Released on January 28, 2002
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Ron Osika and Mayor Steve Bohaofficially unveiled a new vehicle for special needs transportation service
in Cupar today. The province contributed a total of $55,000 from the
Centenary Fund, toward the cost of the vehicle.
"This new vehicle will benefit the transportation services for Cupar
residents with disabilities," Osika said. "Transportation is key to a
person's ability to access services, work, socialize and live independently
within the community and this funding will help provide a safe and reliable
vehicle to ride in."
"The people of Cupar are excited to see our new vehicle," Mayor Boha said.
"We are proud of the service provided by our handi-van and with the local
and provincial contributions toward this new vehicle our passengers can
continue to travel in comfort."
The Centenary Fund was set up to leave a legacy of Saskatchewan's
Centennial for future generations. Leading up to the centennial
celebrations in 2005, the government is funding projects that are of
provincial or regional interest and develop municipal infrastructure.
Under the Centenary Fund Saskatchewan communities will receive more than
$2.4 million, over the next three years, toward the replacement of special
needs transportation vehicles.
The province also provided $2.15 million in 2001/02 for the Transit for the
Disabled Program as part of an annual base that supports both operational
and capital costs of providing this service in 78 communities.
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For more information, contact:
Cathy Gourlie
Municipal Affairs and Housing
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5959