A replacement school has been included in the 2023 provincial budget.
"We are thrilled to see our Waskatenau school included in this year's provincial school projects," said Board Chair Mary Anne Penner. "A new building is needed to support the growing enrolment and programming at Holy Family Catholic School, and this news is truly worth celebrating."
The current facility was built over several phases, with the main portion of the building constructed in the 1930's. Two expansions followed.
Over the years, Lakeland Catholic has maintained the building, while keeping the overall replacement of the school at the top of their priority list. Earlier this year, the division met with Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange to emphasis the importance of this project.
"Our school population is continually growing, and we are looking forward to expanding the learning opportunities offered at Holy Family," school Principal Farrah Ollikka said. "Our entire school community is overjoyed."
"This is wonderful news for the Holy Family School community and our entire division. This project has been an urgent priority for Lakeland Catholic and we anticipate moving forward with next steps toward preparing for construction and planning for future learning at a brand new school facility," said Superintendent Pamela Guilbault.
