By Troy Gillard

capital wish list

Wolf Creek seeks new 7-12 school in Blackfalds

Jul 16, 2019 | 3:03 PM

A new Grade 7 to 12 school is the top wish list item for Wolf Creek Public Schools after the Board of Trustees passed the district’s updated Three Year Capital Plan.

The unanimous approval came Monday following a comprehensive review and study of all schools in the division commissioned this past spring though Group 2 Architecture.

The revised capital plan also comes from extensive and collaborative dialogue with the Town of Blackfalds, which has long advocated for a high school for the community.

“We greatly appreciate the level of dedication the Town of Blackfalds continues to show in growing educational opportunities in Blackfalds, which includes major commitments in their 10 year capital plan to support schools,” said Pam Hansen, WCPS Board Chair. “This kind of partnership is critical in addressing the need for classroom space and high school programming, as we plan for growing enrolments and a growing community.”

There is currently no high school in Blackfalds as students from the town are bused to École Secondaire Composite High School in Lacombe.

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With the revised Three Year Capital Plan, the Board continues to engage with Alberta Education regarding its priorities and the need for new schools.

“We are hopeful this alignment of priorities at the school board and municipal levels illustrates the imminent need for a new Grade 7 to 12 school in Blackfalds,” said Hansen. “The Board is eager to work with the Government of Alberta, in advance of this fall’s provincial budget, to address this need.”

A replacement school for Iron Ridge Elementary Campus in Blackfalds remains high on Wolf Creek’s capital priority list.

(With file from Wolf Creek Public Schools)