LMT Aug 30 - Vol 114 - issue 36

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Per-student spending
rose in 7 out of 10
provinces
Per-student spending (inflation-adjusted)
on public schools
rose in 7 out of 10 provinces in
recent five-year period
VANCOUVER—Despite common
misperceptions, education spending
on public schools across Canada
increased over the most recent fiveyear
period of available data, finds
a new study released today by the
Fraser Institute, an independent,
non-partisan Canadian public policy
think-tank.
“Contrary to the popular narrative
that education spending has been
cut, spending increases in public schools exceed what was required to account
for enrolment changes and inflation,” said Paige MacPherson, associate director
of education policy at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Education Spending
in Public Schools in Canada, Fall 2021.
After accounting for inflation, per-student spending increased in seven of ten
provinces. Nova Scotia saw the largest increase (9.2 per cent), followed by Quebec
(7.3 per cent) and Prince Edward Island (5.1 per cent). Ontario—the province
with the highest total spending—saw a real per-student spending increase
of 2.8 per cent.
Only Saskatchewan (-10.8 per cent), Newfoundland & Labrador (-9.9 per cent),
and Alberta (-4.3 per cent) recorded decreases in inflation-adjusted per-student
spending in public schools from 2014/15 to 2018/19.
In terms of per-student spending in public schools as of 2018-19, New Brunswick
had the highest level at $15,486 while British Columbia had the lowest at
$12,513. The national average was $14,070.
The study also finds compensation (salaries, wages, fringe benefits, and pensions)
contributed the most to the total growth in spending nationally.
“Compensation increases – including teachers’ salaries, pensions, benefits
and other costs – are driving the spending growth in Canadian public schools”
MacPherson said.
“Before parents and taxpayers can begin to assess value for money in education,
it’s crucial that they understand how much is being spent, and exactly
where these dollars are going,” said MacPherson.
Paige MacPherson, Associate Director, Education Policy, Fraser Institute
Carlton Trail College
Focuses on Safe
Return to Campus This
Fall
College Returns to In-Person
Program Delivery
August 26, 2021: Carlton Trail
College will continue to focus on
the health and safety of its learning
community while returning to
in-person program delivery this
Fall.
“Given that we are returning to in-person instruction this fall, and bringing
all staff back on site, it is important that we continue to prioritize the health
and safety of our students, staff and community. With the increase in number
of COVID-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant in the province,
we are taking steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Shelley Romanyszyn-Cross,
President and CEO.
“The College has made the decision to implement additional mitigation measures,
including mandatory masking to help keep everyone safe. We will be
reviewing these measures at the end of September to determine if changes are
required” said Romanyszyn-Cross.
“We are also encouraging students and staff to get vaccinated and will be
working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to set up mobile vaccination
clinics throughout the College region,” said Romanyszyn-Cross.
Current and prospective students and those interested in knowing about the
College’s COVID-19 Mitigation Measures are encouraged to go to Carlton Trail
College’s website at www.carltontrailcollege.com.
- Media Release, Carlton Trail
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OBITUARY
Irene Emily Ellen Macomber
1923 – 2021
Irene Emily Ellen Macomber of Semans,
Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on
the morning of August 21, 2021 at Silver
Heights Care Home in Raymore, Saskatchewan.
Irene was born on June 30, 1923 to
Malcolm and Merle Campbell of Mozart,
Saskatchewan. She had an older brother
Jim and two younger sisters Isabelle and
Verna. Irene attended Little Quill School
for grades 1 to 10, then Mozart High School
for grade 11 and 12. In 1942 Irene moved
to Saskatoon where she attended Success
Business College. She was hired by The Bank of Montreal in Semans where she
worked from August 1943 to April 1946. While working at the bank she met Wes
Macomber. They were married June 18, 1946 and lived on their farm south east
of Semans up until May of 2019.
Irene is predeceased by her beloved husband of 73 years Wes (d 2020). Irene
leaves to mourn three children Maxine (Allen) Schultz, Terry (Shaun) Macomber,
Sheldon (Paula) Macomber. Along with 10 grandchildren Andrew (Michelle)
Schultz, Kelly (Tom) Fesciuc, Tyler Macomber, Kevin (Lisa) Macomber, Lyndon
(Marci) Macomber, Megan (Koen) Istace, Hanna (Shawn Nixon) Macomber,
Alyssa, Lauren and Serena Macomber. She was also blessed with 14 great
grandchildren Jacob, Hudson and Paige Schultz, Carter and Maddison Fesciuc,
Penelope, Lorelai and Charlotte Macomber, Kathryn and Lawson Macomber,
Sebastian and Oscar Macomber, Xander and Griffin Istace as well as numerous
nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Irene’s life will be held Saturday August 28, 2021 at 2:00 .m.
in the Semans United Church, Semans Saskatchewan.
Memorial donations may be made in Irene’s memory to the Semans United
Church- Box 113 Semans SK S0A 3S0.
Arrangements entrusted to Conley Funeral Home, Raymore SK. 306-746-
1000.
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