UPGRADING FOUR ESTEVAN AREA SCHOOLS

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing approximately $260,000 to improve four schools in Estevan and the surrounding area.

"When we invest in capital projects for education, we are investing in our students and in the future of Saskatchewan," Learning Minister Andrew Thomson said. "These projects show our continued commitment to improving Saskatchewan schools."

The capital projects include:

• The Estevan Rural School Division will receive approximately $138,000 for the recently completed renovations to Lampman School;

• The South Central School Division will receive approximately $70,000 to replace the roof of Midale Central School;

• The Souris Moose Mountain School Division will receive approximately $46,000 in planning funding for a new consolidated school in Oxbow; and

• The Holy Family Roman Catholic School Division will receive approximately $5,000 to improve accessibility to St. Mary's School in Estevan.

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

These projects are part of the provincial government's investment of $6.2 million to improve Saskatchewan schools. With the 32 capital projects, the government will have committed $26.6 million on K-12 schools this fiscal year.

"These school improvement projects are part of the government's commitment to invest in modern, well-equipped learning facilities for Saskatchewan students," Thomson added.

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For More Information, Contact:

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