SASKATCHEWAN CENTENARIANS HONOURED

Released on June 27, 2001

Saskatchewan centenarians are recognized on a special commemorative plaque

unveiled at the Legislative Building in Regina today. The honour goes to

each of the 179 Saskatchewan residents who lived during the 19th, 20th and

21st centuries.



Premier Lorne Calvert and Provincial Secretary Pat Lorjé hosted a ceremony

to pay tribute to the members of the Three Century Club.



"This plaque ensures that these special citizens receive a permanent and

fitting place in Saskatchewan's history," Calvert said. "The plaque will

be mounted in a suitable location in the near future for everyone to enjoy

and appreciate."



On hand for the ceremony were several individuals named on the plaque.



"The Three Century Club was initiated as a way to acknowledge a unique

group of our pioneer citizens," Lorjé said. "The plaque offers a lasting,

public acknowledgement of this very special group of seniors."



The 80 kg bronze plaque was commissioned as part of the province's

millennium celebrations. In addition, each member of the Three Century

Club has received an individualized Celebrating Saskatchewan certificate

and had one metre of the Trans Canada Trail purchased in his or her name.

The Trans Canada Trail is a recreation trail that winds through every

province and territory in Canada.



"The future of our province is built on the accomplishments and character

of people like this unique group. These 179 individuals helped shape

Saskatchewan and its future. I am honoured to help recognize them today by

unveiling a plaque that preserves their names for future generations,"

Calvert said.



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For more information, contact:



Olivia Shumski

Anniversaries Secretariat

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-2005