The Government of Alberta announced on March 5, 2026, that it has approved funding to plan two new high schools in Sylvan Lake. This project is a joint effort between Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools and Chinook’s Edge School Division.
The new schools are meant to address the growing number of students in the region. By adding more classroom space in Sylvan Lake, the project aims to reduce overcrowding in regional high schools and provide relief for families across central Alberta, including those in Blackfalds whose children currently travel to Red Deer for school.
This latest step from the province follows a $50,000 grant given to the two school divisions in March 2025. That initial money was used to pick a location and start the formal partnership planning for a shared campus site.
