Released on December 27, 2001
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales thrilled thousands of Saskatchewanresidents during his three-day visit to the province in April.
Now, a colourful 44-page booklet, published by the Government of
Saskatchewan and recently launched by Provincial Secretary Judy Junor,
chronicles the visit. The booklet, 'Saskatchewan Royal Reflections/
Réflexions royales sur la Saskatchewan,' also contains information on
Canada's constitutional monarchy.
The Prince of Wales has contributed a foreword.
"Royal Reflections captures the love and respect Saskatchewan people have
for the Heir to the Throne and the excitement we felt during his visit,"
Junor said.
Lieutenant Governor Lynda Haverstock accepted the first official booklet as
part of the ceremonies launching Saskatchewan's program in honour of the
Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
The booklet is published in both of Canada's official languages, with
financial assistance from the federal Department of Canadian Heritage.
"I have received very enthusiastic comments about Royal Reflections," Junor
said. "Its colourful photos and the wealth of information it includes make
the booklet an invaluable reference for people who want to learn more about
our heritage and the monarchy."
Copies will be distributed to schools, libraries and other organizations
over the next several weeks. Total cost of the 10,000 booklets is about
$27,000 - cost shared equally between the federal Department of Canadian
Heritage and the province.
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For more information, contact:
Wendy Campbell
Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-8008