Education – The Rocky Mountain Goat News

Teachers help LGBTQ+ students connect virtually

April 29, 2020 The Goat

By Fran Yanor, Local Journalism Initiative To bridge what could be a dangerous loss of connectivity for some of B.C.’s most vulnerable students, educators are helping LGBTQ+ students build virtual communities to increase their sense […]

BC formulates plan to re-open

April 28, 2020 The Goat

No current plans for class over summer: Dr. Henry By Goat staff Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC Provincial Health Officer, and Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health say plans are being formulated for re-opening BC – […]

McBride school 3D prints protective gear for hospital workers

April 16, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 3D printing lab of a Northern B.C. school has transformed into a face shield factory, building morale and peace of mind for local front-line health workers. Robson […]

Teachers stressed with distance learning expectations

April 15, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New distance learning plans can’t replicate in-school classes, but many teachers are struggling with stress and guilt at falling short of that expectation, according to the local teachers association […]

Local in-school programs support essential workers

April 14, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Valemount Elementary and McBride Centennial School will restart meal programs and begin providing on-site instruction to children of local front line workers this week. The in-class care is not […]

COVID-19: BC’s K-to-12 schools closed to slow spread

March 17, 2020 Admin

By Fran Yanor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Mar. 17, 2020 – As part of fast-expanding provincial and nation-wide efforts to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, in-class learning in all kindergarten-to-grade 12 schools will […]

Valemount Council: limits to bending, AQ impacts of pipeline

February 22, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on February 11, 2020. Mayor Owen Torgerson and councilors Pete Pearson, Donnie MacLean, Sheri Gee and Hollie Blanchette were in attendance as well as Chief Administrative […]

StrongStart offers kids under five a school experience

February 16, 2020 The Goat

By Jean Ann Berkenpas StrongStart is a free school introduction program for children ages 0 to 5 to attend with their caregivers and this is the first year it is offered in Valemount. It […]

Former grad returns to district in leadership role

February 5, 2020 The Goat

By ANDREA ARNOLD Newly-appointed School District 57 Superintendent Anita Richardson traveled to the Robson Valley on Monday, January 20, 2020 to check in with schools and meet staff in both McBride and Valemount. When she […]

Transformative librarian on the move

January 19, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken The remarkable librarian Naomi Balla-Boudreau is leaving McBride. She has decided to take a position in Deep River in the Ottawa Valley, north of Algonquin Park in Ontario, it’s very close to […]

Making the Grade

January 11, 2020 The Goat