Released on February 10, 1998
Lloydminster MLA Violet Stanger, on behalf of Municipal Government
Minister Carol Teichrob, today presented the Turtleford School
Division with $10,000 in casino profits through the Associated
Entities Fund to establish a Teen Age Peer Support program.
"The province established the Associated Entities Fund to distribute a
portion of casino profits for the benefit of Saskatchewan people,"
Stanger said. "Since 1997, more than $750,000 in casino profits have
been distributed, throughout Saskatchewan, for programs that support
children, youth and families."
The Teen Age Peer Support program will provide young people with a
safe and structured environment that emphasizes healthy lifestyle
choices and promotes self-esteem. Participants will also help one
another to understand why some youth choose high risk behaviour.
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.
Stanger said the Associated Entities Fund provides grants to community
organizations for programs and services that support children, youth
and families.
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For more information, contact:
Debi McEwen
Municipal Government
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0531