PRAIRIES NORTH: LIFE IN SASKATCHEWAN LOOKS TO EXPAND ITS READERSHIP

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NORQUAY, April 13, 2004 -- The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (Wascana), on behalf of the Honourable Hélène Chalifour Scherrer, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the Government of Canada's support for September House Publishing to help it promote its magazine Prairies North: Life in Saskatchewan.Founded in 1998 and published out of Norquay, Prairies North: Life in Saskatchewan (formerly called Saskatchewan Naturally Magazine) gives its readers a unique view of their province. Funding of $25,986 will enable September House to undertake a series of promotional activities in order to attract new readers and advertisers, increase its profitability, and ensure its long-term viability."I would like to thank September House Publishing for showing us a uniquely Saskatchewan viewpoint," said Minister Goodale. " This publisher offers Saskatchewan residents a magazine that presents the landscapes, wildlife, culture, and history of their province.""This assistance demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to provide Canadian readers with a variety of perspectives," said Minister Chalifour Scherrer. "Canadian magazines have an important place in our country's multicultural mosaic. They offer their readers a wide array of content and help to forge ties among our different communities."Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Support for Business Development for Small Magazine Publishers component of the Canada Magazine Fund. This program seeks to promote the vitality and profitability of small magazine publishers. Funding for this initiative was provided for in the March 2004 federal Budget.Information:Pat Breton Press Secretary Office of Ralph Goodale (613) 996-7861 Mylène DupéréPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Canadian Heritage(819) 997-7788

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