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HERITAGE PLAQUE FOR UNION STATION

Released on June 4, 2001

Today a provincial heritage plaque was unveiled at Union Station (Casino

Regina). The plaque will be mounted on the outside of the building to

officially signify the provincial heritage designation that was made on

August 10, 1999.



Labour Minister Kim Trew, on behalf of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Minister Ron Osika, and Casino Regina President Joe van Koeverden unveiled

the bronze plaque at a ceremony held this morning.



"The provincial heritage property designation recognizes the importance of

Union Station to the transportation and architectural history of

Saskatchewan," Trew said. "The plaque will remind all visitors to Casino

Regina of the proud heritage and significant role that the Union station

played for people traveling to southern Saskatchewan in the last century."



Union Station was constructed in 1911 to service both the Canadian Pacific

and Canadian Northern Railways. It was significantly enlarged in 1931 and

served as a passenger station until 1990. Union Station was rehabilitated

in 1995-96 and reopened as Casino Regina in January 1996.



The interior of Union Station is considered to be one of Saskatchewan's

most impressive examples of art deco architectural design.



"Casino Regina is proud to have given new life to this building while

preserving its architectural features and significance as a Regina

landmark," President and CEO of Casino Regina Joe van Koeverden said.



Since the heritage property designation program was established in 1975

there have been over 650 such designations by municipalities. Union

Station is one of 36 sites protected and commemorated by Saskatchewan as

provincial heritage property.



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For more information contact:



Maureen Boyle Lynn Gidluck

Municipal Affairs and Housing Casino Regina

Regina Regina

Phone: (306) 787-5959 Phone: (306) 787-1241

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