Language

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

FIELD OF DREAMS FOR MELVILLE

Released on August 18, 2000

The two main baseball diamonds in Melville are being upgraded. Upgraded

facilities were the key to Melville securing the rights to host the midget

national baseball championships for the next three years.



The province is providing $256,000 from the Centenary Fund to improve the

dugouts, irrigation, spectator seating, lighting and the scoreboard. The City

of Melville will cover other capital costs, while corporate sponsors will pay

the costs of hosting the championships.



Melville MLA Ron Osika made the announcement on behalf of Municipal Affairs,

Culture and Housing Minister Jack Hillson.



"It is important communities have the appropriate facilities to be able to

host major sporting events," Osika said. "The national midget baseball

championships in Melville will help support our young athletes and boost

tourism in communities in the area."



The improvements to the ball diamonds in Melville will be complete in time for

the 2001 baseball season. The Canada Cup Midget National Baseball

Championships will be held in Melville, each summer, from 2001 to 2003.



The Centenary Fund, announced in this year's Provincial Budget, supports

capital projects that are of provincial or regional interest and develop

municipal infrastructure in preparation for Saskatchewan's Centennial

celebrations in 2005.



-30-



For more information, contact:



Mark Evans

Communications

Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-1370

We need your feedback to improve saskatchewan.ca. Help us improve