Released on December 3, 2001
An impressive group of prominent Saskatchewanians will judge the Only in
Saskatchewan youth contest -- now accessible in both official languages.
Lieutenant Governor Lynda Haverstock will serve as an honorary judge for
the contest, which encourages Saskatchewan young people to express their
career aspirations and hopes for the province.
Other judges include Arthur Whetstone, President of the Saskatchewan
Chamber of Commerce; Gary Shaddock, Past President of the Saskatchewan
School Trustees Association; and Robert Revet, President of the Conseil de
la co-operation de la Saskatchewan (CCS), who will serve as a bilingual
judge. Three youth members, Amy Sandeski, Sean McEachern, and Nicholas
Hill, have been appointed from the province's Youth Provincial Action
Committee on the Economy (Youth PACE).
"We have outstanding Saskatchewan leaders to judge what we anticipate to be
incredible entries from our students and youth," Culture, Youth and
Recreation Minister Joanne Crofford said. "These judges will have a tough
but exciting job ahead of them."
Only in Saskatchewan is a unique contest, which is open to Saskatchewan
youth aged 8 to 24. The contest encourages participants to share their
Saskatchewan career dreams and stories of success through artwork, video
submissions, Web site design or essay. Entrants will have a chance to win
one of six prizes of $1,000 each.
A bilingual component has also been added. Youth are now able to enter the
contest in both official languages through the province's Office of French-
language Co-ordination and with the collaboration of the Division scolaire
francophone (DSF) #310.
"Only in Saskatchewan is about hearing the plans and success stories of the
youth in our province; now we can hear those stories in either official
language," Crofford said. "This is sure to bring another remarkable
dimension to the initiative."
Those interested in obtaining further information on Only in Saskatchewan
in French can call the toll-free number of the Division scolaire
francophone at 1-877-273-6661. Contest regulations will be posted in
French on the contest Web site located at www.onlyinsask.ca. The toll-free
number is 1-86-ONLY-HERE (1-866-659-4373) for inquires in English.
The deadline to enter Only in Saskatchewan is January 31st, 2002.
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For more information, contact:
Bob Ellis
Economic and Co-operative Development
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-1691