When the safety of transporting bus students is at risk because of weather conditions, our Superintendent of Schools, in consultation with the Manager of Transportation, may choose to suspend school bus services and/or close schools.
Weather guidelines that support the decision:
- Wind-chill of approximately -50°C
- Visibility of less than 1 kilometre
- Impassable rural roads
- Temperature of -40°C
The final decision to send a child to the bus stop or to school rests with parents, even though buses may be operational. Parents are responsible for listening to the designated radio stations to receive the correct information with regard to school closures or bus cancellations.
Local radio stations notified of bus and/or school closures:
CBC - AM 740
CFCW - AM 790
CHQT - AM 880
CHED - AM 630
The Weather Network (TV)
Power 92 - FM 92
CISN - FM 103.9
K97 - FM 97
Mix - FM 96
The Bear - 100.3 FM
Parents should ensure that students are dressed appropriately while travelling to and from school during inclement weather conditions. The temperatures on a school bus can drop dramatically in the event of mechanical problems.
For more information contact:
Student Transportation Department
4603-48 Street
Stony Plain, AB T7Z 2A8
Phone: 780-963-8452
Email: Transportation@psd70.ab.ca