# #1073 - Kevin Van Lagen

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Podcast: [Shaun Newman Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shaun-newman-podcast-532222)
Published: 2026-06-15T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-newman/episodes/1073---Kevin-Van-Lagen-e3kpvln
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## Resource

Kevin Van Lagen, known as the "Prairie Principal," is a Canadian educator and strong advocate for rural schools and communities. Originally from Southwestern Ontario, he moved to Alberta in 2007 and currently serves as principal of both Altario School and Consort School in Prairie Land Regional School Division. He promotes rural revitalization through innovative education, speaking at events on how strong schools help sustain small communities. Van Lagen also works as a rural development consultant with BDO Canada and founded the Altario Agriculture Academy, which offers hands-on farming, livestock, and student-run businesses. Cornerstone Forum 26’ https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/ Silver Gold Bull Links: Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/ Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100 Bow Valley Credit Union Bitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gateway Email: welcome@BowValleycu.com Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/snp Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

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