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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy set to receive two additional modular classrooms]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alberta Education has announced PWPSD will receive two modular classrooms to assist with growing enrollment pressure.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Bursary recipients become PWPSD’s newest teachers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four new teachers join PWPSD thanks to the Division's Teacher Bursary Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division’s graduation ceremonies begin May 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy will kick off the 2026 graduation season on Friday, May 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nikita Young to stay on as Bonanza School Principal]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Nikita Young has accepted the permanent position of principal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD nominates Jenny Keddie for Edwin Parr Teacher Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whispering Ridge Community School is proud of Mrs. Keddie for all she's accomplished in her first year of teaching.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Outreach team making strides in Saddle Hills County]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is incredibly grateful for the support it has received from Saddle Hills County this school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Robert W. Zahara and Whispering Ridge Community Schools welcome new assistant principals]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Pfefferle will move into their new roles in September.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Education: Education and Childcare Budget 2026 town hall]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the conversation to learn more about how Budget 2026 invests where it counts – in Alberta’s students and classrooms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD students compete at Arctic Winter Games]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Team Alberta North athletes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - March 12, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on March 12, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teepee Creek School closed March 10]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There will be no classes on Tuesday, March 10.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces new principals for 2026-2027 school year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four schools will see new administrators, while Wembley Elementary School will welcome back Mrs. Simmonds as Acting Principal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - February 19, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on February 19, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD celebrates 2025 Academic Excellence Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/860333</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Mac Lario of Sexsmith Secondary School for receiving the highest average across the division!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dog sledding adventure brings The Call of the Wild to life]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/860126</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12 students and 6 adults from Codesa Colony, along with Colony Principal, Rob Twelvetree, try dog sledding.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD honours the late Angie Crerar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/859562</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is deeply grateful for the everlasting impact Angie has had on our school division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All PWPSD Buses Cancelled Thursday, December 18]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[While all bus routes are cancelled, PWPSD schools will remain open.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education and Childcare's Holiday Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/859150</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides shares his holiday letter with Alberta parents, students, and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:29:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beaverlodge Regional High School remains closed due to water main break]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/859086</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[BRHS will remain closed Friday, December 12.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:53:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - December 11, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/859079</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on December 11, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Water main break closes Beaverlodge Regional High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/859057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[BRHS will be closed Thursday, December 11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:20:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jesse Clutton named 2025 PWPSD Christmas card art contest winner]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/859018</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jesse is PWPSD's 12th Christmas card art contest winner.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:03:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy, Beaverlodge Regional High School find success at Volleyball Provincials]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA["Our team’s goal was to set a legacy to be remembered by." - Coach Duffy]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beaverlodge Regional High School student Preston Kane earns his way to Ottawa for Remembrance Day poem]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[His national winning poem went through several levels of judging before making its way to Ottawa.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - November 27, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858730</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on November 27, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:41:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD prepares for the holiday season]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858666</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools throughout PWPSD are gearing up for their annual Christmas events.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD receives more than $11,000 from emergency responders]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD lunch program receives boost from emergency responders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Teachers' Association Labour Action Update #7 to Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858289</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following letter was sent to all PWPSD families on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Helen E. Taylor music teacher wins Prime Minister’s Teaching Excellence Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858158</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Rhonda Johnson has been awarded the 2025 Prime Minister’s Teaching Excellence Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD celebrates 2024-2025 retirees]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858155</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 30, PWPSD honoured 14 retirees during a special lunch.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - October 30, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858146</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on October 30, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's Letter to Parents]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares an update regarding the resumption of classes on October 29, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Teachers' Association Labour Action Update #6 to Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858056</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following letter was sent to all PWPSD families on Monday, October 27, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith shares a letter with Alberta families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith introduces the Back to School Act.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD’s Ward 7 incumbent Stefanie Clarke returns for fourth term]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858007</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2025-2029 Board of Trustees will be sworn in on October 30, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Teachers' Association Labour Action Update #5 to Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/858012</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following letter was sent to all PWPSD families on Friday, October 24, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces unofficial results of the 2025 Trustee Election]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857939</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Official results of the 2025 Trustee Election will be released on Friday, October 24.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Teachers' Association Labour Action Update #4 to Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following letter was sent to all PWPSD families on Friday, October 17, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[12th Annual PWPSD Christmas Card Art Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857767</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's art contest is open to PWPSD students in Grades 10-12.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Teachers' Association Labour Action Update #3 to Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857781</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following letter was sent to all PWPSD families on Thursday, October 9, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's Letter to Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857776</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares an update regarding supports for families during the ATA Labour Action.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Schools Closed Monday, October 6, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857669</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the most up-to-date information, please monitor your email and visit our Alberta Teachers' Association Labour Action webpage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:16:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Teachers' Association Labour Action Update #2 to Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857598</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following letter was sent to all PWPSD families on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - September 25, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on September 25, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces official results of Nomination Day 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857408</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eight of the nine PWPSD wards were acclaimed by their nominees.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces unofficial results of Nomination Day 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857386</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ten nominations were received for the nine PWPSD wards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tourmaline Oil Corp. donates more than $15,000 to PWPSD]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857363</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Our nutrition program helps a lot of students, and we’re thankful to our community partners for helping it be such a great success.” - Mrs. Penny Rose]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD receives support from Costco Wholesale]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857164</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division thanks Costco Wholesale for its recent $700 donation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chief Medical Officer of Health Letter to Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/857123</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A letter and FAQs regarding measles and back-to-school from Dr. Sunil Sookram, Interim Chief Medical Officer of Health.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/856731</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of Peace Wapiti Public School Division, I wish each of you a positive, rewarding, and successful school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Nomination Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/856739</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Become a PWPSD Trustee!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces Rob Twelvetree as principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/856641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Twelvetree will begin his new role next week when teachers and students return to class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Iceberg Hockey Tournament raises $7000 for PWPSD students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/856362</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is extremely grateful for the continued support of the Iceberg Hockey Tournament and its organizers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's letter on celebrating a successful school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/856345</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares his letter on celebrating the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces two more principals for 2025-2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/856100</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is excited to announce Mrs. Ashley Tower and Mrs. Patti Nichol as principals for 2025-2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chief Medical Officer of Health Letter to Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/856075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interim Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sunil Sookram, shares a letter regarding measles in Alberta.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Erika Walsh joins PWPSD Inclusive Education team]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855817</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Walsh will work alongside division staff and students to support positive learning environments for everyone.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD receives Design Funding for new Peace Wapiti Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855677</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The new school will provide students and staff with a modern, purpose-built facility that will serve PWPSD communities for generations to come.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD welcomes Jennifer Bishop to literacy team]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855601</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Bishop will move to Central Office and begin her journey as Literacy Coordinator this fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD’s Teacher Bursary Program showing positive impact]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to this year’s award recipients: Brooklyn Stedel, Natasha Boileau-Byrne, Mason McCurdy, and Jadeyn Lunn.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 15:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School celebrates Arbor Day with new tree]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Trees take time to grow, and so does community, but when we nurture both, we create something truly lasting.” - Mrs. Maryanne Buck]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Storm Development Corp. donates $30,000 to Bonanza School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bonanza School is thanking Storm Development Corp. for its recent support.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD, Saddle Hills County partner for additional mental health support]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855288</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is thrilled to partner with Saddle Hills County to provide additional mental health support to its most northern students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD nominates Bailey Gardecki for Edwin Parr Teacher Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855193</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is excited to announce Ms. Bailey Gardecki as its 2025 Edwin Parr Teacher Award nominee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division prepares for graduation season]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/855191</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD's graduation season begins Friday, May 2 when the Division’s largest graduating class of the year celebrates with a grand march.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bonanza School welcomes new principal for 2025-2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/854493</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bonanza School is excited to welcome Mrs. Nikita Young as temporary principal for the 2025-2026 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident Email]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/854381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you receive the following email, please note it is legitimate and safe.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stacey Rey accepts principal position at Beaverlodge Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/854344</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Stacey Rey, who is currently Acting Principal of Beaverlodge Elementary School (BES), has accepted the permanent position, starting this fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Athletes represent PWPSD at Basketball Provincial Championships]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/854347</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Athletes from PWA and SSS will represent their schools at the 2025 Basketball Provincial Championships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Health Services' Letter Regarding Measles]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/854324</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alberta Health Services has requested we share the attached letter regarding measles in Alberta.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Penson students host teddy bear drive for GPRH]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/854297</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Penson School’s Student Council has lots to celebrate as it wraps up its third teddy bear drive for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wembley Elementary School welcomes new principal for 2025-2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/854152</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wembley Elementary School will welcome Mrs. Theresa Simmonds as temporary principal for the 2025-2026 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre welcomes international guest Dr. Okabe]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/853959</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Okabe says by studying the initiatives at PWEC, he hopes to gain insights that could contribute to high school education reform in Japan.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:43:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD thanks SERV-ALL Mechanical Services Ltd. for its support]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/853939</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD's Literacy team is thankful for SERV-ALL Mechanical Services Ltd.'s recent $500 donation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rycroft students receive free hot lunch thanks to community sponsors]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/853924</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“The transition from a student-paid program to complimentary lunches ensures that every child, regardless of financial circumstances, receives a warm meal at school at least once a week."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD names Mike Lauzon as new Assistant Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/853808</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has named Mr. Mike Lauzon as the next Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:17:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD celebrates 2024 Academic Excellence Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/853599</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On February 20, PWPSD honoured 16 2024 graduates for their academic excellence in their final year of high school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD celebrates Passionate Heart Awards nominees]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/853521</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division is honoured to celebrate four of its own as nominees for the 2025 Passionate Heart Awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bonanza students team up with Peace Collaborative Services for class project]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/853447</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bonanza students have teamed up with Peace Collaborative Services to complete a service project that will benefit their own classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:14:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - January 16, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/852975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on January 16, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PowerSchool provides next steps following cybersecurity incident]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/852922</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PowerSchool to provide Identity Protection and Credit Monitoring services to those affected by breach.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:22:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School gets outdoor rink thanks to community support]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/852879</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to an overwhelming amount of support from local businesses and residents, a new outdoor skating rink has become a reality.