Released on August 22, 2002
The provincial government is investing $320,000 on improvements to twoschools in Yorkton.
"We are investing in schools, in students, and in the future of
Saskatchewan," Saskatchewan Learning Minister Jim Melenchuk said.
Yorkton Regional High School will receive $237,000 for roof replacement,
foundation repairs and washroom renovations. St. Paul's Elementary School
will receive $83,000 for a roof replacement project. These projects will
be cost shared with the Yorkton public and Catholic 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