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UPGRADING FIVE SCHOOLS IN REGINA

Released on June 26, 2001

The provincial government is investing $726,000 including $375,000 from

capital reserves on improvements to five schools in Regina. Education

Minister Jim Melenchuk announced the investment at an assembly at Davin

Elementary School today.



"Our government is investing in improved learning environments for

Saskatchewan students," Melenchuk said. "We are committed to working with

school divisions to ensure students have safe, comfortable and well-

equipped learning facilities."



Davin Elementary School will receive $148,000 from the 2001 capital budget,

plus $375,000 from department capital reserves towards foundation

stabilization. Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School will receive $115,000 for

an accessibility elevator. Holy Rosary Community School, Jean Vanier

Elementary School and St. Francis Community School will receive a total of

$88,000 for roof restoration projects.



"With the $29.2 million in the Department of Education capital budget,

including $5 million from the Centenary Fund, approximately 150 school

construction, renovation or upgrading projects will be funded this year,"

Melenchuk said.



Additional projects will be approved and allocated to school divisions

throughout the fiscal year.



"By investing in education we are investing in the future of Saskatchewan,"

Melenchuk said.



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For more information, contact:



Cal Kirby

Education

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-6040

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