Released on August 19, 2002
Student wellness centres are being established in six communities in the
Lloydminster area.
Culture, Youth and Recreation Minister Joanne Crofford presented $34,000
from the Community Initiatives Fund to the Battle River School Division
today in Lloydminster.
"The student wellness centres answer very serious needs of at-risk students
by giving them sound information on a wide range of wellness issues. With
this information, the students can make informed choices about their
lives," said Crofford. "I am pleased the government is supporting a
community need that helps young people facing critical life issues."
The student wellness centres will be located in Hillmond, Marshall,
Lashburn, and Maidstone. Marsden and Neilburg will share a centre.
Each community will have a coordinating committee responsible for the
operation of the centre. The committees will have representatives from the
student body, school staff, school administration and the Local Board of
Trustees. The Twin Rivers Health District is a partner in the initiative.
The Community Initiatives Fund was created by the province to distribute a
portion of casino profits for the benefit of Saskatchewan people. Since
the Fund was begun in 1997, 1,900 groups have received funding totalling
approximately $11.5 million.
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For more information, contact:
Wendy Campbell
Culture, Youth and Recreation
Regina
(306) 787-1062