Prairie Valley School Division will be transitioning to online learning next week in light of further COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Regina and surrounding communities.The school division serves 32 communities in southeastern Saskatchewan with a total of 39 schools.On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan government expanded the public health order due to increased COVID-19 transmission.A statement from Luc Lerminiaux, director of education for the division and Janet Kotylak, board chairperson said that schools will shift to temporary online learning from March 29 to April 1.
Private indoor gatherings banned in Regina and area Deputy Director Mike Walter said the decision was made in part due to the provincial government’s expanded public health.