Lighthouse Christian Academy receives $4 million for new school

Lighthouse Christian Academy in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, has been awarded $4 million through the provincial Independent School Capital program to construct a new facility. The funding is part of a broader $25.8 million provincial initiative aimed at funding six private school projects to create over 3,500 new classroom spaces across Alberta.

The academy, which currently operates out of a church basement, plans to build a $12.5-million standalone school in nearby Birchcliff. The new facility is designed to accommodate up to 300 students. Principal Dion Krause noted that the school has experienced exponential enrollment growth over the last 15 years.

In addition to the government grant, the academy has raised $4 million through fundraising and pledges. Construction is expected to take 10 months, with a target opening date of September 2027.