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The position of School Board Trustee for the High River Ward with Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools (Ward 3 – St. Thomas Aquinas-Foothills) remains open. Nominations will close Monday, September 29. Eligible candidates must be Catholic, at least 18 years old, Canadian citizens, and residents of the High River electoral subdivision. Employees of any school division are not eligible. For more information, boundary maps, or nomination forms, please contact Returning Office Michael Kilcommons at 403-923-9507 or mkilcommons@redeemer.ab.ca. Nominations forms are also available on the CTR website at www.redeemer.ab.ca

As of 12:00 noon yesterday (Sept. 22), nominations for municipal elections, including Trustee positions for Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools, ceased. We expect to hold one election, in Brooks, on October 20. It also appears at this time that there will be six acclamations announced and one vacant position. All Wards are currently represented as follows: - Foothills: Andrea Keenan (incumbent) is the sole nominee. - Oyen: Michelle Rude Volk (incumbent) is the sole nominee. - Drumheller: Louise Henrickson is the sole nominee. - Brooks: three nominees: Michelle Gietz, Shane Grove, and Chris Neeser - Strathmore: Harry Salm (incumbent) is the sole nominee. - Okotoks: Andrew Gustafson (incumbent) is the sole nominee. - Canmore: Matt McIsaac (incumbent) is the sole nominee. - High River: no candidates have been nominated. Nominations will remain open until September 29. Please contact mkilcommons@redeemer.ab.ca for details.

📸 Selfie with the Super - Saturday edition from St. Joseph’s Collegiate in Brooks! Dr. Holowka joined principal Andrea Schell for a meaningful gathering focused on storytelling, history, and community. She connected with Ahmed Kassem from Global Village and documentarian Tyler Duffy for the filming of "Lessons Learned", a powerful documentary capturing the history of Brooks and Newell County. Dr. Holowka was grateful for the opportunity to witness how education and community come together to preserve stories that shape our shared future! #selfiewiththesuper #ctrcatholic #weareCTR

Our connections to our parish are so special! Check out why at St. John Paul II Collegiate in Okotoks! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

A beautiful space for prayer at Holy Spirit Academy in High River! #ibeleiveincatholiced

Selfie with the Super from the Centre for Learning@HOME Edmonton site! Dr. Holowka had a wonderful visit connecting with dedicated team members who support students in unique and meaningful ways. She was grateful to spend time with Nouchik Taslakian, Sherwaine Arthurs, and Lynn Cooper, as well as other CFL staff who bring care, creativity, and commitment to online learning every day. Thank you for the incredible work you do to help students thrive, no matter where they are learning from! #selfiewiththesuper #ctrcatholic #weareCTR

📸 Last Friday, CTR superintendent Dr. Holowka visited Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy in Canmore and snapped a few Selfies with the Super! Dr. Holowka joined principal Ryan Fox for a visit to a Biology 30 class celebrating Formal Friday while the rest of the school embraced Pajama Day! She then headed to the high school foods lab with Mrs. Malenfant, where students were busy preparing delicious chicken caesar salads. To end her visit, Dr. Holowka spent time with Mrs. Faupel’s Grade 3 class, one of OLS’s wonderful new teachers, who was fully embracing Pajama Day. What a beautiful day of learning, laughter, and connection in the Rockies! #selfiewiththesuper #ctrcatholic #weareCTR

📸 Selfie with the Super from St. Mary’s School in Okotoks! Dr. Holowka had a wonderful time visiting classrooms filled with faith, energy, and joyful learning! She popped in to see Mr. Peraino’s Grade 4 class with principal Shari Gustafson and then joined Mrs. Brennan’s energetic Grade 5 students. A special highlight was witnessing the incredible early learning happening in the kindergarten classroom of Mrs. Jensen. So much love, learning, and laughter in one school - thank you, St. Mary’s! #selfiewiththesuper #ctrcatholic #weareCTR

Check out this event at St. Mary's University!

