News Releases

January 2008

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Wainwright High School receives modernization funding
Buffalo Trail School Division is receiving funding to modernize Wainwright High School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Thorsby School receives modernization funding
Black Gold Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Thorsby Elementary School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
St. Paul schools receive modernization funding
St. Paul Education Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Racette Junior High and St. Paul Elementary schools. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Sexsmith’s St. Mary’s School receives modernization funding
Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District is receiving funding to replace St. Mary’s School in Sexsmith. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Alcoma School receives modernization funding
Grasslands Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Alcoma School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Rainbow Lake School receives modernization funding
Fort Vermilion School Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Rainbow Lake School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Picture Butte School receives modernization funding
Palliser Regional Division is receiving funding to modernize Picture Butte Junior/Senior High School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Olds receives funding for starter school
Red Deer Catholic Regional Division is receiving funding for a new starter school in Olds. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Namao School receives modernization funding
Sturgeon School Division is receiving funding to modernize Namao School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Kinuso School receives modernization funding
High Prairie School Division is receiving funding to modernize Kinuso School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Fort Saskatchewan School receives modernization funding
Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division is receiving funding to modernize Fort Saskatchewan Elementary Christian School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
H.W. Pickup School receives modernization funding
Wild Rose School Division is receiving funding to modernize H.W. Pickup Junior High School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
West Lethbridge campus receives Phase II funding
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division and the Lethbridge School District are receiving funding to complete construction of West Lethbridge High School campus. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Vauxhall receives modernization funding
Horizon School Division is receiving funding to modernize two schools in Vauxhall. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Vilna School receives modernization funding
Aspen View Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Vilna School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Government announces 14 new schools for Calgary and Edmonton regions
The Alberta government is moving ahead with the planning and construction of 14 new schools that will focus on innovative new design concepts for middle and senior high schools for Calgary and Edmonton regions.
 
Monday, January 28, 2008
Millet school receives funding
Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools is receiving funding to replace Griffiths-Scott Middle School in Millet. The investment comes from $65-million in unanticipated second-quarter surplus funding that will support eight school projects across Alberta.
 
Monday, January 28, 2008
Whitecourt school receives modernization funding
Northern Gateway Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Hilltop Junior/Senior High School in Whitecourt. The investment comes from $65-million in unanticipated second-quarter surplus funding that will support eight school projects across Alberta.
 
Monday, January 21, 2008
Innovative solution frees up provincial land for family and seniors’ housing
Provincial land will be freed up for housing that is affordable for families and seniors, and vacant school sites may be used for other much-needed community services such as libraries and fire halls thanks to new provincial initiatives.
 
Thursday, January 10, 2008
18 schools for Edmonton and Calgary closer to construction
The province has asked three groups to submit proposals to develop 18 new schools for Calgary and Edmonton as a public-private partnership. The request follows the close of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) stage that resulted in four submissions from interested consortia.