Lawrence Grassi Middle School in Canmore is hosting a free information session on April 21, 2026, to help parents and families manage the role of digital devices in their children’s lives. The presentation, titled Screens and Youth: Finding Balance, will take place at the school from 7-8 p.m. and aims to provide practical strategies for encouraging healthy technology habits among students.
The event is a partnership between the school’s Right from the Start mental health program and Community Health Promotion Services with Recovery Alberta. During the hour-long session, organizers will discuss current digital trends, potential online risks, and how screen time usage can influence a child’s mental health. Families attending the event will have access to light refreshments, and childcare will be available on-site.
This initiative comes as new data highlights the importance of managing screen habits. According to a study released by Statistics Canada on March 19, 2026, youth who consistently met recommended screen time guidelines reported better mental health outcomes than those who exceeded them. Current recommendations suggest that children and youth between the ages of 5 and 17 limit their recreational screen time to no more than two hours per day.
Lawrence Grassi Middle School, led by principal Kelly Proudfoot, serves students in grades 5 through 8 from Canmore, Exshaw, Banff, and Mini Thni. The school, part of the Canadian Rockies Public Schools division, offers both English and French immersion programs. For families interested in attending, the school is located at 610 7 Ave in Canmore.