📸 Selfie with the Super - Okotoks edition! Today, Dr. Holowka met with principals from Okotoks and the surrounding area to collaborate on new ways to support students across our schools. These leaders are working together to build strong, faith-filled learning communities where every student can thrive. We are grateful for their vision, teamwork, and deep commitment to Catholic education! Principals include (left to right) Lana Clark, The Centre for Learning at Home, Shari Gustafson, St. Mary's School, Melissa Baxter, École Good Shepherd School, Leslie Woehleke, St. Luke's Outreach, Lindsay Avramovic, St. Francis of Assisi Academy, Diana Atkinson, Holy Trinity Academy and Jamie Leidl St. John Paul II Collegiate. #selfiewiththesuper #ctrcatholic #weareCTR

Our relationships with our parish priests is an extremely valued one! We are blessed! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

📸 Selfie with the Super from St. Anthony’s School in Drumheller! What a wonderful visit full of faith, dedication, and CTR spirit! Dr. Holowka was thrilled to snap a selfie with Principal Celeste Schrock, who was teaching her Grade 12 Religious Education class. Our principals are truly excellent educators! She also met the amazing office staff, Raelene Manula and Michelle Doyle, working hard to ensure a smooth and welcoming school start-up. A big shout-out to Kevin Barrett, the school’s longtime and dedicated head custodian, and to Grade 2 teachers Mrs. Engler and Mrs. Straub who were excited to get a selfie with the Super! 😊 So much heart goes into making St. Anthony’s a special place to learn and grow! #selfiewiththesuper #ctrcatholic #weareCTR

📸 Another heartwarming Selfie with the Super this time from Holy Spirit Academy in High River! Dr. Holowka had the joy of connecting with the incredible Learning Support Team, including Azure McNeil, Amber Langille, and Principal Lacey Dubeau. Their dedication is making a big impact in the lives of students every day! Later in the day, Dr. Holowka spent time learning and laughing with Mrs. Anastasopoulos' wonderful Grade 1 class. What a blessing to see young learners growing in faith and knowledge! So much love and learning under one roof! #selfiewiththesuper #ctrcatholic #weareCTR

Celebrating Mary! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Our schools are welcoming and Notre Dame Collegiate is no different! Check out this beautiful display of messages to uplift and let our students know they are loved! ❤❤❤

Visiting schools is one of the most rewarding parts of a superintendent's job! Today, Dr. Holowka met with St. John Paul II Collegiate teacher Blaire Steele underneath a beautiful archway to welcome students back to class. She then met up with new teacher and former St. John Paul II student, Sawyer Sprague, principal Jamie Leidl and teacher Michelle Lendvay. Dr. Holowka also snapped a selfie with another new teacher Emily Klein. #selfiewiththesuper #weareCTR #backtoschool2025

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2025! To all of this year’s CTR graduates, may the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you, be gracious to you, and grant you peace as you step into this next chapter. We are proud of every student from: 📍 Holy Trinity Academy – Okotoks 📍 St. Luke’s Outreach – Brooks, High River & Okotoks 📍 The Centre for Learning @HOME 📍 Notre Dame Collegiate – High River 📍 St. Joseph’s Collegiate – Brooks 📍 Our Lady of the Snows – Canmore 📍 St. Anthony’s – Drumheller 📍 Holy Cross Collegiate – Strathmore #CTRGrads #ClassOf2025

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 at Holy Trinity Academy in Okotoks who will be celebrating their commencement this Thursday, June 26! 🎓🙏

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 at St. Joseph's Collegiate in Brooks who will be celebrating their commencement this Thursday, June 26! 🎓🙏

☀️ Wishing all our CTR students, staff and families a joyful and safe summer! May your days be filled with laughter, rest, and special moments with loved ones. We will keep you in our prayers throughout the summer and look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday, August 28. Until then, enjoy every blessing this season brings! #ctrcatholic