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD excited to celebrate Family Literacy Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/852874</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:13:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces new Superintendent of Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/852768</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PWPSD Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Mr. Shawn O’Shea has been appointed as Superintendent of Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:58:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident - FAQs]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/852711</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This PowerSchool site will be updated periodically as the company learns more information and takes additional steps in response to its recent security incident.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:51:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/852549</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has been informed of a cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the system used for student information, and is working with PowerSchool to determine the scope of the incident.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's Holiday Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/852268</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares his holiday letter with Alberta parents, students, and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Evelyn-Lou Wardley named PWPSD’s 2024 Christmas card art contest winner]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/851687</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Evelyn-Lou Wardley, a Grade 7 student at Harry Balfour School, for being crowned the winner of the Division’s 2024 Christmas card art contest!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools prepare for annual Christmas events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/851685</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s festivities begin with Harry Balfour School’s Christmas concert at People’s Church on Tuesday, December 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD will honour Remembrance Day with student-led events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/851057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting Thursday, November 7, students throughout Peace Wapiti Public School Division will honour Remembrance Day during their schools’ annual ceremonies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Superintendent announces retirement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/850589</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Over the years I have been blessed with outstanding students, an amazing school community, collaborative colleagues, and a supportive and engaging Board..."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[11th Annual PWPSD Christmas Card Art Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/850425</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's art contest is open to PWPSD students in Grades 7-9.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The new Harry Balfour School is officially open]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/849910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On September 27, PWPSD celebrated the new Harry Balfour School grand opening.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:53:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD students ready to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/849791</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting September 25, students across PWPSD will reflect on the legacy of residential schools through Indigenous activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - September 5, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/849406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on September 5, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's Back to School Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/849279</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares his Back to School letter with Alberta parents, students, and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:00:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Titans football to be televised on Eastlink, Global TV September 13]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/849203</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Game of the Week will take place at Hansen Lincoln Field in Grande Prairie, kick-off is at 7:00 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:06:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848795</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD extends a warm welcome to new and returning families as students and staff prepare to return to class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:15:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pembina Pipeline donates $8,000 to Harry Balfour School playground]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848794</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“We are so thankful to Pembina Pipeline and our other supporters for their help in building a beautiful learning environment for our students..."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:29:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD celebrates Indigenous Graduate Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is honoured to celebrate its young Indigenous leaders through the Division’s Indigenous Graduate Awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:09:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's letter on celebrating a successful school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848559</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares his letter on celebrating the 2023-2024 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:32:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD welcomes new Indigenous Education Services Team Lead]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848532</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is happy to welcome Mrs. Ashley Tower as the new temporary Indigenous Education Services Team Lead.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:58:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's letter on new rules to balance student well-being and learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848430</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares his letter on the new rules regarding mobile devices in classrooms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:26:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two PWPSD schools awarded energy grants by Inside Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848365</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The grant program is open to all K-12 schools across Alberta and awards schools with up to $5,000.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:02:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jen Clevette receives ATA’s Distinguished Leadership Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD would like to congratulate Ms. Jen Clevette, Principal of Harry Balfour School, for receiving the ATA's Distinguished Leadership Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:34:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy rugby players honour Indigenous heritage with new jerseys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848220</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to rugby coach Ms. Sandboe-Goleniec and a dedicated team of staff, students and community members, PWA rugby players have brought Indigenous heritage to the field.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beaverlodge Elementary School welcomes Bev Nayko as Acting Assistant Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848191</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Bev Nayko has been named Acting Assistant Principal of Beaverlodge Elementary School and will join Ms. Stacey Rey as its new admin team for the upcoming school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:02:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ridgevalley student wins provincial art contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/848038</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brynley Dickenson has won the Student Transportation Association of Alberta’s School Bus Safety Week art contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:45:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stacey Rey named Acting Principal of Beaverlodge Elementary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Stacey Rey has been named Acting Principal of Beaverlodge Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 14:56:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD receives $8,000 donation from annual Iceberg Hockey Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847814</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is extremely grateful to the Iceberg Hockey Tournament and its organizers for their generous donation to the Division’s mental health resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 10:55:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Robert W. Zahara School announces new administration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847776</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[RWZ is excited to announce Mrs. Stacy Rorem has been appointed Acting Principal and Mrs. Rebecca Evarts will take on the role of Acting Assistant Principal for the upcoming school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 08:37:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - May 23, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847742</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on May 23, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 08:09:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School invites you on an adventure back in time on May 15]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847223</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Blast from the Past event will take place at Harry Balfour School, 10815 – 104 Street in Grande Prairie from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on May 15.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 12:24:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Olympic medalist Brigette Lacquette shares her journey with PWPSD students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff at Hythe Regional School and Beaverlodge Elementary School eagerly welcomed Brigette Lacquette, the first First Nations hockey player to be named to Canada’s National Women’s Team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 15:28:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School receives financial support from Swan City Rotary and Whispering Ridge Community School Participarent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847191</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School is extremely grateful for two recent donations, nearing $10,000.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 12:18:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School, Beaverlodge Regional High School announce new assistant principals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847156</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School and Beaverlodge Regional High School are excited to announce new assistant principals for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 12:21:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wembley Elementary School is getting a new playground]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847122</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Construction of the new playground will begin this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 09:05:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hythe students prepare to perform national anthem at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847085</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships’ Opening Ceremony will be held at the Design Works Centre on Monday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 16:01:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD will head overseas to share numeracy research internationally]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/847000</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD Numeracy Coordinators gearing up to share research with educators from across the world.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 08:37:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division’s graduation ceremonies begin this Saturday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/846937</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD's graduation ceremonies begin Saturday, May 4 when the Division’s largest grad class of the year crosses the stage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:01:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces 2024 Teacher Bursary recipients]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/846929</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PWPSD Teacher Bursary program was created to assist individuals living within the Division’s boundaries to attain their Bachelor of Education degree.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:25:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - April 18, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/846745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on April 18, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:02:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sexsmith students present Mary Poppins Jr. May 10, 11, 12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/846415</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting May 10, 30 RWZ students ranging in grades 2 through 6 will be performing their rendition of Mary Poppins Jr.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:36:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Penson School receives $8,000 NuVista Energy Ltd. donation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/846366</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Penson School is extremely grateful to NuVista Energy Ltd. for its recent $8,000 donation, which has been used to purchase a new high jump mat.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:26:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Penson School community eager to help shape young minds]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/846087</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Ashly Bowen, Grade 5 and junior high Options teacher, says her Options students have benefited from an array of local talent.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:40:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces new assistant principals for 2024-2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/846043</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sexsmith Secondary School and Hythe Regional School will begin the upcoming school year with new administration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - March 14, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845945</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on March 14, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces new Inclusive Education Coaches]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is pleased to welcome Mrs. Kasia Pfefferle and Mrs. Nicole Bowman to the Inclusive Education team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Julian Camsell will join Peace Wapiti Academy’s Administration this fall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845912</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWA is excited to welcome Mr. Julian Camsell to its Administrative team for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division announces Robin Bailey as Literacy Coordinator]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845898</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of the Literacy team, Mrs. Bailey will work with schools to advance the programming and teaching of reading and writing across the division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD continues to work toward new high school]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845897</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD continues to plan for a new high school north of Grande Prairie, despite not being listed in the Alberta Government’s 2024 budget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bonanza School creates braille books for local students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845881</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Braille books are now available to PWPSD students thanks to a group of Grade 5 and 6 students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:42:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces boundary change for Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845800</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After much deliberation, the PWPSD Board of Trustees have made their decision regarding the Whispering Ridge Community School boundary change.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:26:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Clairmont Community School welcomes new assistant principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845775</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Clairmont Community School is excited to welcome Mr. Johnathan Warr as Assistant Principal for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:35:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sexsmith Secondary and Eaglesham School will start the 2024-2025 school year with new principals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Ali Lario has been named Sexsmith Secondary School's newest principal; Mr. Mark Pelley will join Eaglesham School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:05:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD’s Indigenous Education Services welcomes Jackie Benning as temporary lead]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845542</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Benning will begin her new role on March 11, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - February 22, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845208</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on February 22, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:36:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy welcomes new principal for 2024-2025 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845133</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy is excited to announce Mrs. Kaila Villiger as its new principal for the upcoming school year, making her just the third principal of PWA in its 23-year history.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:43:01 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD celebrates 2022-23 Academic Excellence Award recipients]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845131</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all our 2022-23 Academic Excellence Award recipients!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:10:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division announces new District Principals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/845031</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is pleased to announce Mrs. Erin MacLellan as the new District Principal of Inclusive Education, and Mr. Mike Lauzon as the District Principal of Educational Services.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation donates $7,500 to PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/844873</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD would like to thank the GPFFCF for its continued partnership and everything it provides to our communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:26:20 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School’s playground fund gets boost from Five Mile Community Ag Society]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/844686</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School is getting closer to its new playground thanks to a recent $30,000 donation from the Five Mile Community Agricultural Society.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:33:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School receives $50,000 grant from County of Grande Prairie for new playground]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/844349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[HBS is extremely grateful to the County of Grande Prairie for its $50,000 contribution to its replacement school’s new playground.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:32:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - January 18, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/844289</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on January 18, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:12:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students help Sleeve the Stigma]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/844104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[January 24 is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day where Canadians are encouraged to take action and create positive change for mental health.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:29:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools celebrate Family Literacy Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/844023</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools throughout Peace Wapiti Public School Division are getting ready to celebrate Family Literacy Day with activities, spirit days and books!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:38:05 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NuVista Energy Ltd. donates more than $12,000 to Wembley Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/843825</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[NuVista Energy Ltd. donates $12576.45 to Wembley Elementary School for new interactive televisions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:53:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's Holiday Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/843358</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares his Holiday letter with Alberta parents, students, and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:53:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - December 7, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/843073</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on December 7, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:45:52 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bonanza School receives $50K from Saddle Hills County for new playground]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/842937</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Saddle Hills County, Bonanza School now has the cash it needs for a new playground.