The Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 150 is located about 250 kilometers from Edmonton.
The three urban communities in the jurisdiction are: Bonnyville, Cold Lake and Waskatenau. Waskatenau is just 1.0 hour from the city limits of Edmonton while Bonnyville is approximately 2.5 hours and Cold Lake is 3.0 hours from the capital. Within these communities, the
district operates seven schools: Three in Bonnyville, three in Cold Lake and one in Waskatenau. Unique to Alberta, the Lakeland Catholic
School District boasts of offering educational services to the children in Bonnyville and Cold Lake in English and French Immersion
(Kindergarten to Grade 12).
The Lakeland region of northeastern Alberta has a rich multi-cultural identity, a reflection of its diverse settlement
history. The earliest inhabitants were aboriginal who were later joined (in the early 1900’s) by French-Canadian
pioneers from Quebec, followed by a significant wave of Polish and Ukrainian immigration in the late 1920s. In the
early 1950s, the Federal Government developed an air force base (4 Wing Cold Lake) and townsite and since then,
the base staffing and rotational protocol has ensured a healthy influx of new residents from across Canada.
The regional economy is differentiated by locale. On aggregate, oil and gas production is the keystone of the
regional economy. Of the urban centers, Bonnyville derives the largest share of benefits from the agricultural sector
while, 4 Wing Cold Lake plays a leading role in the economic health of Cold Lake.
For the 2008-2009 school year the Lakeland Catholic School District is projecting a student enrollment of 2200 from
Kindergarten through grade twelve. We serve the needs of all students with equal intensity and look forward to new
and on-going initiatives we will pursue in our Education Plan. More specifically, enhanced Literacy Programming
(K-9), implementation of new three-year Education and Technology Plans; implementation of AISI initiatives;
expanded CTS program offerings; enhanced collaborative planning and professional development opportunities for
teachers, upgraded district facilities and full implementation of site-based decision-making.
As always, our Catholic Christian community remains strong as all members of our district and community work
collaboratively to achieve personal and academic success for all.
Bonnyville is...
• Located in north eastern Alberta, approximately 240 kilometres from Edmonton (home to West Edmonton Mall).
• The Town’s motto - “it’s Multi- Natural” - refers to the town’s celebration of its diverse cultural heritage and rich natural
resources.
• A major service centre for the area, the Town of Bonnyville serves the more than 10,000 people who live within 10
kilometres of the town.
• Surrounded by lakes and forest.
• The industrial service centre for the oil and gas industry in Northeast Alberta.
• A dynamic community with a full spectrum of services for its citizens and visitors alike.
Cold Lake is...
• Located just 287 km northeast of Edmonton, 170 km north of Lloydminster, and 600 km northeast of Calgary.
• The commercial centre of northeast Alberta.
• Known for some of the richest petroleum resources are among anywhere on earth.
• Home to Canada’s largest air force base 4 Wing Cold Lake, an active oil industry, a booming retail trade and year-round
tourism industry.
• A demographically young community making it an ideal place to raise a family.
• Affordable housing, outstanding recreation facilities, safe streets, a multitude of education options and excellent health care.
Waskatenau is...
• A village considered the “Gateway to the Lakeland” and is situated about 100 km northeast of Edmonton
• Countless number of lakes good for camping, fishing and water sports. (just north of Hwy 28)
• A small rural town with a lot of traditions and friendly people
• Full of residents who take pride in their hard farm work, agriculture and sport activities.
• Well known as hosts for all types of baseball tournaments in the summer time.
• Full of enjoyable trips to surrounding countryside, especially when the canola is in bloom.
