VENUES FOR THE FUTURE OF URANIUM IN SASKATCHEWAN CONSULTATION PROCESS ANNOUNCED

For immediate release
May 1, 2009

Future of Uranium in Saskatchewan

VENUES FOR THE FUTURE OF URANIUM IN SASKATCHEWAN CONSULTATION PROCESS ANNOUNCED

Dan Perrins, Chair of the Future of Uranium in Saskatchewan consultation process, today announced the venues for the ten public consultation meetings. All meetings will be held between 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. with extra time to be allotted if necessary.

Yorkton, June 1 Gallagher Center
Estevan, June 2 Wiley Mitchell Hall, Exhibition Grounds
Swift Current, June 3 Kinetic Centre
Regina, June 4 Western Christian College
Prince Albert, June 8 Exhibition Centre
Buffalo Narrows, June 9 Lakeview Complex
Lloydminster, June 10 Lakeland College
North Battleford, June 11 Don Ross Centre
Saskatoon, June 15 Travelodge Hotel
La Ronge, June 16 La Ronge Hotel

Each meeting will be promoted in regional media two weeks prior to each event.

The public has additional opportunities to get informed and get involved:

  • www.saskuranium.ca - the consultation website contains the full UDP report, presentation materials, online input opportunities, and ultimately, the results of the public input;
  • those who want to provide input but don't want to attend a meeting or don't have internet access can send written submissions to: The Future of Uranium in Saskatchewan P.O. Box 7, Regina, SK, S4P 2Z5; and,
  • individuals and stakeholders can call toll free (1-877-791-4667) to request a copy of the Uranium Development Partnership Report or Executive Summary. Stakeholder groups can call the same number to register for a one-on-one presentation to the Chair at one of the scheduled stakeholder meetings:
May 27 Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
May 28 Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
June 22 Travelodge South Hotel, Regina
June 23 Travelodge South Hotel, Regina

Individuals and stakeholders can send written submissions either online or by regular mail until July 31st.

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