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:17:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools prepare for annual Christmas concerts]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/842754</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools throughout PWPSD are gearing up for their annual Christmas concerts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:53:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - November 23, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/842683</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on November 23, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:46:57 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charlotte Dembicki named winner of the 2023 PWPSD Christmas card art contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/842585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations Charlotte, a Grade 5 student at Harry Balfour School, for being named the winner of the 2023 PWPSD Christmas card art contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:28:53 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students receive free Beaverlodge Blades hockey season passes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/842482</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, every K-12 student in the area will receive free season passes to the Beaverlodge Blades Junior B hockey games for the 2023-2024 season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:33:55 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD set to honour Remembrance Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/841864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD students and staff will honour Remembrance Day with ceremonies on Nov. 8 & 9.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - October 26, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/841860</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on October 26, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[10th Annual PWPSD Christmas Card Art Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/841377</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's art contest is open to PWPSD students in Grades 4-6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teaching About Controversial Issues]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/841261</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD values its strong relationships with its students, staff, families and communities built on transparency and trust. We enjoy working with our families to provide the best possible education to our students, and value each partner’s perspective.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:38:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - September 28, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/840903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on September 28, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:32:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/840563</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Throughout the week of September 25-29, students across PWPSD will reflect on the legacy of residential schools through Orange Shirt Day events.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Education - Resuming engagement on draft Social Studies curriculum]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/840405</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares an engagement update on the draft K-6 Social Studies curriculum.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:16:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's Back to School Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/840184</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides shares his Back to School letter with Alberta parents, students, and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:06:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/839708</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) extends a warm welcome to new and returning families as students and staff prepare to return to class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:49:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hythe Regional School welcomes Teresa Wouters as Assistant Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/839760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Wouters says she and the rest of the administrative team are excited and optimistic as the upcoming school year approaches.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:44:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SRRA student accepted to U of A summer research program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/839082</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WISEST focuses on creating effective programs to empower women, and other underrepresented groups, to pursue, impact, and succeed in the fields of science, engineering, and technology.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:29:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - June 15, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/839075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on June 15, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:00:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD celebrates Indigenous Student Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/839065</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is honoured to celebrate its young Indigenous leaders through the 7 Sacred Teachings Indigenous Student Recognition and Academic Achievement Awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:19:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[La Glace School, Clairmont Community School will see new principals this fall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Erin Eady will be Acting Principal at La Glace School, while Ms. Jennifer Thompson will become Principal at Clairmont Community School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools ready to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838965</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated annually on June 21, is a day for Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contribution to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:40:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wembley schools home to new Indigenous murals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838912</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The libraries at Wembley Elementary School and Helen E. Taylor School received unique Indigenous murals earlier this spring.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:59:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Whispering Ridge Community School student wins provincial art contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838736</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bailey Battig, Grade 5 student at WRCS, has won the Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council’s School Bus Safety Week art contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:00:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School reveals new logo]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838693</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grade 6 student Eli Krisko submitted the winning artwork that has become the school’s new logo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:06:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD’s Trustee McIntosh awarded PSBAA’s Special Contribution to Public Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838680</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Special Contribution to Public Education award is presented to a Public School Board, Trustee(s), Senior Administration, or member of the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:14:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD receives $7,000 donation from Iceberg Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is extremely grateful to the Iceberg Tournament and its organizers for the generous donation to the Division’s mental health resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 14:50:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - May 25, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838453</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on May 25, 2023]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 12:09:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New administration coming to three PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838337</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is pleased to announce that Harry Balfour School, Peace Wapiti Academy, and Spirit River Regional Academy will start the 2023-2024 school year with new assistant principals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 09:52:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces new Assistant Principals for 2023-2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838109</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is excited to announce Mrs. Maryanne Buck and Ms. Brooke Prince as new Assistant Principals of Harry Balfour School and Sexsmith Secondary School respectively.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 11:30:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - April 27, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/838033</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on April 27, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 12:18:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD working with County of Grande Prairie on new high school project]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/837595</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD and the County of Grande Prairie are delighted to be working together on a new high school that will be located north of the city of Grande Prairie.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 08:40:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division's graduation ceremonies begin May 5]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/837712</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD’s graduation ceremonies will begin with PWA’s grand march and cap and gown ceremony on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 respectively.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:32:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit River Regional Academy announces Mr. Pullishy as new Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/837670</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Daren Pullishy has been named Spirit River Regional Academy (SRRA)’s new principal for 2023-2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Saddle Hills County donates $50K for Savanna School rock climbing wall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/837340</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A major addition to the Savanna School gymnasium has been made possible thanks to a very generous donation from Saddle Hills County.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:40:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ms. Thompson Acting Principal of La Glace School for 2023-2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/837232</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Current Acting Principal of La Glace School, Ms. Thompson, will continue in the role for the duration of the 2023-2024 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:42:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bonanza School builds beeping Easter eggs for students with visual impairments]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836982</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["The kids worked hard to make today special for our students with visual impairments and it couldn’t have gone any better.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:54:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Schmidt announced as WRCS’s newest Assistant Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Hilary Schmidt will begin the 2023-2024 school year as Whispering Ridge Community School’s newest Assistant Principal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:05:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - March 16, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836819</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836819</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on March 16, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:05:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[More PWPSD students to receive transportation services]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836714</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting in September 2023, more PWPSD students will qualify for transportation to and from school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:58:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - February 23, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836100</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on February 23, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:47:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Penson students donate more than 100 teddy bears to GPRHF]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836442</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["The idea to host a stuffy drive came directly from the students. It’s been so successful, we hope to make it an annual event.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:33:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD providing students, families with mental health supports]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836405</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the addition of two new supports, PWPSD has been providing five wellness services since January.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:25:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD given green light for new high school]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/836281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is excited to announce it has received planning funding for a new high school north of the city of Grande Prairie.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:52:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD receives $5,000 donation from Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/835468</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is honoured to have received a generous donation from the Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:02:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - January 19, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/835240</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on January 19, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:13:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools celebrate Family Literacy Day 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/834983</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools throughout Peace Wapiti Public School Division are excited to celebrate Family Literacy Day with activities, theme days and books!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:32:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD takes action]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/834765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD offers a number of support services to students and their families. Contact your school if you would like more information on how to access these supports.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:59:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy art students leave their mark]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/834762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[What began as a student’s idea has come to life, and the Art 20/30 students at PWA have taken their art outside the classroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:36:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - December 8, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/834106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on December 8, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:39:50 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - November 24, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/833716</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on November 24, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:59:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division prepares to celebrate the holidays]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/833564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools throughout the Peace Wapiti Public School Division are preparing for their annual Christmas concerts, and are excited to invite families back for in-person celebrations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:36:10 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Damon Christie – Winner of the 2022 PWPSD Christmas card art contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/833467</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Damon’s artwork was selected from among 176 submissions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:02:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A letter from  the Minister of Education - Ensuring access to education for all students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/833510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange announced a new regulation that will protect students' access to in-person learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:55:22 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division receives mental health grant from Alberta Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/833472</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division is thrilled to have been awarded a substantial mental health grant from Alberta Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:42:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sexsmith Secondary student raises over $24,000 for Alberta Stollery Children’s Hospital]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/833444</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“It feels good to help children who just want to go outside..."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:53:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools to host Remembrance Day ceremonies]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/832640</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools throughout the Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) will honour Remembrance Day with student-led ceremonies beginning on Wednesday, November 9; parents and community members are welcome to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:19:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - October 20, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/832421</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on October 20, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:03:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sexsmith Secondary begins Indigenization journey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/831947</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["This is a great step toward reconciliation as it enhances the awareness for all people."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:30:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ryan Wagner Memorial Award presented to Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/831590</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WRCS raised over $4,500, which earned them the title of the top fundraising school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:10:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - September 29, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/831351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on September 29, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:25:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD pilots Cree language course]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/831023</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s virtual program includes 11 students from Grades 7 and 8 from four schools within the Division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:30:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Orange Shirt Day at PWPSD schools – Every Child Matters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/831016</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On September 30, PWPSD will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis survivors and their families, and communities. All PWPSD schools and offices will be closed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:58:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools to host Terry Fox Run events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/830896</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD schools are excited to honour Terry Fox through online fundraising campaigns and school run events, beginning Thursday, September 22.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:22:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - September 8, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/831074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on September 8, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:38:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music therapy offered at Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/830351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WRCS Assistant Principal Maryanne Buck says she is looking forward to having students access their creativity and express their thoughts and feelings through music.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:19:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tri-board decision: Team sports, practices postponed for September]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813626</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grande Prairie, AB – Leadership at Peace Wapiti Public School Division, Grande Prairie Public School Division and Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools have made a joint decision to postpone team sports and practices for the month of September, while schools focus on reorienting students to in-school learning and supporting wellness.

