Debates of March 5, 2015 (day 71)

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QUESTION 750-17(5): REPLACING MOOSE KERR SCHOOL IN AKLAVIK

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Built in 1969, Moose Kerr School was named after Arnold J. Kerr, a long-standing principal who strove to incorporate the local culture into the daily learning environment.

The school underwent renovations in 1997 with the expansion of the senior high wing and the addition of a beautiful library that is reflective of the cultures. The library was later recognized as a public school library to service both students and community.

Moose Kerr School is the oldest school in the Northwest Territories as of today. Even though one is older, but it did go through major renovations in 2005-2006, so technically Moose Kerr School is the oldest. I’d like to ask the Minister of Public Works, what are the plans for Moose Kerr School in 2019?

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Blake. Mr. Beaulieu, Public Works.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The government’s plan for any infrastructure is to replace infrastructure after 40 years, or 20 years after a major renovation, so the plan would be to replace the Moose Kerr School in 2019.

That’s just what I wanted to hear. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Blake. The Member for Deh Cho, Mr. Nadli.