🎉 Big news, Wildcats! We’re featured in LCSD’s Success Stories this month!
Read all about it at www.lrcssd.ca/news
Read all about it at www.lrcssd.ca/news
Our high school EAL (English as an Additional Language) students at Notre Dame High School put their creativity to work today, designing and building gingerbread houses as teams of architects and engineers. Using sweet treats, imagination, and icing, students collaborated to create festive masterpieces.
Thank you to Oksana and Paola from Action for Healthy Communities for supporting our EAL students and helping build community—one gumdrop at a time.
Thank you to Oksana and Paola from Action for Healthy Communities for supporting our EAL students and helping build community—one gumdrop at a time.
As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas, Lakeland Catholic School Division is pleased to share a special message from Archdiocesan Administrator Fr. Paul Kavanagh to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
In this brief video, Fr. Paul reflects the spirit of the season with words of gratitude and hope, and shares his commitment to pastoral service as he prepares to lead our local Church.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LwKznMjJLQ
In this brief video, Fr. Paul reflects the spirit of the season with words of gratitude and hope, and shares his commitment to pastoral service as he prepares to lead our local Church.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LwKznMjJLQ
Your Voice Matters! 📣🗓️ Lakeland Catholic is preparing the 2026–2027 School Calendar, and we want to hear from you — families, staff, and community members.
Your input helps us design a calendar that supports student learning, family routines, and community needs.
👉 Take the survey here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey
Thank you for taking a few minutes to provide your input. Together, we can build a calendar that works for families and supports student success.
Your input helps us design a calendar that supports student learning, family routines, and community needs.
👉 Take the survey here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey
Thank you for taking a few minutes to provide your input. Together, we can build a calendar that works for families and supports student success.
Lakeland Catholic – Afternoon Transportation Update
Due to current conditions, some bus routes are operating as scheduled, while others are cancelled. Please review the information below carefully for your community.
Bonnyville
Buses Running:
C03, C04, C05, C07, C09, C10, C12, C13, C14, C17, C18
Buses Not Running:
C01, C02, C06, C08, C11
Cold Lake
Buses Running:
C27, C28, C29, C30, C31, C32, C33, C36, C39
Buses Not Running:
C25, C26, C21, C22, C23, C24, C34, C37, C38
Lac La Biche
Buses Running:
C51, C52
Buses Not Running:
C54, C55
A reminder to check the Bus Stats App for up to date information on your child's bus status. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Due to current conditions, some bus routes are operating as scheduled, while others are cancelled. Please review the information below carefully for your community.
Bonnyville
Buses Running:
C03, C04, C05, C07, C09, C10, C12, C13, C14, C17, C18
Buses Not Running:
C01, C02, C06, C08, C11
Cold Lake
Buses Running:
C27, C28, C29, C30, C31, C32, C33, C36, C39
Buses Not Running:
C25, C26, C21, C22, C23, C24, C34, C37, C38
Lac La Biche
Buses Running:
C51, C52
Buses Not Running:
C54, C55
A reminder to check the Bus Stats App for up to date information on your child's bus status. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Due to current weather conditions, all morning buses are cancelled today. Schools remain open and classes are in session. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. For those who are travelling this morning, please do so with care. We will provide an afternoon transportation update as soon as further information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.
École Notre Dame High School welcomed the Christmas season with a terrific band performance earlier this week! 🎄✨
Our students delivered lively and well-prepared Christmas pieces that set a joyful tone for the evening. We were also honoured to welcome Gexne Brass from the 4 Wing Band as special guests, opening the event with an engaging performance.
Thank you to all the parents and families who joined us — your support helped make the night truly meaningful.
#ndhsjoy #NDHSWildcats #WildcatStrong
Our students delivered lively and well-prepared Christmas pieces that set a joyful tone for the evening. We were also honoured to welcome Gexne Brass from the 4 Wing Band as special guests, opening the event with an engaging performance.
Thank you to all the parents and families who joined us — your support helped make the night truly meaningful.
#ndhsjoy #NDHSWildcats #WildcatStrong
Lakeland Catholic School Division is pleased to share a special message from Archbishop-Designate Stephen Hero to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. In this short video, His Grace offers words of gratitude, hope, and a heartfelt pledge of pastoral service as he prepares to lead our local Church.
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLQ6c5z7NVM&t=3s
Archbishop-Designate Hero will be formally installed as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton on January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Basilica.
Thank you for sharing this message within your school community. Please join us in praying for Archbishop-Designate Hero as he prepares to begin his ministry.
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLQ6c5z7NVM&t=3s
Archbishop-Designate Hero will be formally installed as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton on January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Basilica.
Thank you for sharing this message within your school community. Please join us in praying for Archbishop-Designate Hero as he prepares to begin his ministry.
This summer, Maggie completed her Careers internship at the Bonnyville Health Care Centre, where she gained invaluable hands-on experience in multiple departments—from Emergency and Long-Term Care to the Operating Room.
Elizabeth Moon, one of her supervisors, shared that “Maggie consistently demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and a thoughtful approach that made her a valued member of our team.” Her eagerness to learn, emotional intelligence, and deep respect for patients and staff were evident every day.
For Maggie, this internship confirmed her passion for nursing. From observing surgeries to supporting patients in recovery, she developed a deeper understanding of the teamwork and compassion that define healthcare—and it strengthened her commitment to the field.