The tri-board decision aligns with a statement from the Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA) on August 13, 2020, postponing all ASAA fall provincial championships until the Alberta Government moves to Stage 3 of its provincial relaunch strategy.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:28:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/830332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) extends a warm welcome to new and returning families as students and staff return to the classroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:18:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Minister of Education's Back to School Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/830288</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange shares her Back to School letter with Alberta parents, students, and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre moves into new home]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/830214</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alternative Education Principal, Kate Thon says staff are excited for the move.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:50:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD welcomes new Wellness Coach to start 2022-23 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/830172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is excited to welcome Ms. Danielle Vavrek as its newest Wellness Coach.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD’s Rosenberger-Deleeuw invited to inaugural Matriarch Summit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/829847</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural Matriarch Summit took place on June 23 and 24 in Winnipeg, MB.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:07:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - June 16, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/829631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on June 16, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:28:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD welcomes new Inclusive Education Learning Coach]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/829600</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD welcomes Mrs. Baker as our newest Inclusive Education Learning Coach!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:01:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD ready to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/829485</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated annually on June 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:37:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report - June 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/829389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:16:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Dzus Clarke named BRHS’s new Assistant Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/829268</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Dzus Clarke will join Mr. Rourke as BRHS's new administration team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - May 26, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/829128</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on May 26, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:14:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. MacAlister announced as Helen E. Taylor’s new Assistant Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/829034</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. MacAlister will begin as Assistant Principal this fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces two new principals for 2022-23 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828981</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Michael Rourke will become principal at Beaverlodge Regional High School, and Mrs. Sherry Wishnowski will begin her PWPSD career as principal of Ridgevalley School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 14:25:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD welcomes Coordinator of Learning and Instruction in Numeracy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828971</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations Mrs. Geisbrecht!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 10:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report - May 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828695</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, May 26, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 14:42:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD receives $8,000 donation from Iceberg Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD thanks the Iceberg Tournament for its generous donation for mental health resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 15:59:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD staff, volunteers awarded with Excellence in Education awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD staff and volunteers awarded Swan City Rotary Club's Excellence in Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 11:38:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Penson School, Wembley Elementary School welcome new principals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828345</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Nicole Gillies and Ms. Robyn Lieverse have accepted the principal positions at Penson School and Wembley Elementary School respectively.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 13:08:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD nominates Mckenna Wolstenholme for Edwin Parr Teachers Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828207</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Alberta School Boards Association’s annual Edwin Parr Teacher Awards recognize excellent first year teachers across the province.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Penny Rose becomes PWPSD’s Director of Education Services]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828204</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Rose will move to Central Office this fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3D Charity Hockey & Soccer tournament kicks off Friday, May 6]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's event will be held at the CKC field, across from the Eastlink Centre, in Grande Prairie.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 21:53:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division prepares for grad season]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828170</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD graduation events will begin with Peace Wapiti Academy on Friday, May 6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 08:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - April 28, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828148</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on April 28, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 14:17:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Bus Driver Appreciation Day - May 2, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828018</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 08:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bezanson School welcomes Mr. Stephen Clark as principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/828088</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Stephen Clark will join Bezanson School in the fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Whispering Ridge Community School welcomes new assistant principals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827968</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Peter Bailey and Mrs. Maryanne Buck will join newly appointed principal Mrs. Abby Stilwell as WRCS's new leadership team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:12:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report - April 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827954</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:56:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces principals for Helen E. Taylor and Colony schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827861</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Cindy Young and Ms. Rebecca Jobson have accepted the principal roles at Helen E. Taylor School and the Hutterite colony schools respectively.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:34:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD's Indigenous Education Services reflects on Pope Francis' apology for residential schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827764</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827764</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Since the apology, PWPSD's Indigenous Education Services team has had time to reflect on the historical event and its significance in the country’s journey to truth and reconciliation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:56:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy returns to class as RCMP concludes investigation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827574</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827574</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The RCMP evacuation order has ended.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:36:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RCMP evacuate Peace Wapiti Academy as precautionary measure]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827571</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827571</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[PWA students and staff are all safe and accounted for.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:16:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - March 24, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827420</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827420</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on March 24, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:29:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School to offer KinderSmart programming this fall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827289</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827289</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Harry Balfour School is pleased to announce its new Kindergarten option for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year: KinderSmart.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:27:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – March 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827274</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827274</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:18:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools prepare for in-person Indigenous Speaker Series]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827254</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827254</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The Indigenous Speaker Series, an annual tour of Indigenous role models throughout the Division, is a time to celebrate the success and strength of Indigenous leaders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:16:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Whispering Ridge Community School and Robert W. Zahara School welcome new principals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827220</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827220</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff at WRCS in the County of Grande Prairie, and RWZ in Sexsmith will have new principals to start the 2022-2023 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:45:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alberta Education Assurance Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826858</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826858</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Have you received your Alberta Education Assurance Survey in the mail?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:28:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week: March 14-18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827066</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827066</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Join us in expressing thanks to the dedicated substitute teachers who support our students and teachers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 School Year Calendar Approved]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827064</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/827064</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022-2023 School Year Calendar was approved at the Board meeting on February 24, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:17:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remaining COVID-19 school requirements to be removed March 1]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826731</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Effective March 1, wearing a mask inside PWPSD buildings, or on school buses, will no longer be required by anyone.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:05:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - February 24, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826732</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826732</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on February 24, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:01:01 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report - February 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826582</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826582</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:18:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wednesday, February 23 is Pink Shirt Day - Lift Each Other Up]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826531</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826531</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Pink Shirt Day is an annual anti-bullying day that takes place on the last Wednesday of February.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:35:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy under Hold and Secure]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826509</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826509</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[UPDATE: PWA no longer under Hold and Secure.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:42:01 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ridgevalley students supplied bottled water due to boil water advisory]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826385</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826385</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The Municipal District of Greenview has issued a boil water advisory for the Hamlet of Ridgevalley.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:49:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD names Shawn O’Shea Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826229</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/826229</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[New Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services announced.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Penson School moves to at-home learning Wednesday, January 26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/825892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has requested a temporary shift to at-home/remote learning for Penson School from the Minister of Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:25:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – January 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/825648</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/825648</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:34:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning in the Great Outdoors – PWPSD celebrates Family Literacy Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/825829</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/825829</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD schools are getting ready to celebrate Family Literacy Day on Thursday, January 27.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:08:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students excited to be back at Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/825641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whispering Ridge Community School (WRCS) welcomed back its playschool and Grade 1 students and staff this morning after a lengthy stay at the Grande Prairie Alliance Church.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:02:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - December 9, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824866</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824866</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on December 9, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:08:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Kaori Doble – Winner of the 2021 PWPSD Christmas Card Art Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824821</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824821</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to PWPSD's 2021 Christmas Card Art Contest winner!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:21:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Academy under Hold and Secure]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824753</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824753</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[UPDATE 2:30PM: The Hold and Secure at PWA has been lifted.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:51:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report - December 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824638</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824638</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, December 9, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:37:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - November 25, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824385</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824385</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on November 25, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:45:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Whispering Ridge Community School starting to feel whole again]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824351</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824351</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Whispering Ridge Community School has received its new modular classrooms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:27:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vaccine Letter to Parents and Guardians from CMOH Dr. Hinshaw]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824288</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824288</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health, provides information about vaccinations for children aged 5-11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:39:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report - November 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824197</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824197</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, November 25, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:48:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Share your thoughts on the draft K-6 curriculum]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824174</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/824174</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians, staff and the general public are invited to have their say on the draft K-6 curriculum.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:25:21 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News - November 1, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on October 28, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:12:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Diploma exams weigh less for 2021-2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823373</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823373</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Alberta Education has recently announced that diploma exams will temporarily weigh less for the 2021-2022 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:34:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – October 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823301</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:08:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD 8th Annual Christmas Card Art Contest: Open to Grades 10-12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823212</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823212</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has launched its 8th annual Christmas Card Art Contest. Each year the school division rotates the contest through its grade divisions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:29:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Announces Official Results of the 2021 Trustee Elections]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823162</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823162</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Newcomer Martine Piebiak joins incumbents Wendy Kelm and Stefanie Clarke as elected Trustees of the 2021-2025 PWPSD Board]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:01:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Announces Unofficial Results of the 2021 Trustee Elections]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823059</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/823059</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The following are the unofficial results of the PWPSD 2021 Elections.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:20:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – October 14, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822876</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822876</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on October 7, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:49:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Advanced Voting for Birch Hills County Voters set for Saturday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822747</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822747</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Birch Hills County voters can vote for their school board trustee on Saturday, October 9, or on Monday, October 18.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:27:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get Ready to Vote on October 18!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822733</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822733</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The County of Grande Prairie has created a Voter Information Map that shows voters where to go on Election Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:26:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Do you have COVID-19 symptoms? If so, stay home.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822730</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822730</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Stay home and isolate if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:16:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report - September 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822525</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2021.
