Released on April 4, 2012
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is providing $1.1 million to more than 700 organizations across the province as part of SLGA's charitable gaming grant program.
"The people of our province are known to have an incredible spirit of volunteerism," Minister responsible for SLGA Tim McMillan said. "The grants being provided by our government to these groups and organizations recognize their efforts and allow them to further enhance their communities."
Among the grants provided by SLGA, Meadow Lake and surrounding area received $73,825; Moose Jaw and surrounding area: $65,984; Swift Current and surrounding area: $51,015; Yorkton and surrounding area: $40,205 and Kindersley and surrounding area: $30,320.
These quarterly grants are based on a percentage of net proceeds raised through licensed charitable gaming activities such as bingos, raffles, breakopen tickets, Texas Hold'em poker and Monte Carlo events. Charitable gaming reports submitted by groups are used by SLGA to automatically calculate grant amounts.
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For more information, contact:
David Morris
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1721