Chinook’s Edge School Division

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Tip of the cap (and gown): Celebrate the Class of 2026 during grad week at Olds High

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - May 28, 2026

This is the big week that 161 students at École Olds High School have been counting down to since the start of the 2025-2026 educational calendar.

Land of chalk drawings: Students expressing positive messages during Canadian Mental Health Week

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - May 5, 2026

Students in Chinook's Edge School Division are once again saying "Let's Chalk About It" during Canadian Mental Health Week.

On the job: EOHS placement students explore future career paths

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - April 14, 2026

Businesses in Olds and around central Alberta opened their doors last week for local Grade 10 students to participate in 3-day internship placements.

Ecole Olds High School students exploring career opportunities through new internship program

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - April 9, 2026

Grade 10 students at Ecole Olds High School are out in the community this week gaining some valuable life experiences.

Ward 4 – Innisfail trustee to serve again as CESD Board Chair

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - November 6, 2025

Holly Bilton was re-elected in the 2025 municipal election and this week she was selected as Chair of Chinook's Edge School Division's Board of Trustees.

With ATA strike looming, CESD Superintendent acknowledges ‘times of uncertainty for parents and students’

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - October 3, 2025

Chinook's Edge School Division and the entire province continue to brace for what will happen next with the Alberta Teachers Association having already given strike notice for October 6th.

EOHS ready to welcome back students despite ATA, TEBA contract impasse

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - September 2, 2025

Whether teachers in Alberta will walk off the job or if they will be locked out remains up in the air, but this is the first day of the new school for students in Chinook's Edge School Division.

CESD staff getting set for first day of school on September 2

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - August 25, 2025

Chinook's Edge School Division is preparing for the start of a new school year.

Didsbury High School grad banners return to celebrate class of 2025

Chinook’s Edge School Division Ethan Montague - May 22, 2025

Didsbury Highschool's annual grad banner tradition is back to celebrate the Class of 2025.

Long-time CESD administrators recognized as Roy E. Cope award winners

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - May 16, 2025

The annual recipients of the Roy E. Cope award have been announced by Chinook's Edge School Division.

Beautiful minds: Chinook’s Edge celebrates students for exceptional diploma exam results

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - May 15, 2025

A handful of Chinook's Edge School Division students have been recognized not only for earning high marks, but perfect scores of 100 per cent on their diploma exams.

Sundre High School Scorpions ready to sting the competition during Senior High Track and Field Divisionals

Chinook’s Edge School Division Ethan Montague - May 14, 2025

Sundre High School is gearing up for nearly a full month of track and field, with the first regional showing set for May 14th.

Board reluctantly raising several fees as CESD deals with increasing costs

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - April 11, 2025

Increases to a number of school fees for families were approved by the Board of Chinook's Edge School Division this week.

Forging ahead: Renovated Metals Building opens up more skilled trade learning opportunities

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - April 5, 2025

Alberta's Education Minister was on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly renovated Metals Building at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology this week.

CESD congratulates local King Charles III Coronation Medal recipient

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - March 27, 2025

Kathy Kemmere from Olds is one of the local recipients of a King Charles the third (III) Coronation Medal.

“Urgent” need for new Grade 10-12 high school in Sylvan Lake part of CESD’s 2026-2029 Capital Plan

Chinook’s Edge School Division Galen Hartviksen - March 11, 2025

The Capital Plan for 2026 to 2029 for Chinook's Edge School Division includes an urgent request for a new Grade 10-12 high school in Sylvan Lake.