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Chalkboards & Chequebooks: Why some Saskatchewan schools are stuck in limbo

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A number of projects and renovation plans have been paused for some schools across Saskatchewan. Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan's Minister of Education, joins the show, following the budget, to explain why this has happened and what's next for the schools in those communities that have been put on pause.

23 Mar 10AM English South Africa News Commentary

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