Enrollment dip at District 59 trims 57 students
Peace River’s School District 59 reports 4,670.3 total enrollment this year, down 57 from 4,727.6, a slight drop largely due to part timers. District administrator Rob Dennis notes utilities will cost about $2 million, a bigger impact than the enrollment decline, as per funding rules. The Electric Education program from O'Brien achieved the largest gains this year.
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Energy costs threaten School District 59 budget
Dawson Creek report shows energy costs rising sharply with no provincial relief for northern schools. Budgeted 1.5 million for 2004/5 may be insufficient as utilities for over one million square feet of space climb from 890,000 in 1997 to today. District launches retrofit plan to cut costs and educates students on energy use. Enrollment shifts noted in local schools, with South Peace Secondary and Tumbler Ridge areas experiencing notable changes.
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Free workshop on how to heat your home in Chetwynd
The Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection offers a free public workshop for Chetwynd residents on safe efficient wood heating. Learn to identify high efficiency low emission appliances, compare advanced versus conventional systems, plan a wood heat setup, chimney location, firewood, smoke reduction tips, health and environment links, maintenance, and insurance issues. The session is Thursday November 4 at 6 30 pm in the Tamarack Room of the Chetwynd Rec Centre. Plan to attend.
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