👏 Congratulations, Maggie! Your dedication, curiosity, and heart exemplify the qualities of a future healthcare leader. We are incredibly proud of you! 💙🩺✨
#GreatLoveLCSD #ndhsjoy #NDHSWildcats #WildcatStrong #YouthInTrades #CAREERS #CAREERSNextGen
Elizabeth Moon, one of her supervisors, shared that “Maggie consistently demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and a thoughtful approach that made her a valued member of our team.” Her eagerness to learn, emotional intelligence, and deep respect for patients and staff were evident every day.
For Maggie, this internship confirmed her passion for nursing. From observing surgeries to supporting patients in recovery, she developed a deeper understanding of the teamwork and compassion that define healthcare—and it strengthened her commitment to the field.
👏 Congratulations, Maggie! Your dedication, curiosity, and heart exemplify the qualities of a future healthcare leader. We are incredibly proud of you! 💙🩺✨
#GreatLoveLCSD #ndhsjoy #NDHSWildcats #WildcatStrong #YouthInTrades #CAREERS #CAREERSNextGen
Grade 9–12 students at École Notre Dame High School were blessed with a dynamic and heartfelt performance from Eric Reinhart’s You’re Not Alone Tour today. Through music and testimony, Eric encouraged students to lean on God’s presence.
After reflecting on Solidarity, December turns our focus to the Catholic Social Teaching of the Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. This teaching reminds us that every person is created in the image of God, and that we are called to give special care to those facing hardship — whether through financial strain, illness, loneliness, grief, or any struggle that brings poorness of the heart.
As we continue our Advent journey, this message becomes even more meaningful. Advent prepares us to welcome Christ, who drew near to those most in need. When we extend compassion, patience, and generosity to others, we become Christ for one another — offering His light in moments where it is needed most.
This month, may we keep our hearts open to those who may be carrying visible or unseen burdens. Small acts of care can lift others up and remind them they are not alone.
Thank you for joining us in learning about and living out the teachings that guide our faith and our schools.
Learn more about Catholic Social Teachings at Lakeland Catholic:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
As we continue our Advent journey, this message becomes even more meaningful. Advent prepares us to welcome Christ, who drew near to those most in need. When we extend compassion, patience, and generosity to others, we become Christ for one another — offering His light in moments where it is needed most.
This month, may we keep our hearts open to those who may be carrying visible or unseen burdens. Small acts of care can lift others up and remind them they are not alone.
Thank you for joining us in learning about and living out the teachings that guide our faith and our schools.
Learn more about Catholic Social Teachings at Lakeland Catholic:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
As we begin the sacred season of Advent, students from Light of Christ Catholic School and École Notre Dame High School help us reflect on the first candle—the Candle of Hope, also called the Prophecy Candle.
This candle reminds us of God’s enduring promise and the deep hope we hold in the coming birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. As we hear in Scripture:
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2
Hope is the light that guides us—renewing our spirits, strengthening our faith, and inviting us to trust fully in God’s faithfulness.
We invite you to watch our Advent Week 1 video and join us in prayerful preparation as we journey toward welcoming the birth of our Saviour. https://youtu.be/TLmvfLMiO68
This candle reminds us of God’s enduring promise and the deep hope we hold in the coming birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. As we hear in Scripture:
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2
Hope is the light that guides us—renewing our spirits, strengthening our faith, and inviting us to trust fully in God’s faithfulness.
We invite you to watch our Advent Week 1 video and join us in prayerful preparation as we journey toward welcoming the birth of our Saviour. https://youtu.be/TLmvfLMiO68
We would like to thank Oksana Vallee of Actions for Healthy Communities for partnering with Lakeland Catholic System Excellence Coordinator of Student Support and Wellness, Sherry Depner, to welcome newcomer families to our schools and communities during our Evidence of Learning nights.
Sherry works closely with many of our English as an Additional Language learners and their families. She has also worked closely with AHC for many years. AHC is a registered charitable organization, incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, committed to serving and building community connections with Newcomers to Alberta and Canada, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and others.
Together they created a warm welcome, helping integrate families into both the schools and broader community by providing essential connections, information pamphlets and resources navigation.
Thank you for being such a supportive presence in our schools.
Sherry works closely with many of our English as an Additional Language learners and their families. She has also worked closely with AHC for many years. AHC is a registered charitable organization, incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, committed to serving and building community connections with Newcomers to Alberta and Canada, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and others.
Together they created a warm welcome, helping integrate families into both the schools and broader community by providing essential connections, information pamphlets and resources navigation.
Thank you for being such a supportive presence in our schools.
Great news, Wildcats! Our school is featured in Lakeland Catholic’s latest Success Stories. Take a look at the full highlight here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
Students from École Notre Dame High School joined peers from neighbouring school divisions for a special, in-depth health skills day hosted in partnership with Alberta’s Rural Health Professions Action Plan.
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.
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.
The Catholic School Review for École Notre Dame High School will take place in two weeks.
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.
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.
Every child is created in the image and likeness of God—unique, precious, and deeply loved.
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
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
🕊️ A Joyful Welcome to Archbishop-Designate Stephen Hero!
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.
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.
All Bonnyville and Cold Lake buses are running this afternoon, with the exception of C03, C05, C06, C08, and C42.
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.
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.
All morning bus routes in Bonnyville are cancelled today due to conditions.
Schools remain open, please travel safely.
We will share an update on afternoon routes later today.
Schools remain open, please travel safely.
We will share an update on afternoon routes later today.
