The Kelsey School Division Board of Trustees officially approved a new five-year plan for school infrastructure and facility investments during their April 6, 2026 meeting.
The board passed the 2026-2027 Five-Year Capital Plan as part of its commitment to maintaining and upgrading local learning environments. While the specific details regarding which projects will be prioritized are not yet available, these plans typically guide how the division handles building repairs, necessary equipment purchases, and potential new construction across its facilities.
The Kelsey School Division currently operates five schools in The Pas, Manitoba, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. These schools include Kelsey Community School, École Opasquia School, École Scott Bateman Middle School, Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute, and Mary Duncan School.
The approval of this long-term strategy follows a recent province-wide funding announcement from the Manitoba government. For the 2026-27 school year, the province increased total education funding to nearly $2 billion, which includes a $15.2 million increase specifically designated for capital support across the province.
The board overseeing these developments consists of Chair Melanie Young, Vice Chair Chris Keller, and trustees Gregory Fox, Lorie Stevenson, Cheryl Sinclair, Travis Hallgrimson, and Roland LeSann. The division’s leadership team includes Superintendent Trevor Lane and Secretary-Treasurer Graham Kahler.
Residents of The Pas may be familiar with previous infrastructure projects supported by the province, such as major renovations to the science lab at Margaret Barbour Collegiate and various roof and exterior upgrades at other schools in the division. The community has also seen recent provincial support for local facilities, including a $3.8 million investment announced in February 2026 for the Roy H. Johnston Arena and Kelsey Recreation Facilities.