Please note: Some photos were taken prior to the September 16 mask mandate being implemented.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[12th Annual Sisters in Spirit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822577</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822577</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre invites you to the 12th Annual Sisters in Spirit event Monday, October 4, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:27:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Cafeteria Services Requested at Peace Wapiti Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822441</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822441</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD is requesting proposals for school cafeteria services for PWA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:31:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vaccines Recommended, Not Required]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822355</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822355</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD thanks all students, families and staff for their understanding while we navigate through this pandemic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:29:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Orange Shirt Day at PWPSD Schools - Every Child Matters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822335</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822335</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Throughout the week of September 27 – October 1, students across the Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) will reflect on the legacy of residential schools through Orange Shirt Day (OSD) events.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Merv Crouse Coats for Kids Campaign has begun!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822206</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822206</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Drop off your gently-used winter wear from now until October 15 at Crouse's Cleaners!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hold and Secure Lifted at Harry Balfour School and Peace Wapiti Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822195</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822195</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[For a short period this morning, a Hold and Secure was issued by the RCMP for Harry Balfour School and Peace Wapiti Academy.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:28:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Announces Official Results of Nomination Day 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822107</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822107</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Nominations for the Peace Wapiti Public School Division’s Board Trustees were held yesterday, September 20, and 13 nominations were received for the nine different wards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:16:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Announces Unofficial Results of Nomination Day 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822069</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822069</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Nominations for the Peace Wapiti Public School Division’s Board Trustees were held today and 13 nominations were received for the nine different wards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:28:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Did You Know?: Bus Inspections]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822005</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/822005</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Did you know that Peace Wapiti Public School Division's bus drivers are all commercial drivers and must abide by the same rules and regulations as other commercial drivers (e.g. truck drivers)?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:31:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD launching new Bus Status app]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819609</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819609</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The Bus Status app is available on the App Store and Google Play, and has replaced PWPSD’s email-based bus route notification system.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:16:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Class of 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819859</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819859</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[High school graduation ceremonies throughout Peace Wapiti Public School Division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 16:38:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Nomination Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/821411</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:44:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Class of 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/820066</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/820066</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[High school graduation event plans for two additional high schools – Beaverlodge Regional High School and Eaglesham School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:48:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[June is National Indigenous Peoples Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/820054</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/820054</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[On June 21, PWPSD schools will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:29:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – May 27, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819984</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819984</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on May 27, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:55:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[June 3 is Mental Wellness Day for Schools –  Take care of yourself and each other]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819681</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819681</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[On June 3, 2021, schools can access free, online sessions on mental wellness. There are individual sessions for Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grades 4 to 6 and Grades 7 to 12 students – as well as teachers, staff and parents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 13:57:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wear orange on Monday, May 31, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819911</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819911</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[We honour and remember the 215 children found at a former residential school in Kamloops. Help is available for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of this news.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2021 17:47:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ASCA Parent / Guardian Survey on Schooling and Covid-19 (Spring 2021)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819948</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819948</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[All parents / guardians in Alberta with children in Kindergarten to Grade 12 are invited to participate in the survey by June 18, 2021]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 13:31:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get involved: Child and Youth Well-Being Review]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819881</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819881</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[An expert advisory panel will explore ways to best support the well-being of children and youth impacted by COVID-19. Albertans are invited to share their thoughts and ideas with the panel through an online survey from May 27 to July 31, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 11:54:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – May 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819807</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819807</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, May 27, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 14:39:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New this year: Speech and Language Pathology Screenings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819265</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819265</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD schools are booking free Speech and Language screening sessions for 3- and 4-year-olds who may benefit from a supportive early entry to school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 14:52:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD announces remote learning plan for May 7-24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819367</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819367</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten to Grade 12 students will move to at-home remote learning effective Friday morning, May 7, returning to in-school learning on Tuesday, May 25. Some exceptions may apply – see story for details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 13:26:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent and Public Sessions on the K-6 Draft Curriculum]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819295</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819295</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Alberta Education is holding online sessions so Albertans can hear information about the curriculum and ask questions. Register now to participate in virtual sessions on May 5, 6 and 13.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 09:09:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Government of Alberta Media Release: Vaccinating teachers, education and child care workers]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819278</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alberta teachers, early childhood educators and support staff can start booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments starting May 4.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 16:44:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – April 29, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819264</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read PWPSD Board News – a report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on April 29, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 15:06:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Education Week is May 3-7 and Mental Health Week is May 3-9]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819256</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[While it is a coincidence that Education Week aligns with Mental Health Week in 2021, the two are perhaps more closely related this year than any other.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 13:20:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woking School will close at end of 2020-21 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board meeting at PWPSD Central Office on April 29, 2021 signaled the end of an era of education for the Woking area when the Board unanimously voted to close Woking School at the end of the current 2020-21 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:21:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Bus Driver Appreciation Day – May 3, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819197</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School bus drivers arriving at schools in Peace Wapiti Public School Division on Monday morning will receive a School Bus Driver Appreciation Day gift, presented by Principals on behalf of PWPSD as a small token of appreciation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:59:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD celebrates School Principal Day on Saturday, May 1]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819191</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us as we say “Thank You” to our 44 Principals and Assistant Principals who continue to provide strong leadership through one of the most challenging times in education in recent history.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:53:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Junior and Senior High students in the City of Grande Prairie moving to at-home remote learning May 3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819173</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, April 29, 2021, the Government of Alberta announced new mandatory measures to address growing COVID-19 cases in hot spot communities across Alberta. These measures impact Harry Balfour School, Peace Wapiti Academy and PWEC ONLY.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:53:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD will not participate in Draft K-6 Curriculum Pilot]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After taking the time to review the Kindergarten - Grade 6 Draft Curriculum and engage in collaborative discussions with its Board of Trustees and School Administrators, PWPSD Administration has decided not to participate in the pilot in the upcoming 2021-22 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:25:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Telephone Service restored, Tuesday, April 27, 10:27 a.m.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our telephone service provider is now listing service across AB as "Degraded, affecting some customers. Now starting to process calls gradually." The PWPSD IT Department says calls are able to go through to offices/schools. Thank you for your patience.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:41:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – April 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819065</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:56:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at one PWPSD school, April 26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819049</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819049</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for Monday, April 26, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:42:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at five PWPSD schools, April 24-25]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819027</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819027</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for the weekend of April 24-25, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:07:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at two PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819003</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/819003</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for Friday, April 23, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:26:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confirmed COVID-19 case affecting three PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818968</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The daily report for Thursday, April 22, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:10:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Earth Day 2021 – Restore Our Earth]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818924</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 22 is Earth Day. Let’s do our part to restore our earth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:23:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at two PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818869</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for Monday, April 19, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:08:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents, we need you to be involved in School Council.