New Airdrie school opens one year ahead of schedule

St. Veronica School in southwest Airdrie officially opened for classes this week, welcoming 365 students and 20 staff members one year ahead of schedule. Project manager Andrew Van Beilen said it took many hours of overtime to finish the more than 40,000 sq.-ft. facility a year early. “It’s been lots of tight coordination, getting guys right on top of each other following a tight sequence to get the school done”, said Van Beilen.   “The last four weeks, you wouldn&rs