News Archive

The OLS Spring Book Fair is almost here! Join us May 4–7 as we celebrate the joy of reading! 📖 Parent Night: May 4 | 3:30–7:00 PM 📖 Open May 5–7 | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM Come explore, discover new stories, and help grow a love of reading in our students. Volunteers are still needed—reach out to Ms. Lambe if you’re able to help mlambe@redeemer.ab.ca. #OLSReads #BookFairMagic #ScholasticBookFair #WeAreOLS

Grads will be collecting in many neighbourhoods on April 25th from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm. Please let a Grad or a Grad Parent know if you’d like a custom pick up from your home or business. You can also drop off your refundables at Banff or Canmore bottle depots for the OLS Grad 2026 account at any time. #WeAreOLS #Grad2026

Spring is the perfect time to brighten up your home and garden, and by participating in our fundraiser, you’re not only getting beautiful flowers but also supporting a great cause! Order Deadline: Monday, April 27 Collection Date: Wednesday, May 13th at Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies Please consider volunteering for delivery and collection. Thank you for your continued support—we couldn’t do it without you! To order, follow this link: https://ladyofthesnows.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home To volunteer for delivery and or collection, follow this link Volunteer sign up or email school council ols-school-council@redeemer.ab.ca

Spring is the perfect time to brighten up your home and garden, and by participating in our fundraiser, you’re not only getting beautiful flowers but also supporting a great cause! Order Deadline: Monday, April 27 Collection Date: Wednesday, May 13th at Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies Please consider volunteering for delivery and collection. Thank you for your continued support—we couldn’t do it without you! To order, follow this link: https://ladyofthesnows.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home To volunteer for delivery and or collection, follow this link Volunteer sign up or email school council ols-school-council@redeemer.ab.ca

Joy, hope, and new life—Easter reminds us what is possible. 🌿✝️ Wishing our OLS community a beautiful Easter filled with peace, love, and time with those who matter most. #WeAreOLS #EasterJoy #eastersunday

Today, Mr. Diakow’s Grade 9 class didn’t just learn—they felt it. Carrying kettlebells, students experienced a small glimpse of the physical weight Jesus bore on the cross. A powerful reminder that His sacrifice was not just symbolic—it was real, heavy, and full of love. #WeAreOLS #FaithInAction #HolyWeek

🚨 URGENT OLS UPDATE 🚨 Cups have been banned. We are currently dealing with: • a traffic pylon • a rain boot • a watering can • an NRS dry bag?! At this time, we are unable to confirm if staff are okay. #WeAreOLS #AprilFools #AnythingButACup

Spring is the perfect time to brighten up your home and garden, and by participating in our fundraiser, you’re not only getting beautiful flowers but also supporting a great cause! Order Deadline: Monday, April 27 Collection Date: Wednesday, May 13th at Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies Please consider volunteering for delivery and collection. Thank you for your continued support—we couldn’t do it without you! To order, follow this link: https://ladyofthesnows.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home To volunteer for delivery and or collection, follow this link Volunteer sign up or email school council ols-school-council@redeemer.ab.ca

Leadership isn’t just what you say—it’s what you do for others. Tonight, our Grade 12s created space for connection, laughter, and community. Thank you for making Family Movie Night so special. #WeAreOLS #LeadWithHeart #AvalancheStrong #CommunityMatters #GradClass2026

Cold air. Big views. Even bigger smiles. Ms. Fricot’s Winter Sports option classroom! #WeAreOLS #ThisIsOurClassRoom #OLSAvalanche #OutdoorLearning #Canmore

Huge shoutout to Bernard for bringing the Avalanche spirit to today’s pep rally! From high-fives in the hallways to pumping up the crowd, Bernard helped get everyone fired up and ready to cheer on our teams. School spirit was definitely alive and well today! Thanks for helping make it such a fun and energetic rally. The OLS Avalanche showed up loud and proud! #WeAreOLS #OLSAvalanche #SchoolSpirit #PepRallyEnergy #AvalanchePride

A rainbow over Our Lady of the Snows this morning — welcoming students, staff, and another day of learning, laughter, and faith together. Moments like this remind us how special our OLS community truly is. #WeAreOLS #OLSAv​alanche #YouMatterYoureLoved #MountainSchoolLife

