School funding boost faces cautious praise
Government money for schools prompts officials to weigh gains against ongoing concerns. Local districts hesitate to celebrate the funding increase and await details on implementation.
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Newspaper
The Taber Times
Location
Taber, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 2003
Page
1
Government money for schools prompts officials to weigh gains against ongoing concerns. Local districts hesitate to celebrate the funding increase and await details on implementation.
MLA Broyce Jacobs announced Alberta Infrastructure will fund a $5 million project to replace most of Chamberlain school and modernize a small section. Horizon superintendent Eric Johnson and Chamberlain principal Dave Driscoll hailed the plan as long overdue with construction slated to begin later this year and a 2004 completion target.
The town council faces an April 30 deadline to finish the 2003 budget. A five per cent tax increase was opposed by councillors including Randy Sparks. Administration was asked to cut or defer $637,000 to balance the budget, but the results were disappointing.
Tracy Baceda leads Taber MADD since 1999 as the group grows to 30 members. She received the Queen's Golden Jubilee medal at the Policeman's Ball honoring local law enforcement achievements.
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