Here are the official results of the Pembina Hills School Division School Board Trustee Elections 2025: EAST WARD 2 WEST WARD 2 Congratulations to the trustees who were also elected by acclamation. Pembina Hills East — Ward 1:  Nolan Mast Halach, Tawatinaw, Nestow, Clyde, Anton Lake, Halfway Lake, Jeffrey, Waugh, Vimy, Busby, Arvilla, Pickardville, Fawn Lake […]

Division Office ~ Key Policies Updated Trustee Code of Conduct Updates The Board has updated its Trustee Code of Conduct to align with new provincial legislation. These changes were required following the passage of Bill 51 (Education Amendment Act 2025) last spring. What’s Changed: Trustees can no longer be disqualified from the Board for breaching […]

Division Office ~ Board Work Plan Approved The Board has approved its 2025-2026 Work Plan—a roadmap that outlines priorities, key meeting dates, important decisions, and community events for the year ahead. This plan is an important resource that helps the Board stay focused, organized, and connected with our school communities. Grant Funding Update After the […]

Recent changes to the Education Act (via Education Amendment Act, 2024) came into effect on September 1, 2025. These changes affect how schools respond when a student requests a change to their preferred name or pronouns, and how schools handle certain classroom topics.  What’s new? Under the new legislation, schools are required to: Notify parents […]

Our division was incredibly honoured to be presented with the 2025 Friend of Northern Lakes College Award on June 6, 2025, in Slave Lake. This recognition highlights the meaningful partnership and support between Pembina Hills School Division and Northern Lakes College in advancing post-secondary education in our region. From the Northern Lakes College website: “The […]

We are happy to share the news that the Town and Country Newspaper (Great West Media) has been awarded the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) Special Contribution to Public Education: Media Award! Reporter Sandy Doucet accepted the award on behalf of the newspaper during a surprise presentation at the June 25, 2025 Board […]