Outstanding Service Recognized

Over 20 Prince Albert citizens were recognized recently for career achievements in the provincial correctional services by Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield and Corrections and Policing Minister Christine. The contributions made by each of these dedicated people to help keep our communities safe, and to the rehabilitation of individuals in conflict with the law, are both admirable and important. Congratulations to all the recipients – they are strong role models who deserve special recognition.

A total of 40 men and women from across the province received Exemplary Service Awards (10 years) Service Medals (20 years) and Service Bars (30 years). The awards were established in 1984 to recognize the hazardous conditions faced by peace officers working with offenders.

Prince Albert Receives Quarterly Charitable Gaming Grants
Almost $33,000 in charitable gaming grants has been distributed to 46 organizations in Prince Albert for the quarter ending March 2013. The grants, provided by our government through the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), recognize the efforts of the volunteer groups and organizations, and will allow them to further enhance our community.

More than 500 groups and organizations across the province will benefit from approximately $1.5 million in charitable gaming grants. The charitable gaming grant program provides a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised through charitable gaming activities including licensed bingos, raffles, breakopen tickets, Texas Hold’em poker and Monte Carlo events. Groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities and events do not have to apply for the charitable gaming grant. Charitable gaming reports submitted by the groups are used by SLGA to calculate grants and paid out each quarter.

Métis Youth Benefit
Our government recently announced a partnership with the Prince Albert Metis Women’s Association (PAMWA) and the federal government to help youth overcome barriers to employment. The PAMWA is receiving more than $224,000 from the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy and over $130,000 from the Skills Link program.

Event Centre funding

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International honours

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Skills Link is part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy (YES). It offers youth in Prince Albert an opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market.

Aboriginal youth employment rose by, 1,500 compared to August 2012. Overall, a total of 5100 more Aboriginal people are employed in Saskatchewan than the same time last year. This is a good indicator that partnerships with First Nations people to participate in the new Saskatchewan are working.
As I consult with people about issues that matter to them, I want you to know that your voice is heard, your message matters, and together we will keep moving Saskatchewan forward.

Prince Albert Northcote constituents are always welcome to contact my office by calling 306-922-4220. You may also visit my website at http://mlajurgens.ca or email mlajurgens@sasktel.net. Our office is located at 5A 598 15th St East across from Superstore.