New schools to be announced for Calgary and area

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides have details on new schools in the Calgary area, promised in Budget 2025.

The United Conservative government is sharing more details of Budget 2025 that, if passed, will move toward the construction of several new schools in Calgary and area.

Premier Danielle Smith and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides will be announcing details of the new schools during a media conference on Friday.

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Last week, the government announced progress on a number of schools in rural Alberta, including Lethbridge and Brooks.

Officials said at the time announcements on new schools for Calgary and Edmonton would be made separately.

The availability is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.