MELFORT WOMEN'S GROUPS RECEIVE INTERNET ACCESS AND TRAINING GRANTS

Released on April 17, 1998

Andy Renaud, MLA for Carrot River, on behalf of Judy Bradley, minister

responsible for the Status of Women, today presented three Melfort

women's organizations with $25,000 in grants to enable them to access

the Internet and train members to use the new communications

technologies.



The Women's Organizations On Line Program, an initiative of the

Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat, will provide $9,000 to the Stardale

Women's Group; $7,000 to the North East Crisis Intervention Centre;

and $9,000 to the Melfort Metis Women.



"This funding will enable these organizations to network more easily,

access information more quickly and serve the needs of their members

more effectively," Renaud said.



The Stardale Women's Group offers life skills, literacy and employment

training to Aboriginal and low income women.



The North East Crisis Intervention Centre provides support services

for victims of family violence and sexual assault. Services include a

24-hour crisis line, day shelter, counselling, advocacy,

transportation and support groups.



Melfort Metis Women works to enhance the social and economic

status of Metis women through programs such as skills development

and job training.



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For more information, contact:



Neena Saxena

Women's Secretariat

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-7012