Released on June 15, 1998
Kim Trew, MLA - Regina Coronation Park, on behalf of Municipal
Government Minister Carol Teichrob, today announced that two community
groups have received $9,000 in casino profits through the Associated
Entities Fund.
The grants will assist in funding summer activities for young people.
"The province established the Associated Entities Fund to distribute a
portion of casino profits for the benefit of Saskatchewan people,"
Trew said. "Since the beginning of 1997 more than $2 million in
casino profits have been distributed throughout Saskatchewan for
programs that support children, youth and families."
The Socialization, Communication and Education Program (SCEP) centre
received $5,000 to support Summer Friends 1998'. The program is a
summer day camp which will include many supervised excursions into the
community for the young SCEP centre children.
The Argyle Park Community Association received $4,000 for a Fun Spots
Summer Program'. The program will offer children and youth the
opportunity to participate in activities and events throughout the
summer. The programs will help build self-esteem and self-confidence
in the children.
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:
Sandy Cameron
Communications Branch
Saskatchewan Municipal Government
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0531