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CASINO FUNDS HELP UPGRADE MEADOW LAKE ARENA

Released on October 24, 2002

The Meadow Lake Arena will more effectively meet the needs of area

residents and organizations thanks to total funding of $100,000 from the

provincial Community Initiatives Fund.



The provincial funding will help pay to replace the current arena floor

with an insulated concrete floor and to replace the current surrounding

boards with aluminum boards. The insulation placed below the concrete

floor will eliminate problems associated with perma frost build-up. The

renovations will reduce maintenance costs, extend the life of the arena and

will make the ice plant more efficient.



Crown Investments Corporation Minister Maynard Sonntag, on behalf of

Culture, Youth and Recreation Minister Joanne Crofford, presented a $75,000

cheque, representing 75 per cent of the total provincial support, to Meadow

Lake Town Alderman Darwin Obridgewitsch. The Minister said the hard work

of the Town of Meadow Lake will be appreciated by residents of the area for

many years to come.



"This forward-looking project will allow people from the entire district to

increase their enjoyment of the activities taking place at the arena. Our

arena is at the heart of our community and offers opportunities for safe,

fun and useful recreation. The improvements are an investment in the

future of the Meadow Lake area," Sonntag said. "The Government of

Saskatchewan is pleased to contribute to the success of the project."



The arena is used year-round for a wide variety of activities including

hockey, figure skating, dances, bingos, graduations, indoor rodeo and

roller skating. The facility serves a district population of about 12,000.



"The province's financial support made it possible for the Town of Meadow

Lake to renovate the arena. The renovations have extended the life of the

arena and will make a big difference to the enjoyment of people using the

building," Obridgewitsch said.



The province's Community Initiatives Fund was created in 1997 to distribute

a portion of casino profits for the benefit of Saskatchewan people. Since

then, more than 1,800 community groups have received a total of almost

$11.5 million.



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For more information, contact:



Wendy Campbell

Culture, Youth and Recreation

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-1062

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