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August 28, 2025 at 10:00 am  Politics, Provincial

TRAIL – New Democrat MLA Steve Morissette says the opening of the new Glenmerry Elementary School in Trail will provide students with the space to thrive. The new building replaces the previous aging school building and adds space for an additional 165 new seats which increases the total capacity of the school from 270 to 435 seats, to keep up with growing enrolment.

“I am thrilled for students in Trail to attend the new and expanded Glenmerry Elementary,” said Steve Morissette, MLA for Kootenay – Monashee. “With before-and-after-school care provided by the new school’s neighbourhood learning centre, this investment will make a real difference in supporting our growing community in the Kootenays.”

Glenmerry is one of several school announcements being made today, together representing over 3,000 new spaces opening across the province this Fall.

Since 2017, the province has committed over $6 billion in school capital projects, creating nearly 43,000 new student spaces and over 39,000 seismically safe seats in B.C. schools. As the province grows, we remain committed to working with both school districts and municipalities to provide all students with safe, modern, and inspiring places to learn.

Learn More:  https://news.gov.bc.ca/32700

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