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Morinville’s new schools could have solar panels

The province announced Wednesday that the government is making funding available for the installation of solar panels at 36 school projects now in the planning or design phase that have not yet gone to tender. This includes the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Division’s K-5 and Sturgeon School Division’s 5-9 projects. […]

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Greater St. Albert Catholic acclaim Chair and Vice Chair

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools have a new Board Chair. Trustee Serena Shaw, who has served on the Board since 2013, was elected Board Chair by acclamation at the Division’s Sept. 26 Organizational Meeting. Shaw replaces Morinville Ward Trustee Noreen Radford in the role. Trustee Rosalee McEvoy will continue in the role of Vice-Chair. […]

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GSACRD appoints new Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Learning Services

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools announced June 7 that Dr. Rhonda Nixon was appointed the new assistant superintendent for the District and that she will assume the leadership role for Curriculum and Learning Services.

In a media release, the District says Nixon “brings extensive knowledge, experience and expertise to Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools from her previous roles working in a large school jurisdiction and at the University of Alberta and the University of Victoria.” […]

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Council passes Westwinds ASP changes

Council has unanimously passed Second and Third Reading of a new Area Structure Plan (ASP) amendment that will include a new Catholic elementary school and a shopping centre. The new Westwinds development is located between Masons Landscaping and the No Frills Parking lot on the west side of 100 Street. […]

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Rotary receives $5000 from Town for Mentorship Program

The Rotary Club of Morinville received a $5000 cheque through the Town of Morinville’s Family and Community Support Services Department. Councillor Gordon Putnam made the presentation on behalf of the Town to Gordon Boddez on behalf of the Rotary Club.
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MCHS Principal leaving at the end of the year

After five years of being principal of Morinville Community High School, Todd Eistetter will say farewell to the school, staff, and students June 30. Eistetter has accepted a position with Edmonton Catholic Schools to become the principal of John Paul I Catholic School, an elementary on the south side of Edmonton. […]

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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Academy new name for Morinville school

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (GSACRD) named two of their new schools at the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held Feb. 22. In a unanimous vote, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy was selected for Morinville and Sister Alphonse Academy for their new school in St. Albert. […]

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Morinville school numbers show clear need for school

The details of a new Sturgeon School Division junior high school may be up in the air, but it’s certain that student population at the present Morinville Public School is going up.

According to Principal Wayne Rufiange, the current school enrolment is 701 students from Preschool through Grade 8. […]

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ATA Local #23 puts Pope Francis School closer to reality

Greater St. Albert Catholic School’s 150th Anniversary goal of raising $200,000 to rebuild schools affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is $4500 closer to reality after a donation from ATA Local #23.

Sara Farid, Regional Coordinator Western Region Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, accepted the $4500 cheque from Debra Kaplar and ATA Local #23 at a district luncheon held Oct. 13 at the board office in St. Albert. […]

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Morinville Ward has two candidates in by-election

The close of nominations Monday afternoon put two in the running for the Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools Morinville Ward By-Election set for Oct. 19.

As of the close of nominations, Cathie Sarafinchan, and René Tremblay had put their names forward. Nominations will be official at noon Tuesday. […]

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Rotary Club of Morinville at front of Mentorship Program

The Rotary Club of Morinville has partnered with Sturgeon School Division, Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools, and the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers & Big Sisters (BGCBBBS) of Edmonton. The groups will undertake a student mentorship program for students in Morinville and the surrounding community. A signing ceremony was held at the club’s Sept. 2 meeting. […]

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Radford back as Catholic School Board chair

Morinville resident Noreen Radford is back as board chair of Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School District No.734. The board held their organizational meeting Aug. 31, a meeting that included an election for Board Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2015-2016 school year. Joining Radford is St. Albert Ward Trustee Rosaleen McEvoy, who will serve as Vice Chair. Both women were elected by acclamation. […]

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Council approves requested school locations after emotional debate

After a lengthy and often emotional debate, Council has decided to go ahead with two new school sites that were both requested by their school boards.

Council passed a bylaw that would transfer to Sturgeon School Division their preferred location adjacent to the current Ray McDonald Sports Centre for a new public middle school (Grades 6-9). The existing arena will be demolished as the new recreation facility east of Town is ready.
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Thousands gather on hill in St. Albert for 150th Anniversary Mass

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools hosted an outdoor mass to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Catholic Education in the region Thursday. Organizers say the Mass on the Hill, which took place on the hill behind École Father Jan School is one of the grand finale events in a yearlong celebration of faith-based education. […]

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Catholic students winding down a year full of success, Division says

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools are proud of their division’s results in the recently released 2015 Accountability Pillar Report (APR). The APR data measures a school district’s satisfaction levels, performance, and the success students are experiencing in school. […]