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Volume 114, Issue 24
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Alberta Education walks back from rolling out full curriculum this fall Moush John Staff Reporter
Brett Brett Kissel Kissel surprise surprise anthem anthem singer singer at at Wheat game Wheat Kings Kings game ALLY ANDERSON PHOTO
Canadian Country Music star Brett Kissel was a surprise guest at Fridayʼs Wheat Kings game against the Lac La Biche Clippers. Kissel arrived early and spent some time with fans in the lobby before slipping away to visit with the players pre-game, then opened the game with the national anthem.
Alberta’s government is being guided by input from Albertans on the draft Kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum and is taking significant steps to address feedback from parents, teachers, and subject matter experts, says Education Minister Adriana LaGrange. LaGrange said on Monday, Dec. 13, that Albertans’ feedback is informing ongoing curriculum renewal, with adjusted implementation timelines, changes to the design of the Social Studies curriculum, and more opportunities for engagement in the new year. “Our government committed to a transparent and open review process for curriculum and we are keeping that promise,” said LaGrange. “We have listened to the valuable insights provided by parents, education stakeholders, teachers, and Albertans and are making significant content and implementation changes to reflect this. “The steps we are taking now will ensure our students are learning from an updated curriculum that prepares them for the future.” One of the major changes announced was that new curriculum in just three subjects – English Language Arts and Literature, Mathematics, and Physical Education and Wellness – will be implemented in September 2022. The province says to help set the course for successful implementation for other curriculum changes, Alberta Education will seek advice from an advisory group of education and curriculum implementation experts early in 2022. The group will also provide recommendations on implementation strategies for the remaining K-6 subjects. LaGrange said the members of the advisory group would be announced at a later date. She said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has added unique pressures on students, their families and teachers. Recognizing this, Alberta’s government is making changes to curriculum implementation timelines. “The pandemic has had many impacts
on students, including learning disruptions, particularly in the early years where building strong foundational reading, writing, and numeracy skills are critical,” LaGrange added. “Providing strengthened English and Mathematics curriculums for the upcoming school year will further help young students catch up.” President of the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) Marilyn Dennis further stated, “The Association is appreciative that the government has listened to stakeholders, including our membership. “ASBA has advocated for a delay and a phased approach to curriculum implementation and recognizes that government responded with some changes announced today. “ASBA looks forward to working with government and our membership on the implementation plan and sharing the feedback of our members as they continue to represent their communities.” A new draft design blueprint addresses substantive feedback received related to age and developmental appropriateness of the Social Studies curriculum and lays out a plan to make curriculum content changes. The blueprint and further engagement will inform a new draft that continues to ensure students learn historical content, build civic skills, explore First Nations, Métis and Inuit, and Francophone perspectives and learn about different cultures and communities. The draft is available now at alberta.ca. In addition, this round of content changes in four subject areas will address the specific feedback that Albertans, as well as piloting school authorities, have provided to date, LaGrange says. She added “Changes have been made to English Language Arts and Literature, Physical Education and Wellness, Fine Arts (Music), and Science curriculums to add clarity, strengthen content, as well as expand key topics such as positive body image, climate change, and learning about dinosaurs.” In January and February there will be See CURRICULUM P13
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NOTICE:
Flagstaff Food Bank is getting very low on meat stock. We need help! At this time, we are asking for any farmers who can donate beef. We will pay the processing fees (through an approved meat packing facility) and issue a tax receipt for the fair market value of the meat received.
