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Article content Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools is putting a plan to evaluate the impact COVID-19 has had on students. Over the last couple of months, the board evaluated its current priorities and after review realized revisions needed to be made to priorities. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. WRPS evaluating impact of COVID-19 measures on students Back to video Superintendent Peter Barron said the board adopted five priories to guide their immediate work and the work of all staff within the division. These include assessing and addressing st...

THE MAYOR of a North-East town is teaming up with the world’s oldest Burns club to stage a fundraising event in honour of Scotland’s famous national poet. Darlington’s Mayor, Councillor Chris McEwan, was born in Greenock, on the Scottish coast, on Christmas Day, in 1965, and although he left the town when he was only six-weeks-old, he has always retained an affinity with the town. Now Councillor McEwan has forged an innovative link with Greenock Burns Club – known as The Mother Club – to raise money for charities close to his heart. He will be staging a virtual Burns Supper ...

The High Sheriff Youth Awards take place each year, led by grant-making charity, County Durham Community Foundation. This year’s awards will be a virtual event in March, compered by former editor of The Northern Echo, Peter Barron, and the deadline for nominations is this Sunday (January 10). Groups or projects for young people in County Durham, Darlington, Stockton, and Hartlepool are eligible. Entries are particularly welcome from groups that: • Provide support to young people affected by mental health issues • Guide young people towards positive futures • Have gone ab...