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818336</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your voice is important to us. We invite you to submit your thoughts on School Councils, and then rate ideas submitted by others. The Thought Exchange will close at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:00:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at six PWPSD schools, April 17-18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818848</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A summary report of COVID-19 cases reported in six PWPSD schools during the weekend of April 17-18, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:16:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at one PWPSD school]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in PWPSD schools for Friday, April 16, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:04:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents/Guardians: Alberta Education Assurance Survey completion deadline extended to April 28, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our education system must know what is working well and where there is room for improvement. The results of our Assurance Survey give everyone important information and evidence about the quality of your child’s education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:06:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fire at Whispering Ridge Community School contained to Grade 1, preschool modular classrooms]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818671</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The fire alarms sounded at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The fire was contained to the Grade 1 and playschool modular classrooms and the building was unoccupied. The cause of the fire is under investigation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:11:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Single COVID-19 cases confirmed at two PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818580</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818580</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for Thursday, April 8, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:11:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at two PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818526</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818526</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[A daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for Wednesday, April 7, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:25:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at one PWPSD school]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818403</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818403</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for Tuesday, April 6, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:11:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Green Shirt Day – Honouring the “Logan Boulet Effect” on organ donor awareness and registration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818395</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818395</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 7, 2021 is Green Shirt Day, an annual observance following the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash on April 6, 2018, to raise awareness of the importance of registering as an organ donor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:46:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Twelve COVID-19 cases confirmed at six PWPSD schools during Easter long weekend]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A summary report of COVID-19 cases reported in schools over the Easter long weekend, Friday, April 2 - Monday, April 5, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:25:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at one PWPSD school]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818359</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division's daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for Thursday, April 1, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:09:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Motion: Woking School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818335</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PWPSD Board has given a Notice of Motion for the Board meeting on April 29, 2021, that the Board permanently close Woking School at the end of the current 2020-21 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:12:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at three PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818313</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning today, Wednesday, March 31, PWPSD will release a daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools. Today's report includes single cases at both Hythe Regional School and Beaverlodge Regional High School, and three cases at Sexsmith Secondary School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:07:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Peace Wapiti Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Peace Wapiti Academy (PWA). The individual last attended the school on Thursday, March 25.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:13:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Virtual General School Councils' Meeting set for March 30]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817737</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PWPSD annual General School Councils’ Meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet on Tuesday, March 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:24:33 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two additional COVID-19 cases confirmed at Clairmont Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818278</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of two additional cases of COVID-19 at Clairmont Community School. The two individuals last attended the school on Wednesday, March 24 and Friday, March 26. A single case was also reported on March 28.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:20:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three COVID-19 cases confirmed at Sexsmith Secondary School, Grades 11-12 remote learning for remainder of week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818271</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of three cases of COVID-19 at Sexsmith Secondary School, resulting in a decision to move Grades 11 and 12 students and related teaching staff to remote learning until Thursday, April 1 due to the number of staff identified as close contacts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:25:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – March 25, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read PWPSD Board News for a report on news from the PWPSD Board meeting held on March 25, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:42:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Clairmont Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818221</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Clairmont Community School. The individual last attended the school on Tuesday, March 23.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:11:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Beaverlodge Regional High School, Grades 11 and 12 moving to week of remote learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818216</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Beaverlodge Regional High School, resulting in a decision to move Grades 11 and 12 students and related teaching staff to remote learning for the week of March 29 due to the number of staff identified as close contacts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:10:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[**UPDATED TO THREE CASES: Two additional COVID-19 cases confirmed at Hythe Regional School, Junior High moving to week of remote learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a third case of COVID-19 after reporting two additional cases of COVID-19 at Hythe Regional School on Sunday, March 28, resulting in a decision to move Junior High to remote learning for the week of March 29 due to the number of staff identified as close contacts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:03:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Wembley Elementary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818207</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Wembley Elementary School. The individual last attended the school on Thursday, March 18.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 21:27:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Sexsmith Secondary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818204</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Sexsmith Secondary School. The individual last attended the school on Monday, March 22.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:21:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Second COVID-19 case confirmed at Hythe Regional School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a second case of COVID-19 at Hythe Regional School. The individual last attended the school on Tuesday, March 23.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:56:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Hythe Regional School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818107</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Hythe Regional School. The individual last attended the school on Thursday, March 18.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:22:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – March 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/818083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, March 25, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:06:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Penson School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Penson School. The individual last attended the school on Wednesday, March 10.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:53:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Construction Update: Replacement Harry Balfour School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division is pleased to announce that Start Architecture has been named the successful bidder for design of the replacement Harry Balfour School. The expected two-year construction period is anticipated to begin this fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:03:20 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Peace Wapiti Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817770</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Peace Wapiti Academy. The individual last attended the school on Wednesday, March 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:21:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Thought Exchange Report: What areas do we need to focus on to ensure the success of every student?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817710</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In February 2021, PWPSD launched its first Thought Exchange, an online feedback forum where users can anonymously provide their thoughts on a question, and then use the star feature to rate the thoughts of others.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:18:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Sexsmith Secondary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817684</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Sexsmith Secondary School (SSS). The individual last attended the school on Wednesday, March 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:42:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Saddle Hills County FCSS grant helps fund CSLC service at Bonanza, Savanna and Woking Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817667</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A $28,000 grant from the Saddle Hills County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) will offset the cost of providing Community School Liaison Counsellor service at Bonanza School, Savanna School and Woking School during the 2020-21 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:48:18 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week is March 8-12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817658</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us in expressing thanks to the dedicated substitute teachers who support our students and teachers. We appreciate your flexibility and how you have adapted to online and in-person teaching during this challenging year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:30:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Harry Balfour School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817622</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Harry Balfour School (HBS). The individual last attended the school on Wednesday, February 24.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:14:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Thought Exchange Report: What are some important things our incoming Principal should know to support student success?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817618</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In February 2021, PWPSD launched a Thought Exchange to gather feedback on the candidate search to replace the retiring Principal of Hythe Regional School (HRS) at the end of the current 2020-21 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:15:01 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Kindergarten – Online registration opens March 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817232</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten online registration is open to children turning five in 2021. Families who register by March 31 will be entered to win an iPad – draw date is early October.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:41:24 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Hythe Regional School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817398</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Hythe Regional School. The individual last attended the school on Tuesday, February 23.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:16:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Harry Balfour School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Harry Balfour School. The individual last attended the school on Friday, February 19.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:51:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woking School Status Report]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817249</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians, students, staff and community members of Woking School are invited to review the Woking School Status Report and provide feedback via a Thought Exchange by March 8, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:35:46 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – February 18, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817230</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read PWPSD Board News – a report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on February 18, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:34:24 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 24 is Pink Shirt Day – Lift Each Other Up]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817190</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let's look beyond our differences, on Pink Shirt Day and every day, and instead focus on celebrating the things that make us unique.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:23:15 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top graduates of 2020 recognized with PWPSD Academic Awards of Excellence]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817096</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD Trustees honoured 18 graduates of the Class of 2020 with a virtual ceremony shown during the Board meeting on February 18, recognizing outstanding Grade 12 academic achievement during the past school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:13:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Robert W. Zahara Public School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/817082</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Robert W. Zahara Public School in Sexsmith. The individual last attended the school on Thursday, February 11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:19:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – February 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816979</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:29:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New COVID-19 case confirmed at Beaverlodge Regional High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816936</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a fourth case of COVID-19 at Beaverlodge Regional High School . The individual last attended the school on Friday, February 5.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2021 21:01:32 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has been advised of two new cases of COVID-19 at Whispering Ridge Community School. The individuals last attended the school on Monday, February 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:23:32 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Election 2021 – PWPSD accepting nominations for trustee candidates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816727</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD invites prospective candidates to submit nomination forms for school board trustee positions in nine electoral wards. Forms must be submitted by appointment to Central Office by noon on Nomination Day, Monday, September 20, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:07:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Harry Balfour School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816691</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Harry Balfour School. The individual last attended the school on Thursday, February 4.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:44:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Clairmont Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816682</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Clairmont Community School. The individual last attended the school on Wednesday, February 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:50:22 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Hold and Secure ended for Ridgevalley School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816531</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 10:40 a.m. – The RCMP have lifted the Hold and Secure affecting Ridgevalley School this morning. School life has returned to normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:57:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inuit Connections focus of PWPSD Indigenous Speaker Series in February]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816536</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff at PWPSD schools are welcoming Goota Desmarais during her virtual Inuit Connections presentations on February 1-25, part of the annual PWPSD Indigenous Speaker Series.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:30:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Transportation reminds students  to arrive at their bus stop  five minutes before pick-up time]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816509</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Late pick-ups cause delays for other students who are waiting along the route.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:02:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Kindergarten – Online registration opens March 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816227</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten online registration is open to children turning five in 2021. Junior Kindergarten online registration is open to children turning four in 2021. Families who register by March 31 will be entered to win an iPad – draw date is early October.