The Government of Alberta announced planning funding on March 5, 2026, for two new high schools in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, to help the community keep up with its growing population. This funding is part of a larger provincial plan to build 16 new schools in rural areas and small cities to address overcrowded classrooms. The new schools will ensure local students and families have better access to education closer to home.
One of the new schools will be operated by the Chinook’s Edge School Division, and the other will be under Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. Leaders from the Town of Sylvan Lake have advocated for these projects for several years to support the town’s steady growth. Now that the planning money is secured, the next step for the school boards and the town is to select the exact sites where the buildings will be constructed.
Premier Danielle Smith said the province is focused on building new schools to catch up with the historic population growth that has been straining classrooms and staff. This initiative aims to provide relief to schools that have seen a significant increase in student numbers recently. By funding these projects now, the province intends to speed up the process of getting students into new desks.
The approval for Sylvan Lake follows initial research and proposal work that began with a smaller grant in 2025. These two new facilities are expected to provide modern learning environments for teenagers in the area. Local officials believe the new schools will help the community manage its growth while keeping student success a top priority.
