Released on August 22, 2002
The provincial government is investing $703,000 on improvements to fiveschools in Moose Jaw.
"We are investing in schools, in students, and in the future of
Saskatchewan," Learning Minister Jim Melenchuk said.
The capital improvement projects include:
St. Michael School which will receive $355,000 to upgrade the
school's mechanical and electrical systems;
St. Agnes School will receive $118,000 for roof replacement and
mechanical upgrading;
Sacred Heart School will receive $24,000 for a roof replacement
project;
Palliser Heights School will receive $141,000 for a roof
replacement project; and
Empire School will receive $65,000 for renovations to expand the
Francophone program.
These projects will be cost shared with the Moose Jaw Catholic and public
school divisions.
"With $40 million in the Department of Learning's capital budget for
schools, approximately 140 school construction, renovation or upgrading
projects will be funded in communities around the province this year,"
Melenchuk said. "An additional $20 million for school facilities was made
available, over a four year period, from the Centenary Fund, which was
announced in 2000."
Additional projects will be approved throughout the fiscal year.
"These school improvement projects are part of the government's commitment
to invest in modern, well-equipped learning facilities for Saskatchewan
students," Melenchuk added.
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For more information, contact:
Jacquie McLean
Saskatchewan Learning
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5609