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:19:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third COVID-19 case confirmed at Beaverlodge Regional High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816476</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of a third case of COVID-19 at Beaverlodge Regional High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:19:21 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Second COVID-19 case confirmed at Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816413</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has been advised of a second case of COVID-19 at Whispering Ridge Community School (WRCS). The individual last attended the school on Thursday, January 28.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:44:46 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at two PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816373</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division has been advised of single cases of COVID-19 at two schools: Rycroft School and Whispering Ridge Community School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:47:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Second COVID-19 case confirmed at Beaverlodge Regional High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816363</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has been advised of a second case of COVID-19 at Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:54:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – January 21, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816170</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read PWPSD Board News – a report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on January 21, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:15:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Beaverlodge Regional High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/816151</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS). The individual last attended the school on Tuesday, January 19.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:46:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Remote Learning: Transition Request Deadlines]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815450</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students can only transition to remote learning at designated dates. Three weeks before the start of each term or semester, families should contact their school to request remote learning. Read this story for upcoming deadlines.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:17:10 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – January 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815950</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:56:52 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Travel the World Together – PWPSD schools celebrate Family Literacy Day 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815934</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Family Literacy Day, celebrated annually on January 27, is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Some PWPSD schools expand the event to include a full week of activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:44:52 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Government of Alberta Media Release, January 14, 2021: Updates to COVID-19 reporting in schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815881</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Language describing case numbers of COVID-19 in schools is being updated based on feedback from education partners – including parents, schools and boards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:03:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[M.D. of Greenview grant helps fund Community School Liaison Counsellor service at Ridgevalley, Grovedale schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815742</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A $45,000 grant from the M.D. of Greenview will offset the cost of providing Community School Liaison Counsellor service at Ridgevalley School and Penson School during the 2020-21 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:14:55 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Birch Hills County grant helps fund Community School Liaison Counsellor service at Eaglesham School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An $11,000 grant from Birch Hills County will offset the cost of providing Community School Liaison Counsellor service at Eaglesham School on a weekly basis during the 2020-21 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:02:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter to parents from Education Minister Adriana LaGrange]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815662</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[K to 12 students resume in-person learning on January 11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:47:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Premier Kenney confirms students will return to in-class instruction on Monday, January 11, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021, Premier Kenney announced live on the Your Alberta YouTube channel that students will return to in-class instruction on schedule on Monday, January 11, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:56:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Return to in-school learning on Monday, January 11]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815516</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All students enrolled in in-school learning will return to classes on Monday, January  11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:54:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – December 10, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815110</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read PWPSD Board News – a report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on December 10, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:54:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrate the joy of Christmas at PWPSD schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Awaken the spirit of the season by watching virtual Christmas concerts and events, produced and shared by Peace Wapiti Public Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:40:18 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three PWPSD students recognized with 2020 Leaders of Tomorrow Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/815081</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each year, the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau recognizes youth for volunteerism, leadership, advocacy and perseverance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:31:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD’s process for announcing confirmed COVID-19 cases]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814976</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read this story to learn about Peace Wapiti Public School Division's established process for providing information to the general public whenever a confirmed case of COVID-19 is identified in a school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:12:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Madeline Johnson – Winner of the 2020 PWPSD Christmas Card Art Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814837</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has selected the winner of the 2020 Christmas Card Art Contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:01:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – December 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:54:42 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New information regarding optional diploma exams]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814673</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students who plan on attending college or university should read the additional information regarding optional diploma exams for the 2020-21 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:26:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grassroots Realty’s ‘12 Days of Giving’ donation boosts Harry Balfour School Christmas fund]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On December 3, Riley McLaughlin (left) and Chris Moore (middle) of Grassroots Realty presented a $500 cheque to Harry Balfour School Principal Jen Clevette (right) as part of their ‘12 Days of Giving’ initiative to support local organizations at Christmas time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:02:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Harry Balfour School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814614</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has been advised of a case of COVID-19 at Harry Balfour School. School administration communicated the information to families and staff on Tuesday morning, December 1, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder: All indoor social gatherings are banned as of November 24, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814570</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following letter was shared with PWPSD parents/guardians on December 1, 2020:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:06:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – November 26, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814487</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read PWPSD Board News – a report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board meeting held on November 26, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:33:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hold and Secure ended for schools within Avondale, Royal Oaks neighbourhoods]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814475</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[UPDATE #2, Monday, November 30, 2020, 10:55 a.m. – The RCMP have lifted the Hold and Secure affecting schools in the Avondale and Royal Oaks neighbourhoods, including Harry Balfour School, Peace Wapiti Academy and the Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre. School life has returned to normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:21:05 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guidance for PWPSD Parents/Guardians: November 30 - January 8]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With a state of public health emergency declared by the Government of Alberta on November 24, 2020, new mandatory measures will be in place for education province-wide, effective Monday, November 30, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:22:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – November 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814356</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, November 26 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:22:21 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case confirmed at Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814044</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) was advised of a new confirmed case of COVID-19 at Whispering Ridge Community School (WRCS).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:07:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nominate an Exceptional Educator for a 2021 Prime Minister’s Award by January 12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813987</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nominate an exceptional educator today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:52:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD 7th Annual Christmas Card Art Contest: Open to Grades 7-9]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813972</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD has launched its 7th annual Christmas Card Art Contest. Each year, the school division rotates the contest through grade divisions (Division 1: Grades 1-3; Division 2: Grades 4-6; Division 3: Grades 7-9; and Division 4: Grades 10-12). The 2020 Christmas Card Art Contest will be open to Grades 7-9 students enrolled at PWPSD schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:57:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools focus on three important events this week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813921</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week, schools throughout Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) will learn about the history of moccasins, participate in Métis-focused mental health and cultural awareness sessions, and focus on bullying awareness.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:17:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools remember]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813684</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Remembrance Day events will be held at PWPSD schools on Tuesday, November 10.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:11:55 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at two PWPSD schools, outbreak declared at Peace Wapiti Academy based on two past cases]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813666</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) was advised of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Harry Balfour School (HBS) and Whispering Ridge Community School (WRCS).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:44:01 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How a new school becomes approved]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813665</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an interview with 2dayfm GP on November 4, 2020, PWPSD Deputy Superintendent Darren Young discussed the PWPSD Board's current top three 2021-2024 Capital Plan priorities: a new Grades 9-12 high school located east of Grande Prairie, a new K-8 school in the Clairmont area, and a replacement Peace Wapiti Academy located north of Grande Prairie.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:06:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated symptoms checklist for Albertans under 18, effective November 2, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/814359</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[​The Government of Alberta has updated the list of symptoms for Albertans under 18, and high school students who are over 18 (see pages 1-2). All other Albertans who are 18 and over, including school staff, will continue to use the original Alberta Health daily checklist.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:24:10 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD schools raise nearly $20,000 for cancer research through Terry Fox Run events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813661</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD schools honoured the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run with virtual fundraising campaigns and school run events this fall, generating $19,559.90 for cancer research. Many thanks to all PWPSD staff, students and community members for contributing to this worthy cause.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:42:44 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Be prepared: Five Emergency Response Protocols]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813938</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/Guardians: Please familiarize yourself with the five main emergency response protocols used by PWPSD schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:48:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rock Your Mocs: November 15-21, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813660</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[​Established in 2011, Rock Your Mocs is a worldwide Native American and Indigenous Peoples' movement, held annually during November. It's easy to participate by wearing moccasins to school, to work or wherever your day takes you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:12:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS investigating case of COVID-19 at Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813659</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grande Prairie, AB – On Monday night, October 26, 2020, Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) was advised of a case of COVID-19 at Whispering Ridge Community School (WRCS). School administration communicated the information to families and staff on Monday night.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:07:44 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – October 22, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813658</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[​Read PWPSD Board News – a report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division board meeting held on October 22, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:08:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS investigating case of COVID-19 at Sexsmith Secondary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813657</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[​Grande Prairie, AB – On Sunday evening, October 25, 2020, Alberta Health Services (AHS) advised administration at Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) of a case of COVID-19 at Sexsmith Secondary School (SSS). School administration communicated the information to families and staff on Sunday evening.