Released on May 20, 1998
Education Minister Pat Atkinson today announced provincial funding for54 renovation projects at schools throughout Saskatchewan. Among
those projects is the addition of two relocatable classrooms to
Shellbrook Elementary School in Parkland School Division.
"By investing in schools and investing in education, we are investing
in Saskatchewan children and in Saskatchewan's future," Atkinson said.
The two relocatable classrooms will help the school division address
classroom space shortages in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan. The project
will be completed by December, 1998. The department will continue to
work with the school division to meet the school facility needs of
this community.
"Projects like these demonstrate that we are committed to working with
school divisions to provide Saskatchewan students with safe and
well-equipped schools," Atkinson said. "This is about improving the
quality of education for Saskatchewan students."
Today's announcement is in addition to major construction projects
announced previously for Lloydminster, Moose Jaw, Consul, Estevan and
Saskatoon. The Provincial Government is investing $24 million in new
school construction and renovation for 1998-99.
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For more information contact:
Cal Kirby
Education
Regina Phone: (306)787-6040