BUDGET 2003-04 VIDEOSTREAMED TO PUBLIC

Saskatchewan people interested in watching the Budget proceedings can do so from their home computers.

The 2003-04 Budget Address by Finance Minister Jim Melenchuk , will occur at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Friday, March 28th.

Those interested in watching the proceedings live via videostreaming can do so by going to www.gov.sk.ca/finance and clicking on the animated computer icon. Instructions will guide them through the process.

Numerous Budget documents - including the Budget Summary Book, Estimates, Supplementary Estimates, Our Plan for 2003-04, Highlights Card, Highlights Sheet and related News Releases - can also be accessed from that site.

People in numerous Saskatchewan communities are also able to view televised House proceedings daily, usually carried on their local cable channel. Check your local listings.

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For More Information, Contact:

Lorri Thacyk Finance Regina Phone: (306)787-6605 Email: lthacyk@finance.gov.sk.ca