Balfour Collegiate | |
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1245 College Avenue , , Canada | |
Coordinates | 50°26′25″N104°35′57″W / 50.4402°N 104.5991°W |
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School type | High School |
Motto | Tradition and Togetherness |
Founded | 1930 |
School board | Regina Public School Division |
Principal | Lawrence Somers |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 766 [1] (2022) |
Language | English |
Area | Regina |
Colour(s) | Red, White and Black |
Team name | Bears |
Website | balfour |
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