Released on February 8, 2008
More snowmobilers are taking advantage of Saskatchewan's unique network of trails this year. Snowmobile registration sales are up 5.3 per cent as of January 2008 which means a greater investment in the province's trails.
"Snowmobiling is a major component of Saskatchewan's growing winter tourism and recreation sectors and an important driver of economic activity in the province," Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Christine Tell said. "Every year more Saskatchewan residents and tourists are taking advantage of the unique winter recreation opportunities this province has to offer."
Through an agreement with the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA), government returns all revenue from snowmobile registrations to the SSA as an investment in trail grooming and expansion.
The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association has a beautifully groomed network of trails reaching across 10,000 kilometres of our great Saskatchewan prairie. Trails are equipped with "You Are Here" signs at every snowmobile intersection - a safety initiative only Saskatchewan can boast of across Canada.
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For more information, contact:
Janet Peters
Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4967
Email: janet.peters@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-533-4909