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hile most rural schools in central Alberta face closure due to low enrolment and lack of funding, each has their own unique story. Take a tour of each small school and discover what led to their closures or, in a few rare cases,
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how they managed to survive.
As areas in central Alberta continue to grow by almost double the national average, the loss of these schools continues to push families towards urban centres and away from their rural roots.
SATINWOOD SCHOOL
PIPESTONE & LAKEDELL
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