Government of Canada Supports Saskatchewan's Centennial Celebrations at the 2005 Canada Summer Games

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REGINA, July 6, 2005 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla and Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (Wascana) Ralph Goodale today announced $500,000 in funding for Centennial celebrations at the Regina 2005 Canada Summer Games. The funds will help finance events recognizing Saskatchewan's Centennial, to be held on August 6 and August 20. "Hosting the Canada Summer Games is an honour for Regina and the Province of Saskatchewan," said Minister Goodale. "This Centennial Year is a landmark in the history of our province, and I am pleased to be able to support events to highlight this milestone at these Games.""The Government of Canada is proud to support the efforts of Saskatchewan organizations celebrating the Centennial of the province's entry into Confederation," said Minister Frulla. "The Canada Games provide an opportunity for the people of Saskatchewan, as well as athletes and visitors from across Canada, to celebrate and get better acquainted with the Saskatchewan's extraordinary contributions to building our country."The Centennial events will take place at Taylor Field in Regina and will include the official opening and closing ceremonies of the 2005 Canada Summer Games. The celebrations will reflect the diversity of Saskatchewan and will feature Aboriginal and Francophone artists, young people, and members of multicultural communities.Financial assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage through its Alberta-Saskatchewan Centennial Initiative. This program supports a variety of celebrations, commemorations, and learning activities initiated by non-governmental organizations to celebrate the Centennials of Alberta and Saskatchewan in 2005. Funding announced today was provided for in the February 2005 federal budget.Information:Jean-François Del TorchioPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women(819) 997-7788Pat Breton Press SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Finance(613) 996-3225Elizabeth StromA/Manager, Communications and Executive Services, Canadian Heritage(306) 780-7285

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