CP Rail had big role in school's creation
The North Shore community of Schreiber became a divisional point when railroad construction was completed. With that came families and a need for a school for children. From 1886 to 1903, classes were held in the Bunkhouse, the resident engineer's office. The space was donated by CP Rail. In 1902, however, an increasing student population prompted a citizens' group to approach CP Rail in a bid to secure larger quarters. A deeded plot of land — 265 square feet — was provided. In 1903, a new four-classroom public school was opened (top photo). In 1912, two rooms were added and the entrance was enlarged, and in 1924 came a four-room annex. The school was then called Schreiber Continuation School, meaning high school had been established in the community. The structure was used until 1963 when Schreiber Public School was erected. Bottom photo shows the school, which has seen additions and improvements over the year, as it stands today.

— Photos provided by Amber Penny feather, our Schreiber correspondent