AB gov’t invests in more school projects; will help create jobs

Students, teachers and communities across the province will benefit from new, modernized and wellmaintained schools and classrooms. Alberta’s government is investing $251 million over three years in new funding for 15 priority school projects. These projects include new schools in Calgary, Edmonton and Camrose; modernizations in Acme, Cochrane, Evansburg and Milk River; design funding for schools in Sherwood Park, Raymond, Manning, Penhold and Valleyview; and a water main repair for a school in Slave Lake. These Budget 2022 school projects will provide new and improved student spaces, create jobs and revitalize communities across the province. In the Horizon School Division the announcement was for modernization of Milk River School (Grades K-12) and Westwind School Division, funding is for a new high school (Grades 9-12) in Raymond. “This investment shows our unwavering support for student learning in state-of-the art schools that will also benefit parents and communities. We’re meeting the need for additional classroom space across the province while creating healthy and safe learning environments for students and teachers,” stated Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education. “Alberta’s government is strengthening its investment in education infrastructure and planning for the future by maintaining and enhancing existing schools and building new schools. The 2022 Capital Plan invests $2 billion over three years to support these 15 school projects, continue work on previously announced projects, maintain existing schools and support charter school infrastructure, including collegiate programs. This includes $118 million over the next three years to support the continued implementation of the modular program to address the most urgent needs for additional space across the province. Also included is $209 million over three years to support the maintenance and renewal of existing school buildings through the Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program and $300 million over three years in school authority self-directed capital projects. Budget 2022 moves Alberta forward towards personal and economic prosperity by building capacity in our health-care system, developing the talents and skills of our workforce and providing opportunities for all Albertans to succeed and thrive.