/FGAD7IOUqD

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The provincial government has announced financial support for families during labour action, and star accepting applications from families on Oct 14.
Please visit our website to learn more about how to apply, and to learn what other supports are available:
https://t.co/512Tib5PND

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The Chinook's Edge Board discussed a number of items at its October 7 meeting. #CESDBoard
More: https://t.co/DEEROY8jjM
Also, trustees thanked Jackie Swainson and Gord Kerr, who are not running again, for their service.

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Approximately 1,100 Chinook’s Edge staff met in Olds on September 19, 2025 for a combined professional learning day. #CESDAcademicExcellence #CESDSocialEmotionalWellbeing Thanks to our great staff members!
More:
https://t.co/JYczSjjBSm