Released on April 8, 1998
Municipal Government Minister Carol Teichrob today launched A Guide toHistoric Sites, the first book of a new Discover Saskatchewan series.
The new publication series is the result of a partnership between
Saskatchewan Municipal Government, University of Regina, Canadian
Plains Research Center, Tourism Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan
Heritage Foundation.
The Guide to Historic Sites will include all Provincial Historic
Parks, Provincial Heritage Property, Federal Heritage Sites and
Provincial Historic Markers, as well as a large selection of
Saskatchewan's museums, non-governmental heritage plaques and
municipal heritage properties.
"The series will meet an important need to provide print resources to
residents as well as individuals from outside the province interested
in sharing our rich and diverse environment," Teichrob said. "We are
pleased to be part of this important project through the department's
Heritage Branch."
"Saskatchewan residents and visitors, interested in local history will
want to read this book, study the extensive assortment of maps and
photographs and carry it with them as a travelling resource,"
Dr. Ralph Nilson, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Activity Studies of
the University of Regina, said.
"We are proud to have published this book which will be of
interest to school groups and travellers," Brian Mlazgar,
publications co-ordinator of the Canadian Plains Research Center,
said. "The information and locations identified in the book will
make anyone's trip through the province more enjoyable."
"Our province's fascinating and diverse history is an important
element of its appeal as a destination," Tourism Saskatchewan
President and Chief Executive Officer Randy Williams said. "We
look forward to the development of the remainder of the Discover
Saskatchewan series, which will complement the comprehensive
travel literature we can offer people who call our office and
visitors to Saskatchewan."
"We look for opportunities to work with other agencies and
organizations in the promotion of our province's rich heritage,"
Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation Chairman Bill Hutchinson said.
"We are pleased and proud to be part of this important project."
Featuring 232 pages, 32 colour photos and 11 maps, Discover
Saskatchewan is available from bookstores, Saskatchewan Visitor
Reception Centres and from Tourism Saskatchewan.
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For more information, contact:
Patrick Hall Dr. Ralph Nilson
Communications Faculty of Physical Activity
Municipal Government Studies
Regina University of Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0689 Regina
Phone (306) 585-4876