UPGRADING SIX PRINCE ALBERT AREA SCHOOLS

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing approximately $1.2 million to improve six schools in Prince Albert and surrounding areas.

"The future of our province will be defined by young people," Learning Minister Deb Higgins said. " We need to access every advantage our society and economy can provide to ensure that they achieve excellence in our education system. Investing in our schools will go a long way toward helping students reach their potential."

The capital projects include:

• The Prince Albert Roman Catholic School Division will receive approximately $233,000 for a rooftop ventilation unit replacement at Holy Cross School and a roof replacement at St. Francis School in Prince Albert;

• The Prince Albert Roman Catholic School Division will receive approximately $256,000 for two new relocatable classrooms at St. Anne Elementary School in Prince Albert;

• The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division will receive approximately $409,000 for renovations at Debden School;

• The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division will receive approximately $302,000 to replace the boiler and heating system at Prince Albert Collegiate Institute; and

• The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division will receive approximately $169,000 for a roof replacement at Canwood School.

These projects will be cost-shared with the school divisions listed above.

The projects are part of the provincial government's investment of $7 million to improve the learning environment in 55 Saskatchewan schools. Including these projects, the total commitment by government to K-12 capital projects this fiscal year is $22 million

"These projects demonstrate our continued commitment to working with school divisions to improve the learning environment in Saskatchewan schools," Higgins said. "They will provide enhanced learning opportunities through high quality programs and services in modern well-equipped facilities."

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For More Information, Contact:

Nelson Wagner Saskatchewan Learning Regina Phone: (306) 787-6040