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CASINO FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN SWIFT CURRENT

Released on June 22, 1998

John Wall, MLA for Swift Current, on behalf of Municipal Government Minister Carol Teichrob, today announced that three Swift Current area community groups have received $12,000 in casino profits through the Associated Entities Fund to assist 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," Wall 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 Swift Current Recreation and Parks received $5,000 for the Ultimate Youth Program. This program will provide a variety of recreational activities and educational opportunities for youth, including youth at risk.



The Swift Current Big Brothers/Big Sisters received $2,000 to produce a brochure of the no-cost/low-cost activities available for financially disadvantaged youth and low income families.



The Saskatchewan Abilities Council - Swift Current Branch received $5,000 to provide a summer fun program for disabled children ages 5 to 16. This program with the help of volunteers will enable disabled children to participate in a variety of community programs and activities.



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

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