HFCRD News

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is pleased to welcome Brooke Senack and Jennifer Laycock as two School-based Behavioural Consultants funded by the 2018/19 Classroom Improvement Fund from Alberta Education. The Behavioural Consultants are assigned to schools across HFCRD and will work…

In times of strife, we must come together to maintain the strong bonds that exist in our schools.  St. Andrew’s School has done that this week. When faced with a threat to student safety yesterday, they supported each other and overcame obstacles together. We understand that re-entering a school…

At the September 19th Regular Board Meeting, the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Board of Trustees unanimously voted to amend the election date to Monday October 15, 2018 in the Grimshaw Ward 4 Sub 2 By-Election.  Polls will be open at the Grimshaw Shared School Facility (4412 – 50th St, Grimshaw,…

In preparation for the arrival of NET Ministries, Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) has met with the NET Team who will be evangelizing in our schools for the next year.  Faith Permeation Coordinator John Meagher, Father Nel (Our Lady of Peace Parish) and Father Lawrence (St. James the…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is pleased to announce the official nomination results for the Grimshaw By-Election as follows.   Official Nomination List WardWard 4, Subdivision  2  - Grimshaw                                     NomineesBrian HillDavid (Bill) Mitchell…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is pleased welcome the NET Ministries team in exactly one month from today!  Throughout the next month, we will be sharing more information about NET Ministries to engage and educate our school communities about the opportunities that are coming to our…

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish students, parents, staff and community members a fantastic 2018/19 school year!  We are very excited to welcome new and returning families to our schools.  I hope you all had a restful summer break and are ready to go back to school.  As the Board Chair…

At the August 28th Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call a by-election in Grimshaw Ward 4.  The vote came after the Board received the resignation of Ward 4 Trustee George Chuckvar.  Nomination Day has been set for Monday September 17th, 2018. Interested candidates…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division No. 37 (HFCRD) is pleased to announce the re-election of Kelly Whalen as Board Chair and Gary Fisher as Vice Chair.  The nominations and elections took place at the 2018/19 HFCRD Board of Trustees Organizational Meeting earlier today.  Both nominations were uncontested. …

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is pleased to welcome Jarrett Fulcher as Director of Business and Operations. Jarrett joins us from Northland School Division, where he held the position of Transportation Safety Coordinator.  During his time with Northland School Division, he was responsible…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is pleased to provide the following summer hours for our central office. Monday - Thursday8:30am - 12:00pm12:30pm - 4:00pm Closed Fridays Summer hours commenced on Tuesday July 3rd, 2018.Regular hours will resume on Monday August 20th, 2018. Helpful Links 2018/19…

The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is pleased to welcome Robert Nieman as the Vice Principal of St. Andrew’s School, commencing in the 2018/19 school year.  Robert is currently a Math and Science Teacher at Kehewin Community Education Centre, a school dedicated to promoting and preserving…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) proudly congratulates Glenmary School student Broenyn Armstrong who has been selected to be on the 2018/19 Minister’s Youth Council.  Broenyn is one of 33 high school students selected from across Alberta from over 300 applicants.  The Minister’s…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) proudly congratulates St. Andrew’s School student Lezane Okimaw who has been selected as an Honourable Mention for the 2018 Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award.  This award is given by the Alberta School Boards Association and recognizes First…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) warmly congratulates Glenmary School student Jodd Abundo who has received the 2018 Senator’s Contribution Award.  This award is given to deserving graduating students who have made an important and meaningful contribution to the greater good of their…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) is pleased to announce that Natonia Joanne Jay Giroux, a grade 11 student at St. Andrew’s School, who has won HFCRD’s Orange Shirt Day Contest.  Natonia’s winning entry features a beautiful dream catcher with feathers hanging from it, and flowers…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) was thrilled to take part in the grand opening of the new EvelineCharles Academy on Tuesday May 29th.  The new academy is located in Peace River attached to Glenmary School.  This facility is the first of its kind in Northern Alberta and will offer the…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) warmly congratulates St. Andrew’s School graduate Billy-Ray Belcourt of Driftpile Cree Nation who has won one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards, the $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize, for his debut book of poems “This Wound is a World.” …

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division warmly congratulates Rosary School students Keana Patajo and McKayla Ambury who placed 7th in the Caring for our Watersheds Program. This program, which has been running in central Alberta for over 10 years, asks students to submit a project idea that will improve…

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) invites all to the 1st Annual Round Dance on Thursday June 21st, 2018 at St. Stephen’s School in Valleyview (4301-51 Avenue).  The theme of the Round Dance is “Celebrating Together” which is a reflection of our desire to bring together people of…