Released on December 18, 1998
Energy and Mines Minister Eldon Lautermilch, on behalf of Municipal
Affairs, Culture and Housing Minister Carol Teichrob today announced
that five Prince Albert area community groups have received $26,950 in
casino profits through the Associated Entities Fund.
"The province established the Associated Entities Fund to distribute a
portion of casino profits for the benefit of Saskatchewan people,"
Lautermilch said. "Since the beginning of 1997 more than $3 million
in casino profits have been distributed throughout Saskatchewan for
programs that support children, youth and families."
The Prince Albert Metis Women's Association Inc. received $13,000 for
The West Flat Winter Youth Program. This program will provide
recreational, cultural and social activities for youth aged 13 to 17
in order to build self-esteem and develop healthy relationships.
Child Mother Futures Program, YWCA and the Children's Haven received
$8,620 to provide monthly workshops for parents to learn skills to
assist in better handling stress, anger and the pressures of
parenting.
The Play and Learn Day Care Centre received $4,000 for the We Are
Family Program which provides a learning environment for children
and families. Activities include family discussions, talking
circles, cultural crafts and music programs.
The Prince Albert Committee on Problem Gambling received $750 for
a one day workshop targeted at family members of problem
gamblers. This symposium will also raise community awareness on
the impact of problem gambling on the family.
Prince Albert Roman Catholic Separate School Division #6 received
$580 to assist in providing neighbourhood-based support services
to at-risk children and youth.
The Associated Entities Fund receives a portion of the profits
from Casino Regina, the Gold Eagle Casino, North Battleford, the
Northern Lights Casino, Prince Albert and the Painted Hand
Casino, Yorkton.
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For more information, contact:
Trudy Jackson
Communications Branch
Saskatchewan Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-4011