Kurek joins shadow minister

By Murray Green

Battle River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien Kurek was appointed as the deputy shadow minister of Rural Economic Development and Rural Broadband Strategy.

“Coming from rural Alberta, I understand firsthand the challenges that we are facing,” said Kurek, in response to the appointment. “Many of them relate directly to the economy. If we invest in rural Canada, we all benefit.”

He went on to say that, “Many rural communities, small businesses, organizations and families are being held back from achieving their full potential. This unrealized potential includes our legacy industries, such as the resource and agricultural sectors, and the ability to see breakthrough in new and innovative sectors that will transform our nation and grow our economy. Rural Canada can and should be part of the solution to the challenges facing our nation,” said Kurek.

He said this is a great fit as he is passionate about advocating for rural concerns as he takes on this role. Additionally, he stated that he is looking forward to working with the shadow minister of Rural Economic Development and Rural Broadband Strategy, MP Lianne Rood.

Parliament is set to resume on November 22, where Canada’s Conservatives will be focused on holding the Liberal-NDP coalition to account and bringing forward positive, common-sense solutions to the challenges Canadians face.

EICS superintendent to retire

By Murray Green

Elk Island Catholic School (EICS) superintendent Shawn Haggarty is retiring.

On behalf of the EICS board of trustees, chair Ted Paszek accepted superintendent Haggarty’s retirement request at the October 27 board meeting.

Haggarty graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor of education and then later earned a masters in educational studies. He started his teaching career more than 35 years ago with Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, and then spent 24 years with Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools. Over his teaching career, he served in the role of teacher, assistant principal and principal.

His first love was being a sports coach to hundreds of young athletes. Haggarty joined the EICS family 10 years ago and has served the division in a variety of strategic roles, including assistant superintendent of human resources, deputy superintendent and for the last number of years, chief superintendent.

He was a well-respected voice at the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) and has held the prestigious role of president of the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta.

“We will be forever grateful to Shawn for his service to EICS and the greater educational community. We wish him and his family the absolute best in retirement,” said chair Paszek.

The EICS board of trustees and central learning team have been working on a transition plan prior to his retirement, which is anticipated to begin in early 2022. FAMILY LITERACY

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Camrose and Area Adult

Learning Council executive director Ron

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