Listen Live
Listen Live
Listen Live

Wintjes Resigns as School District 27 Superintendent

The superintendent for School District 27 has resigned after expressing a desire to return to teaching.

The District said in a media release that Wintjes will commence that work on January 28, 2019, at the beginning of the second semester.

“The Board wishes Mr. Wintjes the very best in his return to teaching and thanks him for his time and effort as superintendent.”

Diane Wright will serve as interim superintendent as the District starts the immediate recruitment process for a long-term district leader.

Wintjes has served School District 27 since 1993. He was appointed Superintendent of Schools in May 2017 after taking on the role of acting Superintendent in September 2016 following the departure of Mark Thiessen.

 

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it). If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at [email protected]

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

Missing Woman Last Seen in Quesnel Found Deceased

RCMP report on July 11, 2025, they have found Alice Chingee deceased. Chingee was reported missing on July 18, 2024.

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Mount Polley Production is Up in 2nd Quarter Report

Mount Polley Mine's second quarter report, released in July, reports that the Mine's production in copper, gold, and ore milled is up compared to the reports in the same time last year.
- Advertisement -