MUSEUM OPENS TEMPORARY EXHIBIT \"WEATHER: ON THE RECORD\"

A temporary exhibit showing the latest information of what our climate was like during the last 400 million years opens to the public at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina today.

"The opening of this exhibit is one of the many exciting events to be held in 2006 in celebration of the Museum's centennial," Culture, Youth and Recreation Minister Glenn Hagel said. "The exhibit provides a unique opportunity for the public to observe information scientists have discovered through recent research of tree rings, ice cores from the polar ice caps and fossil plants and animals."

Weather has been recorded for more years than you may have imagined. The exhibit will show how and with what tools Environment Canada has recorded and continues to record our weather.

"Museums have an important role to play as a trusted source of information," Curator of Human Ecology Dr. Glenn Sutter said. "It is clear that creative research and changes in technology have had dramatic impact on how we study weather and climate and what we understand about them."

This exhibit highlights research done by the University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, and the European Project for Ice Coring in Antarctica. A summarized version of "Forecasting for Fun" held at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum on February 2nd will be part of this exhibit. The exhibit is open February 23rd to April 18th.

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is fully funded by the provincial government as part of its commitment to give the people of Saskatchewan an appreciation and understanding of our natural and cultural heritage.

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For More Information, Contact:

Penny Pedersen Culture, Youth and Recreation Regina Phone: (306) 787-2850