Westwind School Division

• Policy on final exams in Alberta schools this year raises concerns for some parents

  Some school distracts in southern Alberta are cancelling diploma exams, while others are choosing to weight them differently. It's causing concern for parents and students.

  News

  May 21, 2021
  
• Surging southern Alberta COVID-19 cases impacting in-person school learning

  Lethbridge continues to have some of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases in the province, and the numbers are starting to have an impact local schools.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2021
  
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• Junior, senior high school sports begin south of Lethbridge in Westwind School Division

  On Tuesday, the Westwind School Division allowed the first games of the school year. 

  Sports

  Sep 22, 2020
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• How COVID-19 is impacting high school athletics in southern Alberta

  “We are making plans to start playing games as early as next week,” said Westwind Superintendent Darren Mazutinec. “We’ve got our toes right on the line of what we’re allowed to do.”

  Sports

  Sep 17, 2020
• Lethbridge school boards prohibit use of e-cigarettes on campus

  Vaping is a trend that's causing increased health concerns and is being linked to respiratory illnesses in the United States. Lethbridge school divisions are hoping to lower the risks associated with e-cigarettes by prohibiting them on school grounds.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2019
• ‘We’re really excited for the kids’: Magrath schools show off renovations

  The $25 million modernization offers a number of updates educators say will allow students to flourish.

  Education

  Jan 30, 2019
• Southern Alberta teacher charged with sexual exploitation

  RCMP in Raymond, Alta. have charged a 33-year-old teacher with sexual exploitation.

  Crime

  Mar 15, 2017
• Former Westwind School Division official charged with assault against young boy

  A former transportation supervisor for Westwind School Division has been charged with assault following an incident involving an 11-year-old boy on a school bus.

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2016
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• Clock ticking down on deadline for Alberta school boards’ LGBTQ policies

  Alberta school boards have just 10 days remaining before they are required to deliver their LGBTQ policies to the province, but so far, only a third have made their submissions.

  Education

  Mar 21, 2016