Edmonton Catholic chooses new school board chair, name for Orchards school

Laura Thibert is the new chairwoman of the Edmonton Catholic school board, trustees decided Tuesday.
Thibert, who was also board chairwoman during the 2016-17 school year, replaces Terry Harris, who led the board after the October 2017 civic election.
“Catholic education is a sacred gift and I am extremely proud to represent the board in this capacity,” Thibert said in a Tuesday news release.
Thibert was first elected to the school board in 2010.
Trustee Sandra Palazzo was also re-el