UPGRADING TWO SCHOOLS IN YORKTON

Released on June 10, 2003

The provincial government is investing $324,000 on renovations to two schools in Yorkton.

"We are investing in schools, in students, and in the future of Saskatchewan," Learning Minister Judy Junor said.

The Yorkton Public School Division will receive $318,000 to renovate and upgrade the high school's mechanical and ventilation system, replace a portion of the roof and upgrade the washroom facilities. The Yorkton Catholic School Division will receive $6,000 for roof replacement at St. Paul's Elementary School. These projects will be cost-shared with the Yorkton Public and Catholic school divisions.

"With the $36 million in the Saskatchewan Learning K-12 capital budget, which includes $4.6 million from the Centenary Fund, approximately 140 K-12 school construction, renovation or upgrading projects will be funded in communities around the province this year," Junor said.

Additional projects in other school divisions throughout the province will be announced over the remainder of the fiscal year to March 31st, 2004.

"This school improvement project is part of the government's commitment to invest in modern, well-equipped learning facilities for Saskatchewan students," Junor said. "Investing in education enriches our communities and ensures a wide open future for Saskatchewan students."

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For More Information, Contact:

Nelson Wagner Learning Regina Phone: (306)787-6040