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:12:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS investigating case of COVID-19 at Peace Wapiti Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813656</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grande Prairie, AB – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has advised administration at Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) of a case of COVID-19 at Peace Wapiti Academy (PWA). The attached letter was sent by AHS to the parents/guardians of PWA students today, Saturday, October 24, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:09:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS investigating case of COVID-19 at Woking School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813655</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grande Prairie, AB – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has advised administration at Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) of a case of COVID-19 at Woking School. The attached letter was sent by AHS to the parents/guardians of Woking School students today, Saturday, October 24, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:12:33 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[International Paper donates 180 feminine hygiene kits to PWA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813653</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 21, 2020, United Way Alberta Northwest representatives Jamie Craig, Executive Director and Tracy Zuk, Resource Development Manager presented 180 feminine hygiene kits to Peace Wapiti Academy (PWA) on behalf of the donor, International Paper Grande Prairie. The kits include feminine products and a positive note for students. PWA was one of two Grande Prairie schools to receive this generous donation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:12:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – October 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:11:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Complete the ASCA survey by midnight, Friday, November 6, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813650</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) invites parents/guardians with children in K-12 to participate in a survey to help them measure the "pandemic pulse" in the return to schooling with COVID-19 implications.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:39:52 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated School Re-entry Guidance Documents, October 8, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813649</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 8, 2020, Alberta Education supplied the following updated information to school boards.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:37:15 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[World Mental Health Day: Saturday, October 10, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813648</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[​World Mental Health Day is this Saturday, October 10. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Talk to a trusted friend or adult, or call or text these help line numbers]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:24:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CCS Junior high students, Indigenous Liaison, teachers commemorate 2,800 children who died in residential schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813646</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Orange Shirt Day installation at Clairmont Community School (CCS) offers a sobering display of the tragic history of residential schools. CCS Indigenous Liaison and Junior High Art Teacher Sheila Payeur says she shared the National Student Memorial Register with her junior high students, an online list of names of students who never returned from Canadian residential schools. The list, part of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Commission website, divulges the names of 2,800 children who are accounted for as having died in the residential school system.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:26:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[World Teachers’ Day 2020.10.05]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[World Teachers' Day is Monday, October 5, 2020 – an opportunity to express our awareness, understanding and appreciation for the vital contribution teachers make to education and development.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:17:42 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – September 24, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813644</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read PWPSD Board News – a report from the Peace Wapiti Public School Division board meeting held on September 24, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:16:11 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3D Children’s Charity named Friends of Education, PWPSD teacher Nicole Cooper wins Zone 1 Edwin Parr Teacher Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813643</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grande Prairie, AB – Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) joined with Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) and Grande Prairie Catholic School Division (GPCSD) in a joint Friends of Education Award presentation to the 3D Children's Charity during a special luncheon yesterday, part of the annual Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) Zone 1 meeting held at the Peace River School Division office. Edwin Parr Teacher Award Zone 1 nominees are also honoured at the event for their outstanding first year of teaching, including PWPSD nominee Nicole Cooper of Sexsmith Secondary School who was also named the overall winner for Zone 1.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:30:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Orange Shirt Day at PWPSD schools: Every Child Matters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Remembering, honouring, educating, advocating: PWPSD students will reflect on the legacy of residential schools during Orange Shirt Day (OSD) events, the majority of which will align with the official observance on Wednesday, September 30. In keeping with the current public health measures, school events will not be open to the public.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:30:57 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Terry Fox School Run events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813640</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD schools will honour the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run through online fundraising campaigns and school run events, beginning Wednesday, September 23. In keeping with the current guidance to reduce attendees at outdoor events, and to protect the health and safety of students and staff, school run events will not be open to community participants and volunteers. Local media may take photos at a distance. A follow-up report on the total funds raised will be released in October.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:31:52 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Good News Report – September 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813639</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following Good News Report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) and its schools will be shared at the upcoming Board meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:32:46 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Be Prepared: Five Emergency Response Protocols]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/Guardians: Please familiarize yourself with the five main emergency response protocols used by PWPSD schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:33:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 case identified in an individual from Whispering Ridge Community School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813636</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grande Prairie – On Saturday, September 12, 2020, administration at Peace Wapiti Public School Division was advised by Alberta Health Services (AHS) that a case of COVID-19 had been diagnosed in an individual from Whispering Ridge Community School (WRCS). The following letter (also attached as a PDF) was emailed to all WRCS families.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:02:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sept. 8, 2020: Letter to parents from the Chief Medical Officer of Health]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With students having returned to classes, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw has written a letter to parents about adjusting to the new school year in a COVID-19 environment. The letter also provides information about the health guidance and dealing with COVID-19 cases at school.

The letter is posted in multiple languages on www.alberta.ca/returntoschool.

The English version of the letter is included below and is attached as a PDF.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:01:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board News – September 3, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813634</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read PWPSD Board News – a report from Peace Wapiti Public School Division's organizational and board meetings, held on September 3, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:58:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Evacuation ended at Ridgevalley School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813633</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 10:00 a.m. – The evacuation at Ridgevalley School has ended. The odour was determined to be outside of the school. Many thanks to Debolt Fire and Rescue and the East Smoky Gas Co-op for their quick response.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:56:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Board takes office during organizational meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813632</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[​Trustees for the 2017-21 term elected this year’s Board Chair and Vice-Chair, established committee membership, and reviewed policies relating to trusteeship at the annual Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) organizational meeting of the Board on Thursday, September 3, 2020]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:35:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Organizational Meeting of the Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Trustees for the 2017-2021 term will convene at Peace Wapiti Public School Division's Central Office in Grande Prairie for their annual organizational meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:54:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome back to the 2020-21 school year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grande Prairie, AB – Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) extends a warm welcome to new and familiar faces as students and staff return to the classroom on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Some schools have opted to stagger re-entry by grade, as outlined on the PWPSD 2020-21 Back-to-School Info webpage.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:48:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Screening Questionnaire released by the Government of Alberta]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have learned that the Government of Alberta has recently updated the Screening Questionnaire. It was included in the PWPSD School Re-entry Plan brochure that was mailed to all families earlier this month.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:42:44 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Leadership update for 2020-21 school year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[​Grande Prairie, AB – Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is pleased to announce the following changes in school leadership for the 2020-21 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:39:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Information for the 2020-2021 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Find important dates, school supply lists, Kindergarten start-up dates, school fees and more.

The following information was posted on August 21, 2020. Any updates after this date will be posted below in red. Please bookmark this webpage and check it often.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:51:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD Update #6, August 20, 2020: Supports to help prepare students for school re-entry in September]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On August 20, 2020, we emailed the following update to our parents and guardians to communicate the mental health supports available to our students – a vital element in the school re-entry process. 



Dear Parents/Guardians,

Wellness and well-being of students, staff and school communities is a priority of PWPSD's relaunch. In our sixth and final update to families, we are providing supports to help prepare students for school re-entry in September.

The most important thing to remember right now is that your children will be returning to the familiar, welcoming environment of their school, to teachers and staff who care for their well-being. We provide a range of supports and services to address students' physical, social and mental well-being. Our staff regularly attend sessions and complete further education to better support student mental health and wellness.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:50:50 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD School Re-entry Plan released to families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grande Prairie, AB – Today, Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) released its School Re-entry Plan for the 2020-21 School Year. (Updates since the release of this document by PWPSD on August 7, 2020 are noted throughout as NEW.) The plan was developed by Central Office and school administration who formed the PWPSD Relaunch Committee after the move to at-home learning in March, and follows direction provided by the Government of Alberta in their 2020-2021 School Re-entry Plan.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:34:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Health Guidance for Return to School: School health measures now include mandatory masks]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Government of Alberta released the following information on Tuesday, August 4, 2020: 

School health measures now include mandatory masks

As part of a number of new school safety measures to combat COVID-19, mask use for Grade 4 to 12 students, and all school staff, will be mandatory when school returns for the 2020-21 year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:33:05 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD School Re-Entry Plan: Update #4, July 23, 2020]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is our fourth update to families. Earlier this week, the Government of Alberta announced that students across Alberta will return to classrooms for the 2020-21 school year under Scenario 1: In-class learning with enhanced health and safety measures.

The following documents, published by the Government of Alberta, include highlights from the announcement. 

Parents' Guide: 2020-21 School Year
Get the Facts: Back to Class for 2020-21
Self-Screening Tool
For more details, visit http://www.alberta.ca/returntoschool.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:53:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students across Alberta will return to classrooms for the 2020-21 school year under Scenario 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[​On July 21, 2020, the province announced that students across Alberta will return to classrooms for the 2020-21 school year under Scenario 1: In-class learning with enhanced health and safety measures. Read the full media release from the Government of Alberta here]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:44:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updates on school re-entry and COVID-19 - July 21 at 3 pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.pwpsd.ca/apps/news/article/813617</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m., Premier Jason Kenney and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange will update Albertans on the school re-entry plan for the 2020-21 school year. Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health will provide an update on COVID-19. Watch it live on the Government of Alberta YouTube channel. For those who miss the live announcement, you will be able to view a recording of the event at your convenience.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:25:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD School Re-Entry Plan: Update #3, July 2, 202]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In our second update on June 26, 2020, we shared the results of the PWPSD Re-entry Survey, provided answers to your questions, and included a screening tool that must be used at home for daily self-assessment. Beginning in September, anyone who will access our schools for work or education must self-screen for symptoms each morning before leaving home.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:45:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 cases confirmed at two PWPSD schools, outbreak declared at Peace Wapiti Academy based on two past cases]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) was advised of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Harry Balfour School (HBS) and Whispering Ridge Community School (WRCS).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:54:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How a new school becomes approved]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an interview with 2dayfm GP on November 4, 2020, PWPSD Deputy Superintendent Darren Young discussed the PWPSD Board's current top three 2021-2024 Capital Plan priorities: a new Grades 9-12 high school located east of Grande Prairie, a new K-8 school in the Clairmont area, and a replacement Peace Wapiti Academy located north of Grande Prairie.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:16:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PWPSD School celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PWPSD schools will honour the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run through online fundraising campaigns and school run events, beginning Wednesday, September 23. In keeping with the current guidance to reduce attendees at outdoor events, and to protect the health and safety of students and staff, school run events will not be open to community participants and volunteers. Local media may take photos at a distance. A follow-up report on the total funds raised will be released in October.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:47:09 -0700</pubDate>
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