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FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011
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in storytelling Surrey students get a special visit, thenownewspaper.com
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Delta school board faces $3.49M shortfall; 19 jobs face the axe Sandor GYARMATI
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DALE SAIP
DELTA – The Delta school board is proposing to cut almost 19 full-time positions in its latest budget. The district announced that
it’s facing a shortfall of $3.49 million, the result of several factors including pension and other benefit increases, reduced income investment and inflationary pressures. While the Ministry of Education’s per student funding increased slightly for the 2011/12
Wanna hear the band? Hop on and pedal... The City of Surrey’s events team were first to pedal the six stationary bikes that will power the main stage during Party for the Planet, an Earth Day celebration held Friday and Saturday at Central City Plaza. Over the course of the two days, volunteers will be on the bikes, which, with the help of solar panels, will supply electricity to the bulk of the audio and lighting needed for
school year, it’s not sufficient to keep pace with rising costs, according to the district. The student population is once again expected to decline throughout grades 1 to 12, while the decline is expected to only partially be offset with the intro-
duction of full-day kindergarten throughout Delta. The district is proposing to slash $2.82 million from the budget and dip into reserves for the remainder to balance the books.
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the stage that will feature Spirit of the West and other musical guests. The pedal-powered stage is said to be a first in B.C., if not all of Canada, and will also be used for city-hosted Canada Day and Fusion Festival concerts this year. Pictured from left: James Cowan, Melissa Snow, Sheenam Kaler, Bryan Tasaka, Mary Rukavina and Kimberly Hall. For event details, visit surrey.ca/