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REGINA – The Government of Saskatchewan and the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) have announced two sites for two new schools.

In Saskatoon, the planned location is in the Kensington neighbourhood, adjacent to Lions Century Park. When complete, it will accommodate up to 400 pre-kindergarten to Grade 6 students and will provide 51 child care spaces, a release said.

The new CÉF school in Prince Albert will replace École Valois and will be designed to accommodate up to 350 pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 students, including 51 child care spaces. It will be located near the Alfred Jenkins Field House.

“The sites selected for these schools indicate progress and increased opportunities for our communities. These schools hold great significance for Saskatchewan’s Francophone community and are essential for maintaining language, culture and identity. We are excited to be a part of these projects that will support Francophone students and their families for years to come,” Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said in a statement.

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement, the Ministry of Education and the CÉF are working with the City of Saskatoon and the City of Prince Albert and will soon begin procuring project managers, the release said.

“These new student facilities will help alleviate some of our education needs. Our school division will continue to work with the province to ensure that all Fransaskois students have access to the resources and infrastructure they need to ensure their full development,” CEF chair Alpha Barry added.