(Photo provided by RDCRS)
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) broke ground for the new St. Veronica Catholic School in Blackfalds, marking the beginning of construction.
Dignitaries, community leaders, residents, and future students joined RDCRS trustees for the sod-turning ceremony on Oct. 17.
“The board is deeply honoured to be part of this project. St. Veronica’s values of compassion and kindness align with our vision for Catholic education. We look forward to the many students who will walk through these doors and the bright futures they will build,” said Murray Hollman, RDCRS Board Chair.
St. Veronica Catholic School will accommodate approximately 500 students.
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The ceremony included remarks from Ryan Ledene, Associate Superintendent of System Services, a rendition of the national anthem performed by St. Gregory the Great Catholic School students, land acknowledgment by Jonathan Mauro, Indigenous Education Services Coordinator, and a teaching on the importance of the land by Elder Darryl Lickers.
Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Devin Dreeshen, Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Jennifer Johnson, Blackfalds Mayor Jamie Hoover, RDCRS trustees, and Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Finnigan also joined the celebration.
After the ceremony, guests were invited to a reception at the Eagle Builders Centre.
“This sod-turning ceremony is a reflection of the excitement and growth in Blackfalds. St. Veronica Catholic School will be a vibrant addition to our division, serving the needs of our students and the community,” Ledene said.
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