School districts are established by the Government, but maintained and managed by the resident ratepayers of the district. The maximum size of rural districts is limited to twenty-five square miles, but the majority comprises from sixteen to twenty. A district must have four persons actually resident therein, who would be liable to assessment, and at least twelve children between the ages of five and sixteen years, inclusive. The schools are sustained by provincial aid and also by local rates. Except in special cases where qualified teachers cannot be obtained, every teacher must hold a certificate of qualification granted by the Department of Education.
It is readily seen that the Canadian Government has the interest of her citizens at heart, and will not allow an incompetent person to instruct the coming governors and citizens of the country. The laws of Canada are good, clean, and protective. With the further distinction of being will enforced. No action contrary to the law goes unpunished. Life and personal property are as safe left unguarded on the Canadian prairie as if securely guarded in your own home.
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