PREMIER ANNOUNCES GIFT TO HONOUR GOVERNOR GENERAL'S VISIT

Two Regina groups received a gift from the province today. Premier Lorne Calvert announced that the province would provide $2,000 to the Street Culture Project and to NightWind Theatre.

The grant was presented to mark Governor General, Michaëlle Jean's first official visit to the province.

"Her Excellency has made youth, particularly those at risk, a focus for her time at Rideau Hall, so it is fitting that we offer this gift in her name to help young people in Regina," Calvert said. "Our youth are one of this province's greatest advantages and I want to ensure that they are given every opportunity to see what the future holds for them."

The Street Culture Project is a non-profit group that among other initiatives runs the Street Culture Café at the YMCA in Regina. This project helps youth and promotes life skills development.

The NightWind Theatre is beginning its first season and strives to empower, entertain and educate people and to promote positive images of First Nations peoples.

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For More Information, Contact:

Gladys Wasylenchuk Government Relations Regina Phone: (306) 787-1370 Cell: (306) 529-8630