Canmore

Families who send their children to Exshaw School are breathing a deep sigh of relief this week as a recent announcement secures their education at the school for the next three years

A provincial court judge delivered some harsh words last Wednesday (Jan. 29) during the sentencing of 23-year-old Wesley Hasslberger-Wright, who was charged with theft after stealing a snowboard from a storage locker in an underground parking lot in Banff

“We know that there will be something, we just don’t know what it will look like, and something even if its not with us, that’s a good thing for our community. And I think we have the best possible staff right now to work us through this transition period and to launch something new like a Family Resource Network – the team is highly skilled, caring, empathetic and careful.”

 “We recognize the work that the community foundation does in building and maintaining relationships with so many organizations throughout the valley."

In a statement released by Canadian Rockies Public Schools (CRPS) and Stoney Education Authority (SEA) Thursday morning (Jan. 30), it was announced that Indigenous Services Canada has agreed to continue funding Exshaw School for the next three years at current funding levels

“The riding of Banff-Kananaskis is showing how deeply engaged it is in progressive politics in the province of Alberta.”

Court of Queens Bench Justice Kristine Eidsvik will decide the fate of the former Canmore accountant on March 27

“Why are [the Feds] shutting the door on Indigenous students and the school they’ve chosen to attend?”

According to Canadian Rockies Public School (CRPS) board treasurer Mike Guindon, the 274 per cent is from a mixture of different increases, including a 300 per cent property insurance increase.

While mountain pine beetles were killed as a result of a January cold snap in the Jasper and Edmonton regions, the invasive pests fared better in the Bow Valley where cold weather came on more gradually