SPM NAMES REGINA BUILDINGS IN HONOUR OF SASKATCHEWAN CENTENNIAL

Released on October 5, 2005

Saskatchewan Property Management (SPM) is recognizing Saskatchewan's Centennial by naming several government buildings after people or circumstances that have contributed significantly to the history and growth of the province.

"When we think of the Centennial theme 100 Years of Heart, it's important to remember those early leaders who have left a legacy of strength and prosperity in our province," Minister responsible for SPM Deb Higgins said. "It's very fitting to honour their lives, and the communities where they lived and worked, with the permanent dedication of a building."

This morning, four provincial office buildings in Regina will be named after three Saskatchewan premiers and one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).

3211 Albert Street will be named Lloyd Place after former premier Woodrow S. Lloyd.
2340 Albert Street will be named Patterson Place after former premier William Patterson.
2350 Albert Street will be named Cooper Place after former MLA Marjorie Cooper.
1871 Smith Street will be named Dunning Place after former premier Charles Dunning.

The Regina buildings are the last of a group of six government buildings being named for Saskatchewan's Centennial. Wiciwakan Place (Cree word for partner) in Meadow Lake was named on June 27th in recognition of the partnership between the Flying Dust First Nation and the government, which led to the construction and operation of the building. Brockelbank Place in Tisdale was named on July 25th after long-time MLA John H. Brockelbank who served Tisdale for 29 years.

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For More Information, Contact:

Lisa Grewar Saskatchewan Property Management Regina Phone: (306) 787-4989