Released on April 12, 1999
Weyburn and area learners will soon benefit from an improved location,shared facilities and equipment. Post-Secondary Education and Skills
Training Minister Maynard Sonntag, along with Minister of Education
Clay Serby, today announced approval of funding for a joint-use
facility that will serve a total of approximately 2,500 students, both
post-secondary and those at Weyburn Comprehensive High School.
"Thanks to the co-operation and commitment of our education and
training partners in the Weyburn School Division, we are developing a
cost-effective, shared education and training facility for Southeast
Regional College at the Weyburn Comprehensive High School," Sonntag
said. "This is good news for taxpayers, students, job seekers and
employers in the Weyburn area. The provincial budget's significant
investment in our education and training system is an investment in
students and our future."
"I congratulate all of the people who worked so hard to benefit high
school and regional college students through the creation of this
innovative educational facility," Serby said. "Both partners will
save money by sharing the operating and maintenance costs of this
facility. This money can be redirected to support instructors,
teachers and students. An added bonus is the opportunity for high
school students to develop another connection to the post-secondary
education and training system."
The project will incorporate Southeast Regional College into
1,164 square metres of existing space in the older east wing of
the high school. Minor renovations to the high school will be
necessary so the school can function in the reduced space. A new
computer lab and equipment will be added and shared with the
college. The cost of renovations is expected to be about
$600,000.
Renovations will be made during the summer and will be completed
in time for the Regional College to hold classes in its new
location this fall.
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For more information contact:
Cal Kirby
Facilities Planning
Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education and Skills
Training, and Saskatchewan Education
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-6040