CELEBRATING PARKS WEEK IN SASKATCHEWAN

Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Christine Tell announced the week of July 13 to 19 has been designated as Saskatchewan Parks Week.

"Saskatchewan residents and visitors to our province are indeed fortunate to be able to enjoy such a diverse, beautiful and expansive parks system," Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Christine Tell said. "I encourage everyone to visit a provincial park this summer to enjoy the natural beauty our parks have to offer."

To recognize Saskatchewan Parks Week and Canada's Parks Day, celebrations are taking place throughout the week including the popular Saskatchewan Express Parks Tour. Seniors are reminded that as part of the Seniors' Gold Plan, Saskatchewan seniors can receive free entry into provincial parks and free angling licenses.

Saskatchewan has celebrated Parks Week for over 26 years. Parks Week helps to create awareness of park programs, facilities, and natural, cultural and historic resources. It enhances awareness of the establishment of park lands and the importance of preservation, conservation and sustainable management for present and future generations. It also promotes visitation to Saskatchewan's parks.

Minister Tell also joined other provincial and territorial ministers responsible for parks in designating July 19 as Canada's Parks Day. Canada's Parks Day is an annual event celebrating the importance of Canada's national, provincial and territorial parks. The major goal of the day is to focus public attention on conserving Canada's natural and cultural heritage, in which parks play a major role.

For further information on events throughout Parks Week, please visit the Parks website at www.saskparks.net or call toll-free 1-800-205-7070.

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For more information, contact:

Janice Wilby
Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5781