WebJun 28, 2024 · The 105-year-old school was named after Vital Grandin, the first Roman Catholic bishop of St. Albert, who was a proponent and architect of the residential school system in Canada. WebJul 16, 2024 · Bishop Grandin removed from Alberta schools. The Calgary Catholic School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change the name of Bishop Grandin High School in light of Bishop Vital Justin Grandin’s (1829-1902) key role in establishing residential schools in Canada’s west. The school for Grades 9-12 — one …
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WebSep 29, 2024 · A pedestrian makes their way past the newly renamed Holy Child Elementary School, 9844 110 St., in Edmonton on Wednesday Sept. 29, 2024. … WebJun 7, 2024 · Grandin, who lived in St. Albert, helped design Canada’s residential school system. Mayor Cathy Heron says the community felt a mix of emotions during discussions of removing the Grandin name ... inconsistency\u0027s 16
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WebJul 2, 2024 · In Calgary, Catholic School District trustees voted in favour of renaming Bishop Grandin High school. The district conducted a “thought exchange” and found … WebMar 10, 2024 · By Andrew Ehrkamp, Grandin Media. Catholic Alberta. March 10, 2024. Fourteen new school projects, including Catholic schools in Edmonton, Camrose and Red Deer, are among those that will receive Alberta government funding. The provincial government announced March 10 that it is providing $268 million for school construction … WebJun 28, 2024 · Most Rev. Vital Grandin, OMI was the first Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of St. Albert, which would eventually be elevated to become the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton. Bishop Grandin served nearly 50 years in what is now Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. It’s estimated that he … inconsistency\u0027s 1g