Minister Skelton announces upgrades to First Nation sports facility

Melfort, Saskatchewan — The Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification today announced $34,060 to improve the James Smith Cree First Nation’s sports grounds.

“This funding will not only make significant improvements to the James Smith Cree First Nation’s sporting facility, but will bring economic spin-offs”, said the Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification.

The improvements to the sporting facilities are part of the Canada Celebrates Saskatchewan centennial initiative. They will include building bleachers and fencing the baseball diamonds and the track, as well as the installation of new power hook ups by SaskPower.

For additional information, contact:

Joanne Mysak
Manager, Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, SK
Tel: (306) 975-5942

Fiona MacLeod
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of National
Revenue and Minister of Western
Economic Diversification Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: (613) 995-2960

WD Toll-Free Number: 1 888 338-WEST (9378)
Web Site: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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