Released on August 29, 2002
Casino Moose Jaw, located across the street from the Temple Gardens Mineral
Spa, will have its official opening at 3:00 pm, September 6th, 2002.
"I invite the public to see the new facility. It compliments the theme of
historical tourism already developed by such attractions as the Tunnels of
Moose Jaw, the Western Development Museum, and restoration of River Street
and the downtown core," Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Gaming
Corporation Glenn Hagel said.
"Casino Moose Jaw will draw tourists to an already impressive list of
attractions and businesses in downtown Moose Jaw," Hagel added. "Casino
Moose Jaw will be working with Casino Regina to a help create a tourism
corridor between the two cities to draw visitors to the region and the
province."
The 12,000 square foot casino, which compliments the expansion of The
Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, has been strongly supported by the City of
Moose Jaw and business and community groups.
Casino Moose Jaw is connected to the expanded portion of the spa and
accessible via the spa pedway to the original building.
The total capital investment for Casino Moose Jaw is $12.5 million,
including building costs of $8.5 million and equipment costs of $4 million.
Casino Moose Jaw will employ about 100 people, making it one of Moose Jaw's
ten largest employers.
The casino was announced in July 2001 and has been completed on schedule to
be in place for Moose Jaw's centennial celebrations in 2003.
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For more information, contact:
Bill Davies
Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-1592