December 12, 2025
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.
Watch the Video
The short video below outlines the proposal, the reasons behind it, anticipated timelines, and how the work fits within ECSD’s long-term planning for the Northwest.
Have Your Say
Families were asked to share feedback on the proposed school replacements, future programming, and how this solution may impact their community through an online questionnaire that was open from December 4 to 11, 2025. The questionnaire is now closed.
Next Steps
Edmonton Catholic Schools is now reviewing the feedback from the questionnaire. A What We Heard report will be shared with families at the end of January 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact engagement@ecsd.net.