UPGRADES TO SCHOOLS IN NORTH BATTLEFORD, MACKLIN AND GLASLYN

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing an estimated $741,000 to improve three schools in the communities of North Battleford, Macklin and Glaslyn.

“Support for these school improvement projects demonstrate our continued commitment to work with school divisions to provide healthy, comfortable and well equipped learning environments for Saskatchewan students,” Learning Minister Deb Higgins said.  “We are investing in schools, in students and in the future of Saskatchewan.”

The capital improvement projects include:

• $310,000 to the Living Sky School Division for renovations and an addition to Macklin School;
• $272,000 to the Living Sky School Division for renovations to the North Battleford Comprehensive School; and
• $160,000 to the Northwest School Division for roofing upgrades to Glaslyn Central School.

The projects announced today are part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s investment of approximately $6 million to improve the learning environment in 40 Saskatchewan schools.  These include improvements such as roof replacement and restoration, mechanical system upgrades, renovations, additions and portable classrooms, as well as preliminary planning funding.  Funding for these projects will be cost-shared with school divisions across the province.

“These school improvement projects are part of the government’s commitment to make Saskatchewan the best place for young people to live, work and build strong futures,” Higgins said.

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For more information, contact:

Margaret Ball
Learning
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5631