• ADHD may be overdiagnosed in youngest classmates

    This CBC article opens the door for more discussion about what ADHD really is and what it means for younger aged students and boys.  I don’t have all the answers but if a certain group is more highly represented by this “developmental disorder”,

  • Early Learning during BCTF Strike Action

    Hi everyone,
    StrongStart and the WOW Bus will not be interrupted during job action.  Monday, March 5th, the schools are closed for the Non Instructional Day.  Tuesday, March 6th and Wednesday, March 7th, all programs are running as usual.  Unless something changes,

  • Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess!

    The new movie, The Lorax, is being released on Friday, March 2nd. This Friday also happens to be Dr. Suess’ 108th birthday.  He’s not actually alive but I would argue that his stories and gift for rhyme live on.

  • March Daddy and Me events

    This month, the community Daddy and Me event is early, Saturday, March 3rd.  It’s the very popular Come and Build event at the Family Place.  Daddy and Me Gym Night is later, Wednesday, March 14th.  Please come join us!!

  • Fitness as medicine?

    As parents, we do everything we can to help our children grow up healthy, happy and successful.  With the increasing pace of life, how do we fit it all in?  If 30 minutes a day would greatly decrease their risks of obesity,

  • Cree with Kookum

    Interactive, drop-in, FREE Cree language and culture classes for families with pre-school children.  For more information, call Deb Trask, Success by 6 Aboriginal Coordinator, (250)785-8324.

    Cree with Kookum 2012

  • RCMP Puppy naming contest

    The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is calling young creative minds across Canada to take a bite at the fuzziest contest ever.
    The RCMP is once again asking young Canadians to tap into their imagination to name 10 German Shepherd puppies soon to be born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail,

  • FREE FAMILY SKATE

    WOW! Devon  is sponsoring a free family skate time from 12 – 5 pm every Sunday at the Pomeroy Sports Centre for the next month.  What a great gift to our community.
    Free Skate info