Prairie Land Regional Division has extended its contract with Dr. Wes Neumeier and has reappointed him as superintendent.
    The board passed a motion at its December 14 board meeting to renew Neumeier’s contract for a three-year term from July 2012 to June 2015. The motion is pending Ministerial approval.
    “The board appreciates Dr. Neumeier’s focus on achievement, student learning and his problem-solving approach as he works with and through others to create safe and caring school environments for all students,” said a statement from the board.
    Board of Trustee chair Ed Brinkman of Craigmyle said it was an easy decision for the board.
    Neumeier was appointed superintendent of schools and chief executive officer for PLRD in 2009.  The board said in a statement, Dr. Neumeier also brings a collaborative and empowering leadership style that supports the Board of Trustees and administration.

    Organizers for this year’s Enerflex MS Walk are looking to make it a day long event and are inviting even those who are not walking to come down to have fun and raise awareness of MS.    The annual walk is slated for May 6, the first Sunday of May. This is the 13th year for the event in Drumheller and last season it raised more than $38,000. This funds research into the cause and cure for MS as well as support for people with MS and their families through a variety of services.      Dianne Snyder is this year’s coordinator and is working on making it a full day of activities for all.     “We are going to have a market going on in the arena. We are going to try to turn it into a day for people to come down. Even if people are not walking, we want to get them down there,” said Snyder. “We want to have awareness for the complete day, not just the walk.”     The walk is the main focus and registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The walk starts at 10 a.m. at the Drumheller Memorial Arena. The routes are the same as last year and offer everything from a 3.5k to 10k trail.     Snyder says she is in the midst of lining up entertainment for the event and is planning a number of activities to raise awareness and for fun.     “I want to fill the whole arena, I mean we’ve got it, let’s utilize it,” said Snyder. “That’s my goal for the whole event and so far it has been very well received.”  Registration for the 2012 event is open and those wishing to join simply need to go to www.mswalks.ca.  There are a number of reasons to register early, including a draw for two tickets from West Jet to anywhere they fly for those who register before January 31. There is also an iPod being drawn and given to an early bird online registrant.     For more information on the event, to volunteer, or to support the event through sponsorship or providing a service, contact Snyder at 403-823-7077, or see their Facebook page.