SASKATCHEWAN CENTENNIAL WEB PHOTO COMPETITION

Saskatchewan residents are invited to show their centennial spirit by entering the Saskatchewan Government Centennial Web Photo Competition. It's also an opportunity for Saskatchewan shutterbugs to showcase their talent to the world.

Sponsored by the Information Technology Office, the competition is open to all Saskatchewan residents, 16 years of age or older. There is no entry fee required to participate.

"This is another fun way for Saskatchewan people to help celebrate the centennial, as they explore our province and its communities looking for good photographic subjects", Information Technology Minister Andrew Thomson said. "The photos they take will also create a lasting pictorial of our beautiful and diverse province for all to see and enjoy."

Photos can be submitted in any subject area that highlights an aspect of Saskatchewan. Suggested themes include nature/landscape, city/townscape, recreation and culture. Entries will be judged on quality and content.

The grand prize winner will receive a media P.C. package, second place a photo-quality printer, third place a digital camera and seven honourable mentions will each receive a photo software package. All winning entries will also receive official Saskatchewan Centennial merchandise and be placed on temporary display at the Saskatchewan legislative building. Major prizes are supplied by Microsoft Canada.

However, not just the top 10 photographs will be winners. All acceptable entries will become part of the Saskatchewan Government central Web portal. They will be included in the picture rotation on the main page of the site and included in the online Saskatchewan Photo Album, with full accreditation to the photographer.

Submissions for the competition will only be accepted online on the Government of Saskatchewan central Web portal. Images must be in a digital JPEG format and no larger than two megabytes. For full competition rules, information and submissions visit www.gov.sk.ca.

The competition begins on July 15th and runs until September 30th, 2005. The top 10 winning entries will be announced in October 2005.

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For More Information, Contact:

Art Newton ITO Regina Phone: (306) 787-2215