Junior High students stepped into a powerful tradition as they reenacted the Stations of the Cross. Walking together through the snow beneath the mountains, they paused to reflect on the journey of Jesus—each step offering a moment for prayer, empathy, and understanding. Experiencing the Stations in this way helps bring the story to life, reminding us of the courage, sacrifice, and love at the heart of our faith. We are proud of our students for approaching this experience with such respect and reflection. #WeAreOLS #StationsOfTheCross #FaithInAction #LentJourney

Avalanche spirit is about to shake the gym! 💥🏀 On March 18, we’re coming together to celebrate our incredible teams and the pride of Our Lady of the Snows Avalanche. Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and cheer loud for our athletes who represent OLS with heart and determination. 💙 Students: Wear your blue and white 👏 Bring your loudest cheers 🏀 Show our Avalanche pride! Let’s make this a rally to remember… GO AVALANCHE! ❄️💙 #WeAreOLS #OLSAvalanche #SchoolSpirit #GoAvalanche #BlueAndWhite

Join us for our next School Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 PM in the Band Room. We are pleased to welcome Constable Charest, who will be speaking with parents about substance use and addiction in teens, sharing insights, current trends, and ways families can support their children. All parents and guardians are welcome. We hope you can join us for this important conversation. #WeAreOLS #OLSSchoolCouncil #ParentPartnership #SupportingOurStudents

Don’t forget to wear green Tuesday as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at OLS! Whether it’s a green shirt, socks, hat, or a full festive outfit — let’s see the halls filled with green spirit. We can’t wait to see all the creative ways our students show their St. Patrick’s Day pride! #WeAreOLS #StPatricksDay #WearGreen #SchoolSpirit

We were thrilled to welcome two incredible musicians to share their talents with our students. Alex Kusturok, a third-generation fiddle player, discovered his passion for the Métis fiddle at age seven. Deeply rooted in family and culture, Alex proudly shares his Indigenous heritage from Wabigoon Lake First Nation through his music. In 2022, he was part of the Métis delegation that travelled to Rome, where he shared his music with Pope Francis. Alex has toured across Canada, the U.S., and Europe and has received numerous awards. We were also joined by Robbie Fraser, a teacher at JPII in Okotoks and a celebrated Cape Breton musician who has played traditional East Coast Celtic music his entire life and collaborated with artists such as Ashley MacIsaac. A special OLS moment was seeing our very own Vera and Blake join them on stage to share their fiddle talents with the crowd. Thank you, Alex and Robbie, for sharing your music and culture with us! #WeAreOLS #MétisCulture #FiddleMusic #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts

Who says rocking out has an age limit? Certainly not our Grade 4–6 cast of Off Their Rockers! Our stage was taken over by a group of “retirement home residents” who proved that the golden years are actually the rockin’ years. From rocking chairs with swagger to dance moves that would make Elvis proud, our students had the audience laughing, clapping, and wondering if the retirement home had secretly turned into a concert venue. A huge round of applause goes to our incredible student actors who brought the humour, energy, and heart to every scene. Your confidence, comedic timing, and willingness to fully embrace your inner rock star made the show unforgettable. A very special thank you to Mrs. Cooney and Mrs. Skinner, whose dedication, patience, and creativity made this production possible. From rehearsals to choreography to those perfectly timed punchlines, their hard work helped our students shine on stage. And a special shout-out to Tanis Lod for all the incredible costume prep. The “retirement home chic” helped bring these characters to life! Bravo to everyone involved — you proved that when it comes to talent at OLS, we’re definitely not ready for the rocking chair yet! #WeAreOLS #OLSArts #OffTheirRockers #StudentTalent #StandingOvation

🎬🍿 Family Movie Night at OLS! Join us for a fun evening of laughter, popcorn, and a great movie with our school community while supporting our OLS Grad Class! 📅 March 27 🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM 🎥 Movie starts at 6:30 PM ✨ Cash concession stand available for snacks and treats. 🥪 Pre-order a Subway dinner to make the evening easy for your family. Bring the whole crew and enjoy a cozy night together with our OLS community! #WeAreOLS #OLSCommunity #FamilyMovieNight #SupportOurGrads #OLSAvalanche

🇨🇦 Paralympic Spirit Day at OLS! Our school was a sea of red today as students showed their Canadian pride and came ready to cheer on our incredible Paralympic athletes! The energy in the hallways was electric as we kicked off our celebration of perseverance, courage, and the true spirit of sport. We can’t wait to follow the events, celebrate the athletes, and learn from their inspiring journeys. Bring it on! ❤️ #WeAreOLS #ParalympicSpirit #TeamCanada #OLSCommunity #AvalanchePride