Two Hills Welcomes New Sergeant New Myrnam School Named in Top 10 Shortlists for World’s Best School Prizes

asked, Henry says he appreciates the way people actually speak to each other in a small own, versus a city where a person may not know their neighbours. That is not to say Henry hasn’t spent time policing in a larger center. He proudly worked in city schools as a resource officer for a number of years before deciding a small town was where he would be of most use.

by Morgan Gordeyko

With the upcoming departure of Sergeant Robert Daisley, the Town of Two Hills is set to welcome back a familiar face to its ranks, Sergeant David Henry, who was posted here for a short stint from October 2018 to April 2019.

Born in Camrose and raised in High Level, Henry says he is a small town boy at heart, and after falling in love with our community and its residents, jumped at the opportunity to return to work in this area.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Henry says he is looking forward to better getting to know the members of our community. His “boots on the ground” style of policing gives him the opportunity to get out and meet residents. When

Henry enjoys spending time close to home with his wife and 2 grown boys. He loves fishing, playing a number of sports such as hockey and volleyball, and has a passion for acting and dramas.

Sergeant Henry says he is extremely excited to be back in Two Hills and credits Sgt. Daisley for the hard work he has put in during his time here. Henry says he realizes that alongside the 4 constables also working with him, there unfortunately will never be a complete cure to cram but hopes by immersing himself in the goings on of Two Hills, he will be able to crack down on some of the problem areas. “I want to listen to the people in Two Hills and the surrounding community and look forward to working closely with residents to keep Two Hills as safe as possible. After all, its the residents who know when something is out of the norm- suspicious vehicles, questionable activities - that sort of thing.”

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Most recently, they were the recipient of an Alberta Emerald Award, which celebrates an organization or individual’s legacy of environmental excellence in addressing and mitigating the effects of local, regional, and global environmental issues.

Principal Danielle Eriksen recognizes what a huge honor it is to recognized in this way. "Being shortlisted as one of the top 10 schools in the World's Best School Prizes for environmental action is a testament to the teamwork and collaboration of staff and students over the last six years. At New Myrnam School, we believe in creating learning environments where students become global citizens actively engaged in finding sustainable solutions. Through a project based approach to our cross grade and cross curricular projects, our students are empowered to drive positive change in their community. We couldn't be more proud of the work past and present students have done and the feats they have accomplished.”

Superintendent Peter Barron adds his congratulations. “New Myrnam School distinguishes itself by offering programming that is truly student centered. Their environmental focus ignites the passion of their students to learn and grow in meaningful ways. St. Paul Education is immensely proud of the school and its deep collaboration with the community.”

Board Chair Sylvie Smyl shared a congratulatory message on behalf of the Board. “The Board of Trustees is thrilled by this announcement. This nomination is a testament to the resilience, hard work and dedication of this small rural community. Collectively when we think big, collaborate and allow our students to lead in the process of education, we achieve amazing things. The New Myrnam School is truly a success story for St Paul Education and we are very proud of all of their accomplishments. These students are not only our future leaders of tomorrow but already they are our leaders of today.”

New Myrnam School is one of ten schools to have been shortlisted in the Environmental Action category. The final winner will be announced in September 2023. If the school wins, they plan to continue their efforts to transform the CTEC facility into a net-zero building and embark on other renewable energy projects.