Manitoba Prov keeps pledge to stabilize public school funding
The province announces a 3.3 percent funding rise for 2007 08 with boosts for operating budgets and special needs students. Manitoba Teachers Society president Brian Ardern praises the plan citing past cuts in the 1990s and notes $8 million for Level II and III special education and $8.3 million equalization plus $4 million for declining enrolment divisions to aid small divisions. Budgets must be finalized by mid March.
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Russell Area Donor's Choice Canvas Wraps Up
Volunteers completed the annual drive in October to early December raising 20 582 70 for 11 charities including Living Legacy Foundation Banner County Health Frank Skinner Arboretum and Russell and Area Heritage and Arts Centre. Donations stay local with only 2 78 percent for administration.
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Manitoba Increases Public School Funding 3.3 Percent
Education Minister Peter Bjornson announced Manitoba will boost public school funding by 3.3 percent, about 30.3 million, to support special needs, declining enrolment, English as an additional language, counselling, and building costs. The total funding rises to 956 million with at least two percent for all divisions.
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