Released on September 27, 2005
Saskatchewan students will help grow the future as they plant a centennial gift and create a memory that will last well into the province's second century.This week, every student in Kindergarten to Grade 12 is being given a white spruce seedling as a centennial gift, courtesy of Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 and Weyerhaeuser. They will also receive a limited edition Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 photo card as a keepsake to remind them that their gift will provide lasting benefits to the future generations of their home province.
"The youth of today are the planners, builders and visionaries who will lead us into our second century as a province," Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 Chair and Moose Jaw North MLA Glenn Hagel said. "Through this gift, young people will not only have opportunity to mark our centennial, they will also contribute to a greener environment that will benefit Saskatchewan in many ways."
Over 200,000 white spruce seedlings, which were grown at the Prairie Regeneration Technologies nursery in Spruce Home, are currently being distributed to students. As the seedlings are distributed, students will begin to scout for some of the best spots to plant their gifts. They are encouraged to plant them at home, at their schools, in partnership with a local senior citizens' home or as part of local efforts to beautify parks.
"We are pleased to be partnering with Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 to provide students with a truly unique made-in-Saskatchewan gift," Vice President for Weyerhaeuser Saskatchewan operations Robert Williams said. "Saskatchewan students will be providing a living reminder about the provincial centennial to residents and visitors."
Throughout 2005, schools across the province are showing just how much they love Saskatchewan by celebrating the centennial through school projects, classroom initiatives and personal projects. Staff and students have participated in activities giving them an increased understanding of Saskatchewan's rich heritage and groundbreaking innovations.
Additional information on Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 is available online at www.sask2005.ca.
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| Chris Shauf Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 Regina Phone: (306) 787-1254 Cell: (306) 530-5775 |