Wolf Creek Public Schools and Blackfalds affirm partnership on shared advocacy

Wolf Creek Public Schools’ (WCPS) and the Town of Blackfalds are reaffirming their commitment to shared advocacy initiatives.

Meeting in April, the WCPS’s Board of Trustees and the town council discussed ongoing advocacy in regards to both municipal and school division priorities, highlighted by the need for a replacement public elementary school in Blackfalds.

“This is a top priority for Wolf Creek’s Board. As projections continue to point toward growth for the town, a new school for Iron Ridge Elementary Campus (IREC) is needed. Staff at the school and Division level do a tremendous job to provide a wonderful learning environment at IREC, but there are deficiencies that can only be addressed through a replacement school,” said Luci Henry, WCPS Board Chair.

“Blackfalds town council is incredibly grateful for the close relationships that we maintain with the Wolf Creek School Division and its Board of Trustees. Our priorities align very closely, and we work in lockstep towards getting the funding and facilities to serve the expanding needs for our students and public schools in Blackfalds,” shared Jamie Hoover, Mayor of the Town of Blackfalds.