A Guide to the Calgary School Board Elections: Who's Who and What Matters

Ok, here's one from the depths of the Calgary Subreddit... With the Calgary Board of Education elections on October 20, 2025, it's time to saddle up and get informed. A wave of conservative candidates, including six backed by Take Back Alberta and A Better Calgary, is vying for a spot, sharing slick campaign websites and synchronized messaging. But if you’re looking for strong public education advocates, there are candidates worth your vote. Standouts include Sandra Grills with her arts focus, Brit Hart challenging UCP’s funding of private schools, and Jenny Regal with over 30 years of teaching experience. Incumbents Laura Hack and Charlene May are riding high, with proven records supporting public education. Watch out for candidates flashing the buzzwords “Parental rights” and “Common sense solutions”—possible red flags pointing to conservative ties. With the school board making calls on critical issues like LGBTQ+ student protections and how to spend over $1.3 billion, your vote matters. Circle October 7-16 for advance voting, and don’t forget to get registered at calgary.ca/election. Yeehaw, let’s steer this election right!

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