MINISTER TO TALK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH REDAS

Rural Development Minister Clay Serby will meet with representatives of Saskatchewan's Regional Economic Development Authorities (REDAs) in a series of six meetings to take place over the next three weeks.

The meetings will take place in the communities of Estevan, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Swift Current and Yorkton and involve REDA staff from the regions surrounding those centres.

"Our province's REDAs should be commended for their continuous efforts to foster growth and development in Saskatchewan," Serby said. "With this level of enthusiasm and commitment to Saskatchewan, we will continue building a brighter future."

The department of Rural Development consolidates a number of existing government services into a single entity to better serve rural residents. Saskatchewan REDAs will play an integral role in this service.

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For More Information, Contact:

Scott Brown Rural Development Regina Phone: (306) 787-4031