Please phone 780-385-0810 if interested. Flagstaff Food Bank is located at the old County Grader Shop (5014 – 46 St., Killam, Alberta)
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Sabres drop weekend game to first-place Combines Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Sedgewick Sabres looked sharp on Saturday, Dec. 11, at home, where they faced the first-place Provost Combines. Sedgewick was on fire right out of the gate, with an early goal by Landon
Eskra, from Jesse Reeds, which put them on the scoreboard first. Clay Lang popped in the next two points for the Sabres, both times from Dean Brodie, to make it 3-0. The Combines managed to score a single, making it 3-1, but Cole Borth scored his first on
the season, from Chase Schatscheider and Curtis McKinlay, to give the Sabres a 4-1 lead heading into the second period. The Sabres brought it to 5-1 with an early goal by Dean Brodie, from Ashton Cookson and Nick Dunne. That seemed to wake the Combines up, as they
scored four answering goals in the second, including one at the 0:35 mark, to tie it up 5-5 going into the final period. Provost managed to put one more in late in the third period to take the win over the Sabres. Things got a little hairy late in the third with a
dustup between Eskra and a Combines player resulting in misconducts for both. Brendan Davis took the loss in goal for the Sabres. The Combines remain in first place, taking a loss to Stettler on Friday for a 4-1-0 on the season. Irma, Stettler, and Oyen are in a three-way
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tie for second place with six points each, and the Sabres are a point behind with five. Coronation and Delburne are in the sixth and seventh spots respectively. The Sabres are back at home Saturday, Dec. 18, where they will take on the Coronation Royals, with a 8 p.m. start.
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Country Life, Good neighbours, Good area, only 5 km from Forestburg! Time to escape to the Country life, fabulous home, yard, barns, sheds, and garage. Home has 1440 sq ft well maintained with metal roof, updated kitchen, big family dining room, open area to living room. Basement is developed nicely in a Country theme, 1 bedroom down. Outside is as Country as it gets, fantastic yard with sitting area, garden, workshop, parking garage and animal barn and fencing for enjoyment all geared for the country life and good water wells. Price $414,900. View www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings.” Historic 1916 Beautiful Home in Strome, completely redone too Modern! A great mix of old with new, very rare and wonderfully completed 3level home redone in 2000, on new concrete Foundation, modern F/A heating, basement underfloor heating, and wood pellet heating! Great open layout, family home with 5 bedrooms, 3baths, nice entry, beautiful front/back decking morning/evening sunshine, and sharp looking home in Strome. Outside a meticulous labor of love from these very proud owners, fantastic yard on 3 lots, grass/trees/water feature, 2 car Double garage, back lane, and playground across the road. Hard to find beautifully large historic family home, with all modern conveniences to enjoy! Price: $227,500. View it at www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
CORONATION 19acres, Big Home, Heated Shop, corrals and Fenced 9 miles from Coronation! Best value acreage on the Market 19acres, 1850sqft Home has many new updates, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, and ready to move in to. Features huge living room, nice Bedrooms, newer windows, good laminate flooring, laundry room, and big mud room entry with sink. Has an upstairs bedroom need some finishing, and basement is un-finished and good for dry storage. Comes with double heated garage, greenhouse, and beautiful heated shop with floor drain. Also, large tarp shed for covering boats, RVʼs etc. Donʼt miss this really great value property. Price $249,900. www.jeffgolka.ca “my listings”
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2 acres of land in town of Sedgewick, Water/Sewer on property! Great Property treed, private spot on main road into Sedgewick with many nice acreages adjacent. Build your home, shop or business development with approval application to the town of Sedgewick. The Town has provided and indication of approval upon acceptable application for residential property this would be a great place for home with land. Level and ready to build on and had a previous older home on which was professionally removed. Revenue from Alta Linc power pole on property helps pay the taxes. Price $79,000 call Jeff for viewing.
HUGHENDEN / AMISK Wonderful Home, 4Bdrms, Heated Garage in Amisk! Make this your home with all the work done on it and in great location in Amisk! Landscaped huge yard, nice deck, and with large heated garage. Inside the 4bdrm/2bath home is well maintained with big bright windows, nice kitchen and eating area and big living room. Basement is fully finished, large Laundry, great storage, very energy efficient and lots of outside parking and back lane, just a terrific property. Asking $175,000. View on jeffgolka.ca
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