Growth of Holy Spirit Catholic Schools Division brings challenges

With growth and expansion comes challenges. This is part of what the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is experiencing. The board announced early this week that the division enrolled more than 5,500 students, which is 4.35 per cent increase compared to last year. Does the division have enough space to meet this need? The Division Board Chair, Dr. Carmen Mombourquette, explains what the biggest challenges are for his group. Mombourquette says with in influx of more Mexican immigrants in Picture Butte, they are also hiring Spanish speaking teachers.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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