PREMIER PROMOTES SASKATCHEWAN IN CALGARY

Released on February 26, 2003

Saskatchewan is taking its wide-open future message out of the province to business audiences and potential investors as the second phase of the Our Future is Wide Open campaign gets under way.

Premier Lorne Calvert and Industry and Resources Minister Eric Cline are meeting with business leaders in Calgary as part of the three-year marketing campaign to instill pride, increase the visibility of Saskatchewan and promote more investment in the province.

"Our Future is Wide Open is changing the way people see Saskatchewan," Calvert said. "The message we have been delivering is about a province brimming with promise and prospects. We continue to see the momentum of an economy that's diversified and growing."

The premier said increasing the province's visibility requires a long-term, multi-faceted approach, which includes meeting with industry leaders in major Canadian cities.

Premier Calvert's Calgary schedule includes:

Thursday, February 27 Presentation
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Tourism Media and Convention & Meeting Planners
Sheraton Cavalier – McKnight Ballroom
2620 – 32nd Avenue North East

Friday, February 28 Presentation
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Calgary Chamber Building, 517 Centre Street South

Friday, February 28 Calgary Home & Garden Show
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tour with Tourism Staff

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For More Information, Contact:

Shelly Sundholm Industry and Resources Regina Phone: (306)787-8277 Email: ssundholm@ir.gov.sk.ca Cell: (306) 537-1489