https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
This wasn’t a surface-level tour. Students spent the day rotating through intensive stations led by health professionals, where they:
Practised suturing techniques step by step, from handling instruments correctly to placing precise stitches on simulation materials
Explored nursing skills, including wound care concepts and safe handling of equipment
Learned about emergency response, discussing real scenarios and the split-second decisions required in high-pressure situations
Each session was structured to mirror real clinical practice, giving students time to ask questions, repeat skills, and understand not just how procedures are done, but why they matter for patient safety and quality care.
It was a rare opportunity for our students to experience the depth, detail, and dedication involved in healthcare, and to envision themselves as part of Alberta’s future rural health workforce.
Parents and guardians who received the survey link by email are encouraged to complete it at their earliest convenience. This review helps ensure that Christ remains at the centre of school life and that faith continues to guide the learning environment. Your feedback is an important part of the process and helps strengthen the school’s Catholic identity and overall learning experience.
If you are a parent or guardian and did not receive the survey link, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your partnership and continued support of Catholic education in Lakeland Catholic School Division.
In our Catholic schools, we nurture this truth each day by forming students in kindness, compassion, and responsibility.
Guided by our faith theme, Do Small Things with Great Love, and the Catholic Social Teachings, we help students understand the dignity of every person and how their small acts can make a big difference.
Together with families and parishes, we work to create school environments where every child belongs and where Christ’s love is visible in the way we greet, support, and care for one another.
To learn more about our commitment to safety, belonging, and the well-being of every student, please visit:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/safety-and-belonging
Lakeland Catholic School Division joyfully shares in the news from the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton!
We extend our warmest welcome to Bishop Stephen Hero, who has been appointed by Pope Leo as our new Archbishop of Edmonton.
It is especially inspiring to know that Archbishop-Designate Hero has served as Rector of St. Joseph Seminary and taught at Newman Theological College, institutions that play such a vital role in forming future leaders of the Church, including many who serve in our schools and community.
We pray for a fruitful and blessed ministry as he begins this new chapter.
Image and announcement courtesy of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton.
As a reminder, please check the Bus Status App for the most up-to-date information for your bus.
Thank you for your patience and safe travels this afternoon.
Schools remain open, please travel safely.
We will share an update on afternoon routes later today.
In this teaching, we remember that we are one family in Christ, strengthened when we walk together.
Learn more about the teachings that guide our faith and our schools:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
Today, we remember and honour all who have served, and those who continue to serve, in the pursuit of peace and justice.
We hold their courage, sacrifice, and legacy in our hearts.
"The fruit of righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever."
— Isaiah 32:17
Lest we forget.
We look forward to seeing our students and staff in class.
Students then participated in No Stone Left Alone, placing poppies at veterans’ graves as a quiet act of respect and gratitude.
Please view our full gallery:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/photo-galleries
If you are ready to make an impact in students’ learning and development, we encourage you to apply!
Apply today: lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities
Check out the full article at www.lrcssd.ca/news
Lakeland Catholic School Division Update
Classes will resume tomorrow — Wednesday, October 29 — following the Government of Alberta’s Back to School legislation, which officially ends the ATA strike and lockout.
Lakeland Catholic School Division looks forward to welcoming students and staff back into our classrooms. Schools will be open and operational, with student transportation services resuming.
We are grateful for the continued dedication of our teachers and staff, whose faith and commitment support student learning each day.
For updates, visit lrcssd.ca | Labour Action
Lakeland Catholic support staff came together for a professional learning session on Understanding the Change Process.
The session explored change through both individual and organizational lenses, emphasizing how faith, collaboration, and compassion guide growth within our schools.
Through reflection and shared learning, staff reaffirmed that positive change strengthens our ability to serve Lakeland Catholic's students — and one another — with grace and purpose as we prepare for their return.
📘 💙Catholic Education Sunday
Today, we celebrate the gift of Catholic education, a place where faith and learning are anchored in Christ. Guided by His light, our schools are communities where hope is nurtured, knowledge is strengthened, and every child is seen as a precious creation of God.
“We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain.”
— Hebrews 6:18-19
As we reflect on this year’s provincial Catholic Education Sunday and Catholic education week theme, Anchored in Christ: A Beacon of Hope, we give thanks for the students, families, educators, and parish partners who journey together in faith, keeping our Catholic schools a radiant witness of God’s love!
We invite you to read this year’s special Pastoral Letters from the Catholic Bishops of Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon, reflecting on the gift of Catholic education. Please note that Catholic Education Week has been postponed to May 9–16, 2026.
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📅 Wednesday, October 15 | ⏰ 4:00 pm
📍 St. Louis Parish Hall, Bonnyville
An evening of faith and fun with:
✨ Praise & Worship
✨ Games & Snacks
✨ Guest Speaker Amanda Achtman sharing on the inspiring life of Saint Carlo Acutis
Plus: a chance to experience the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition before it closes on Oct 17!
Don’t miss it — bring a friend!
🙌 Youth for Truth is this evening! 🙌
📅 Wednesday, October 15 | ⏰ 4:00 pm
📍 St. Louis Parish Hall, Bonnyville
An evening of faith and fun with:
✨ Praise & Worship
✨ Games & Snacks
✨ Guest Speaker Amanda Achtman sharing on the inspiring life of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Plus: a chance to experience the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition before it closes on Oct 17!
Don’t miss it — bring a friend!
On this Thanksgiving, we pause to give thanks for the blessings that surround us. Lakeland Catholic wishes everyone a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving.
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever."
— Psalm 107:1
Join us at St. Louis Parish Hall on Wednesday, October 15 at 4:00 pm for an evening of:
✨ Praise & Worship
✨ Games & Snacks
✨ Guest Speaker Amanda Achtman on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Students will also have the opportunity to view St. Carlo’s Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition, currently on display at the parish hall.
📍 St. Louis Parish Hall, Bonnyville
For more information, contact Riley Lambert at (587) 201-8282.
