Released on June 15, 1998
Energy and Mines Minister Eldon Lautermilch, on behalf of Municipal
Government Minister Carol Teichrob, today announced that eleven Prince
Albert area community groups have received $42,050 in casino profits
through the Associated Entities Fund.
The grants will assist in funding summer activities for young people
in Prince Albert and area.
"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 $2 million
in casino profits have been distributed throughout Saskatchewan for
programs that support children, youth and families."
The Prince Albert Early Childhood Intervention Program received $4,800
for an interactive pre-school summer program.
Prince Albert Children's Haven received $5,000 for a summer outing
program.
The emergency shelter for women received $5,000 for a summertime fun
program.
Prince Albert YWCA received $5,000 for a Montessori Fun in the
Summer' program.
Won Ska Cultural School received $5,000 for students from Vincent
Massey Community School to attend a four-day international
conference for at-risk youth in the Black Hills of North Dakota.
The Prince Albert Housing Authority Keyanow Tenant Association
received $2,500 for a summer youth program in the East Flat area.
The Red Cross received $2,750 for a five-week summer camp
experience for grade five and six students from Vincent Massey
Community School.
Catholic Family Services received $1,000 for a shared parenting
program in partnership with the Co-operative Health Centre.
Share A Meal/Foodbank received $2,000 for a summer snack program
at the city's playgrounds.
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