Released on November 17, 1999
The government of Saskatchewan launched four Celebrating Saskatchewan
Millennium Projects today.
Ringing in the Millennium
"Bells are one of the oldest communication tools of mankind," Intergovernmental
and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jack Hillson said. "We are asking Saskatchewan
people to celebrate this special milestone by Ringing in the Millennium at
twelve noon, January 1, 2000."
Recognizing Saskatchewan's portion of the Trans Canada Trail
By recognizing Saskatchewan's portion of the Trans Canada Trail, the province
is supporting the efforts of Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
(S.P.R.A.) in areas such as mapping, aerial photography and land information.
"S.P.R.A. and local Trail builders are to be commended for their efforts in
building a trail that will connect Saskatchewan to the rest of the Canada,
leaving a lasting legacy that will be appreciated by people well into the new
millennium," Hillson said.
Recognizing Saskatchewan people who have lived in three centuries
A Three Century Club has been established to recognize those seniors who have
lived in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
"This select and valued group of Saskatchewan people will each receive a
special Celebrating Saskatchewan certificate and will have one metre of Trans
Canada Trail purchased in their name as a way of recognizing their contribution
to Saskatchewan's past, present and future," Hillson said.
Preparations to recognize babies born on the first day of the new millennium
All babies born during the first 24 hours of the new millennium will be
recognized as Saskatchewan's "First Millennium Babies" and will receive a
special Celebrating Saskatchewan certificate, a limited edition Celebrating
Saskatchewan Millennium Bell, and a one hundred dollar Saskatchewan Savings
Bond.
"Saskatchewan people are looking forward to the new millennium," Hillson said.
"Through these Celebrating Saskatchewan Millennium Projects there is an
opportunity for Saskatchewan people to reflect on our past, celebrate our
present and prepare in a positive way for our Provincial Centennial in 2005."
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For more information, contact:
Olivia Shumski
Anniversaries Secretariat
Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-2005
or toll free at 1-888-390-2005
CELEBRATING SASKATCHEWAN MILLENNIUM SIGNATURE PROJECTS
RINGING IN THE MILLENNIUM
Using one of the oldest communication tools of mankind, bells of all sizes and
shapes, the Ringing in the Millennium initiative encourages Saskatchewan
residents to coordinate and participate in local bell ringing events to occur
in their community at 12 o'clock noon, January 1, 2000. This is a wonderful
opportunity for people from all walks of life, young and old, families and
friends, to come together to celebrate the first day of the new millennium.
Local organizers may consider a wide range of options for this activity
including inviting individuals to bring their own bells to join in the
activity, whether they are jingle bells, old-style cast iron cowbells or school
bells. The Province will register all communities that are organizing an event
for January 1, 2000. As well, a registry will be developed for all large
community and church bells.
TRANS CANADA TRAIL
The Province of Saskatchewan supports the work of local Trans Canada Trail
organizers and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (S.P.R.A.) in
their quest to complete Saskatchewan's portion of the Trans Canada Trail,
connecting it to the rest of Canada. The province's assistance comes through in-
kind support in areas such as providing access to maps, aerial photography and
land information. Upon its completion Saskatchewan will have over fourteen
hundred kilometres of trail, leaving a lasting legacy that will be appreciated
by people well into the new millennium.
For information about purchasing a metre or metres of Trans Canada Trail,
contact Garry Michael at Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association at (306)
780-9262.
THREE CENTURY CLUB
The Province of Saskatchewan will recognize seniors that have lived during the
19th, 20th and 21st centuries. This select and valued group of Saskatchewan
people will be honoured with a Celebrating Saskatchewan certificate signed by
Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor and Premier. As well, one metre of Trans
Canada Trail will be purchased in the name of each "Three-Century Club" member
in recognition of their contribution to Saskatchewan's past, present and
future. Special plaques, bearing each member's name, will be placed in Trans
Canada Trail Pavilion's in Regina and Saskatoon.
FIRST MILLENNIUM BABIES
All babies born between 12 midnight December 31, 1999 and 12 midnight, January
1, 2000 will be recognized as Saskatchewan's "First Millennium Babies". Each
baby will receive a Celebrating Saskatchewan certificate and a limited edition
Celebrating Saskatchewan Millennium Bell, produced in partnership with
Saskatchewan Government Insurance. As well, the province will purchase
Saskatchewan Savings Bonds, in the amount of one hundred dollars, for each
First Millennium Baby.
ATLAS OF SASKATCHEWAN (This project was announced on September 23, 1999)
The Province of Saskatchewan is providing one copy of the recently published
Atlas of Saskatchewan for every school throughout the province. Produced by
the University of Saskatchewan, the Atlas celebrates the province's past and
marks the millennium. It exemplifies the diversity of Saskatchewan and the
many opportunities the province has as the Provincial Centennial in 2005 draws
near.
To purchase a copy of the Atlas of Saskatchewan, contact the University of
Saskatchewan Bookstore in Saskatoon at 1-888-214-8888.
