A TASTE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Visitors to Saskatchewan's Pavilion at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver will truly get a taste of Saskatchewan.

The menu includes BBQ bison burgers, BBQ lentil burgers, Saskatchewan sausage on a bun (with sauerkraut) and Saskatoon berry tarts.

"Part of experiencing Saskatchewan is enjoying the great food our farmers and ranchers produce," Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. "To truly showcase what our province has to offer, it is essential we provide home-grown Saskatchewan products on the menu."

The Saskatchewan sausage is from Harvest Meats in Yorkton, the bison burgers are supplied by Canadian Prairie Bison Meats from Canwood, the Saskatoon berries are supplied by Prairie Berries from Keeler and the lentils are supplied from the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Association.

Many of the private receptions and breakfasts that will be hosted at the pavilion have also sourced Saskatchewan ingredients.

"We want to showcase every aspect of our amazing province," Saskatchewan Pavilion Director of Marketing and Production Trent Fraser said. "Every aspect of our pavilion will truly give visitors a sense of Saskatchewan - from the entertainers, to the food, to the volunteers that greet them - this is the Saskatchewan experience."

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For more information, contact:

Jennifer Johnson
Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport
Email: jennifer.johnson@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-529-5805