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CHRISTINE
TELL MLA – Provincial Update – July 28, 2010 I Got Married On July 24th, 2010 in
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho I got married. It was a small wedding with close
friends and family. The setting was spectacular and we all had a wonderful
time. Gary and I are looking forward to the journey together. Saskatchewan
Roughriders 1910-2010 I’m looking forward to
the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 100th Anniversary celebrations this
summer. There are many great events coming up and I encourage you to show
your Rider Pride and participate in the fun.
Agriculture
Flooding Response The provincial government has taken an immediate response to the unprecedented flooding producers have experienced this spring and summer. The government recently partnered with the federal government to introduce a $360-million Excess Moisture Program to help Saskatchewan farmers manage flooded crop land. The EMP, the largest one-time provincial agricultural disaster response in Saskatchewan’s history, provides $30 per eligible acre for both unseeded crop land as of June 20th and seeded crop land flooded out on or before July 31st. In addition to this support, Crop Insurance customers are eligible for an unseeded acreage benefit of up to $50 per eligible acre, and also have coverage for seeded land that has been flooded out. Park
Upgrades Appreciated The inclement weather
hasn’t deterred Saskatchewan families from going camping. The government
has added more than a thousand electrified campsites. They are also
upgrading or replacing some service centres, boat launches, potable water
systems, picnic tables and barbeques. West
Nile Season Here When you’re outside
this summer, remember to protect yourself from mosquitoes. We are
now officially in West Nile season. Take simple precautions such as
wearing bug spray, covering up, avoiding the outdoors between dusk and
dawn, and emptying areas and containers that collect water. Physician
Recruitment Progressing This summer, the Ministry of Health is continuing its ongoing physician retention and recruitment efforts in rural Saskatchewan. They recently announced the creation of four new medical residency training positions in Swift Current. This is the latest step in a plan to expand medical education beyond Saskatoon and into rural Saskatchewan. Training these new doctors in rural areas will hopefully encourage them to work and live in rural Saskatchewan after graduation. The Ministry is also providing approximately $450,000 in short-term funding to help medical residents with their student loans. The funding brings us one step closer towards achieving our goal of increasing the number of medical school graduates who establish a practice in Saskatchewan. Plus, physician recruitment is pivotal as our government works to decrease surgical wait times to no more than three months.
_______________________________________________________________________________ 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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