Released on July 30, 1998
Health Minister Clay Serby, on behalf of Municipal Government Minister
Carol Teichrob, today announced that four Yorkton organizations
received a total of $24,200 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,"
Serby said. "Since the beginning of 1997 nearly $3 million in casino
profits have been distributed throughout Saskatchewan for programs
that support children, youth and families."
The Yorkton Mental Health Centre received $5,000 for a Body Image and
Self-Esteem symposium to raise awareness and prevent eating disorders.
The Yorkton Women In Need received $4,200 toward a rally for youth,
aged 10 to 13 which will address issues relating to dating, violence
and healthy relationships.
Yorkton Big Brothers and Sisters Inc. received $10,000 for an In
School Mentorship Program designed to create a positive school
environment for children at risk.
The Yorkton On The Move Committee received $5,000 to provide
programming to teenagers designed to promote the benefits of active
living and encourage a positive self image.
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 Government
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-4011