Updated: January 7, 2026
In December 2025, Edmonton Catholic Schools engaged with the communities of St. Charles, St. Timothy, and Katherine Therrien to gather their perspective on programming for the proposed replacement schools in Chambery and Griesbach.
What We Heard
Through an online questionnaire, families shared the following perspectives:
- Most respondents were supportive of the proposed replacement schools, valuing improved access to junior high programming and modern learning environments.
- Families emphasized the importance of strong academic enrichment and career-focused programming, including Career Technology Foundations (CTF) and trades-related options.
- Transportation and traffic were key concerns, with families worried about increased travel times, loss of walkability, and long-term impacts of growth and capacity.
- Families asked for clear, ongoing communication, including timelines, transition planning, and transparency around school continuity and future programming.
Next Steps
Edmonton Catholic School Division will use this feedback to inform ongoing planning for the Northwest Solution Phase 2. As the project moves forward, ECSD will continue to share updates and opportunities for input through preferred communication channels to ensure families remain informed and engaged.
St. Charles, St. Timothy, and Katherine Therrien will remain open and fully operational until any new school is ready.
If you have any questions, please contact your school administration or email engagement@ecsd.net.
How We Got Here
Background Information
Edmonton Catholic Schools is planning new, modern learning spaces in the Chambery and Griesbach neighbourhoods to meet the needs of growing communities and support student success from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
About the Northwest Solution
The Northwest Solution project is part of ECSD’s long-term plan to renew and expand Catholic education in northwest Edmonton. Phase 1 focuses on building a new Kindergarten to Grade 9 school in Oxford to replace St. Lucy Catholic Elementary School.
Phase 2: Chambery and Griesbach
Phase 2 proposes a new Kindergarten to Grade 6 school in Chambery, replacing St. Charles Catholic Elementary School, and a new Kindergarten to Grade 9 school in Griesbach, replacing St. Timothy and Katherine Therrien Catholic Elementary Schools.
Catholic K–6 school in Chambery
- Capacity: 650 students
- Location: 176 Ave. & 107 St. NW
- Design: purpose-built for modern learning, with future modular expansion options to accommodate growth
Catholic K–9 school in Griesbach
- Capacity: 950 students at opening, expandable to 1,200
- Location: Ad Astra Blvd. & Sir Arthur Currie Way NW
- Design: modern facility with dedicated Career & Technology Studies (CTS) spaces
These projects address aging facilities, enrolment pressures, and the need for additional junior high space north of 137 Avenue. Phase 2 first appeared in the Division’s Capital Plan in March 2025.
From December 4 to December 11, 2025, Edmonton Catholic Schools engaged families from the communities of St. Charles, St. Timothy, and Katherine Therrien to gather feedback on programming for the new replacement schools in Chambery and Griesbach. The process included an explainer video and an online questionnaire, which received 25 responses. Families shared their priorities for programming and the benefits related to access, modernization, and efficiency.
Click here to read the What We Heard Report