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2001 PARK SUMMER SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENS

Released on May 8, 2001

The provincial parks 2001 summer season officially begins May 17th.



"The provincial parks system is celebrating its 70th anniversary this

year," Environment and Resource Management (SERM) Minister Buckley Belanger

said. "We are fortunate in this province to have such a wealth of natural

and cultural resources to enjoy and I invite Saskatchewan residents and

visitors to explore our parks this summer."



Vacationers can take advantage of the Reserve-a-Site program at eight

participating parks. The Seasonal Camping Program allows park users to set

up camping units in 23 different parks and recreation sites for the entire

summer. Group camping is also available in most parks. Accessible

campsites, trails, picnic sites, facilities and accommodations for persons

with disabilities are available in several parks.



Although Saskatchewan's provincial parks are open year round with limited

services available, the parks offer most vacation services beginning the

Victoria Day long weekend and provide full services and park programs

during the summer vacation period. Saskatchewan parks also offer a variety

of special events and activities ranging from beach volleyball and fishing

tournaments to a kite festival.



Park entry and camping fees remain the same as last year and fees include

the GST. One hundred per cent of park entry and camping fees go toward the

operation of parks. Fuel up at a Husky or Mohawk service station or make a

purchase at any Saskatchewan CAA location and receive a $2 coupon

redeemable for park entry or camping.



To ensure park visitors have a safe, enjoyable holiday, individuals abusing

alcohol or otherwise creating a disturbance, may be charged or evicted from

the park.



Saskatchewan's provincial parks attract more than 2.4 million visitors each

year. An estimated $125 million of economic activity is generated from

park visitation, of which about $32 million occurs in rural Saskatchewan in

close proximity to parks.



For more information on Saskatchewan Parks, pick up a copy of the 2001

Saskatchewan Parks Guide available at any SERM office or visit our Web Site

at: www.serm.gov.sk.ca.



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For more information, contact:



Ken Lozinsky

Environment and Resource Management

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-2854

Toll-free parks inquiry line: 1-800-667-2757 (in Saskatchewan only)

Saskatchewan Parks Web Site: www.serm.gov.sk.ca

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