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CHRISTINE
TELL MLA – Provincial Update – August 29, 2011 Safer
Communities Our government understands that the safety and security of your family comes first. That’s why we have kept our campaign promise to add 120 more police officers over our four year term to help make our communities safer. With funding in place for the last 30 police positions, and their locations across Saskatchewan now determined, our goal is complete. Since 2007, our government has invested $14.3 million to add 120 new police officers, which includes 76 RCMP positions and 44 municipal police positions. These new positions will enhance policing services in both rural and urban areas, and also support specialized crime-fighting activities such as the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU), the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit and the Northern Drug Strategy. More police officers will help to provide peace of mind, so that you and your family can truly enjoy all of the advantages of living in Saskatchewan today.
RETAIL
SALES UP FOR THE SIXTH STRAIGHT MONTH Saskatchewan
retailers continue to set the bar nationally with the highest increases in
the country, according to a report released by Statistics Canada today.
Retail sales were up by 9.5 per cent between June 2010 and June 2011, the
highest increase among the provinces on a seasonally adjusted basis, more
than double the national increase of 4.6 per cent. "Saskatchewan's
economy is well positioned to weather the changes taking place globally
because we are in great financial shape and reducing our debt, while still
providing the essentials that lead to a better quality of life for all our
citizens," Harrison said. On
a monthly basis, retail sales jumped 2.4 per cent between May 2011 and
June 2011, well above the 0.7 per cent recorded for Canada. This was the
sixth consecutive month that sales were up on a month to month basis
Emerging
from foam pool at Premier’s BBQ
Were
You Aware That:
Kicking off at the opening of Leibel Field as Mayor Fiacco watches
SASKATCHEWAN’S EMPLOYMENT HOLDS STRONG, UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS LOWEST IN CANADA For the fifth consecutive month, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada and there are more people working full-time in Saskatchewan than ever before in the province's history. Saskatchewan's
July unemployment rate of 4.9 per cent (seasonally adjusted) was well
below the national average of 7.2 per cent. Unemployment rates in Regina (5.2 per cent) and Saskatoon (5.4 per cent) rank second and fourth among major Canadian cities. There
were 532,600 people employed in Saskatchewan in July 2011, the highest
level for that month, and an increase of 2,200 jobs compared to July 2010.
Full-time employment reached a record high of 452,500, increasing by
10,300 (2.3 per cent) from a year ago. Off-reserve Aboriginal employment
was up by 3,300 (8.5 per cent). Employment among Aboriginal youth was also
up by 500 (5 per cent), marking 12 consecutive months of year-over-year
increases.
With
Premier Brad Wall at the Premier’s BBQ _______________________________________________________________________________ Staying
in Touch I
appreciate the many opportunities to make a positive difference in our
constituency. Your phone calls, letters and emails make a big difference
in keeping me informed on the issues that matter to you. If
you would like to recognize anyone or have your event mentioned in this
newsletter, please don’t hesitate to contact me. _______________________________________________________________________________ This
newsletter is produced with the assistance of the Saskatchewan Party Caucus
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