In planning municipal land use, Strathcona County sets aside specific parcels of land that are held in reserve for schools. When a school authority plans to build a new school facility, consultations are held with the County to choose the most appropriate location based on anticipated population growth, size of the school and access to utilities. The identified lands in Florian Park were subdivided and zoned PS – Public Service in 1991 to specifically to accommodate a school in the future. 

The school authority (Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord, in this case) examines all the information provided and then makes its decision. 

Strathcona County seeks to provide as many recreational opportunities in our community as possible. As part of its strategy to encourage early recreational use, Strathcona County uses public service green spaces for community use, such as playgrounds, until a designated school zone area is developed.

Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord has chosen the designated school site located at Florian Park (902 Regency Drive), in the Foxboro subdivision of Sherwood Park. 

Construction is proposed to begin in August 2023 and last until September 2025. For information on the school construction visit Alberta Infrastructure's project page. 

As part of the development permitting process, Centre-Nord has submitted a traffic impact assessment to the County that addresses items including, but not limited, to bussing, parent drop-off, parking, etc. Strathcona County works closely with the school board to ensure proper traffic management is in place for school sites. Please contact Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord for any questions specific to bussing and transportation.

Further information relating to the planning and construction of the École Claudette-et-Denis-Tardif replacement is on the project website.  

Strathcona County is making every effort to ensure members of the Foxboro and area community continue to have access to important recreational amenities and green space. The County continues to provide public open space for residents to continue to engage in outdoor activities at this location. Playground equipment will remain available at Foxboro and McPherson Parks in the area.