Released on September 24, 2001
The Kennedy Langbank K-12 School was officially opened today.This new school will replace the elementary school in Langbank and the high
school in Kennedy. Both facilities were deteriorating and in need of major
upgrades or replacement. The new school will ensure that K-12 students in
the Kennedy, Langbank and surrounding district will continue to receive top
quality education.
"The new school will provide a modern and well-equipped learning
environment for the K-12 population in both communities," Education
Minister Jim Melenchuk said. "This new school ensures quality education
continues to be a proud tradition in these communities."
Saskatchewan Education and the school division are sharing the cost of the
new school. The total development cost is $2.6 million, of which the
government's share is approximately
$1.4 million.
In total, the provincial budget has allocated more than $29 million this
year for school capital construction, renovation and upgrading projects.
This includes $5 million from the Centenary Fund. Approximately 150
projects will be undertaken this year.
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For more information, contact:
Cal Kirby
Education
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-6040