The University of Saskatchewan will be proceeding with the demolition of two vacant on-campus properties: the former Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS) building and an adjacent student residence. USask’s Board of Governors reviewed five expressions of interest to help fund the restoration of the LTS building, but determined that none of the proposals were financially viable; the university also said it was unable to find buyers or tenants for the building. “While the board appreciates the historical significance of the [LTS] building, this does not outweigh the very real and immediate risk to public safety posed by these vacant and deteriorating buildings, nor does it supersede the board’s fiduciary responsibility,” read a statement from USask.
