Statement regarding misrepresentation of FSD in April 3, 2026 news article, “Premier and education minister met privately with groups…”

Foothills School Division has requested a correction in a news article posted on April 3, 2026, titled “Premier and education minister met privately with groups…”.  In an April 4, 2026, email from the Foothills School Division Board Chair, Theresa Letendre to the article’s author, Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter of the Investigative Journalism Foundation, she states,

The article states that representatives from Foothills School Division attended the February 18 meeting. This statement is inaccurate. Neither I, as Board Chair nor the Superintendent—who are the only individuals authorized to represent the Division in external engagements—were in attendance, and no authority was delegated for anyone to attend on behalf of Foothills School Division.

As written, the article implies that Foothills School Division was formally represented at this meeting. This is not the case, and it is important that this be corrected to avoid misrepresentation of the Division’s role and position.

Foothills School Division is committed to ensuring that all students learn in safe, caring, respectful, and inclusive environments, as reflected in our Board Policy 14: A Place for All. Our governance and representation practices are grounded in these values, as well as in transparency and accountability to the communities we serve.

We request that a correction or clarification be issued immediately to accurately reflect that Foothills School Division was not represented at this meeting.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.