(Submitted Photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

By Josh Ryan

GROUND BREAKING

Construction primed for new K-12 school in Blaine Lake

May 20, 2022 | 3:50 PM

Crews are about to kick-start work on a new school building in Blaine Lake.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joined students and staff of Blaine Lake Composite School, as well as Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) officials and community members, to celebrate the beginning of construction on a replacement for the K-12 school.

In a release from the province, Moe said investing in rural infrastructure like this is important.

“It is exciting to see construction begin on this new school that will serve the community of Blaine Lake for decades to come,” he said. “This state-of-the-art facility will not only provide an outstanding learning environment for students and staff, but it will also serve as a gathering place for the community.”

The province has committed nearly $14 million toward the project, which is expected to be finished by fall 2023. Once completed, the new school will accommodate approximately 150 students.

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One of the upgrades that will stand out the most in the new building is the school’s gym. It will be large enough to host school and community events and feature an innovative stage with a folding wall, which itself will have the ability to be a separate space from the gym.

Landscaping surrounding the school has been designed to encourage outdoor classroom opportunities. Some of the highlights include plants that are native to the area and can be used for teaching and a learning plaza which features a rock circle.

PSSD is contributing to the Industrial Arts Space for the project, which includes woodworking and welding areas.

Board Chair Bernie Howe thanked the provincial government for its investment on behalf of trustees Pam Wieler and Kimberly Greyeyes.

“We are eagerly anticipating the opening of this exciting new school facility which will provide a supportive, innovative and accessible learning environment for our students for many years to come,” Howe said.

Since 2008, the province has committed approximately $2.3 billion toward school infrastructure projects, including 57 new schools and 28 major renovation projects.

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