Pioneers deliver 2,000 books to local schools
Students in Prince Albert and the area won’t be short on reading material thanks to a book donation from the SaskTel Pioneers.
Michael Vancoughnett, president of the Prince Albert SaskTel Pioneer chapter, said their volunteer group partnered with First Book Canada to deliver roughly 2,000 books to schools in Prince Albert, as well as rural schools and First Nations in the region. First Book Canada provided the books, Vancoughnett said, and the Pioneers paid for and arranged their delivery.
“The resources help to elevate the quality of literacy programs,” Vancoughnett said. “They help to enrich the learning experience for children in need. They also help teachers to create new curricula.”
Most importantly, Vancoughnett added, the donation will help instil a lifelong love of reading into young learners. This year’s books are targeting middle-year students, he said, and the books are currently in their warehouse wrapped and waiting to be delivered over the coming days.