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    Thursday, February 23, 2012

(Right to Left) Cpl. Richard Kuhn; Reeve for the RM of Edenwold, Mitch Huber; Mayor of White City, Bruce Evans; MP Andrew Scheer; Assistant Commissioner Russ Mirasty; Honourable D. F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert and Sgt. Rob Cozine at the sod turning for the Emerald Park RCMP Detachment on November 18, 2011.

The Trans Canada Highway 1 between Moose Jaw and Regina was designated “Saskatchewan’s Highway of Heroes” on November 9, 2011. Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister, D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert attended the ceremony which took place just west of Regina where the sign will be permanently mounted. An identical sign will be installed on Highway 1 in the eastbound right-of-way just outside of Moose Jaw.

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Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert today presented a cheque from government for $250,000 on behalf of the people of Saskatchewan for the Canadian Red Cross's Horn of Africa drought appeal.
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Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert takes part in the vegetable harvest at the Urban Camp at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. Produce from a garden grown by the Centre's inmates is going to the Saskatoon Food Bank and St. Mary's Community School..
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The province has officially launched a pilot program in Prince Albert aimed at improving the security of the homes of low-income seniors. The Minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing, D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert helps demonstrate the safety devices qualified seniors may be eligible for under the Seniors Home Security Program.
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Saskatchewan Minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing, D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert and the federal Minister of Public Safety, Vic Toews signed the new Provincial Police Service Agreement today in Regina.
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The province is one step closer to meeting the over-crowding challenge at the Pine Grove Provincial Correctional Centre in Prince Albert, the province's only secure correctional centre for women.
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The location of the 30 new police positions receiving funding from the provincial government in the 2011-12 budget have been determined.
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Saskatchewan joins jurisdictions across Canada in hosting Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1 to 7 under the banner of "72 hours...Is your family prepared?"
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The professionals who provide emergency 911 and dispatch assistance to people across Saskatchewan are being recognized as part of Emergency Telecommunicators Week, which runs from April 10-16, 2011.
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A new video-conferencing system at the Kilburn Hall Youth Centre in Saskatoon is increasing safety and security, while improving the efficiency of the court system.
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The province is ensuring the safety of Saskatchewan residents by fulfilling its commitment to hire 120 new police officers over four years.
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Premier Brad Wall, on behalf of the people of Saskatchewan, today offered condolences and support to the people of Japan and those affected by the overwhelming destruction of Friday's earthquake and tsunami. The Premier also pledged $250,000 that will be sent to assist with relief efforts through the Red Cross.
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The replacement project of the aging 1913 portion of the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre (RPCC) has been acknowledged on an international scale.
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The province is dedicating more resources to keep Saskatchewan safe by advancing its commitment to fund 120 police officers over four years.
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Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert today announced the province of Saskatchewan is donating $200,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Society for their assistance in communities impacted by flooding this year.
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Corrections, Public Safety and Policing (CPSP) Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert today announced the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer for the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (T-SASK).
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The Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing (CPSP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) today to support the establishment of an interdisciplinary centre focused on research, education and training in the areas of forensic behavioural sciences and criminal justice.
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Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert together with Acting Director of Fire Services for Regina Fire & Protective Services Gerard Kay and Mme Dancsok's Grade 3/4 French Immersion students from École St. Angela Merici kicked off Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 3-9.
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Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert joined with the Saskatoon Food Bank and St. Mary's School to donate the harvest from the Urban Camp Garden.
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The unveiling of the ‘Garden for Children' at the Urban Camp at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. This is a two-acre garden planted and maintained by offenders and staff. Once the produce is ready for harvest, it will be donated to the Saskatoon Food Bank and St. Mary's community school. This event was put on by the Saskatoon Food Bank.

Today Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert joined with Elders and guests at the opening of the administration/program wing of the Orcadia Youth Residence (OYR) near Yorkton.
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Installation of the province's new Provincial Public Safety Telecommunications Network (PPSTN) is nearly complete and the first public safety users will soon be able to migrate to the new system.
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Today Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert joined with Elders and guests at the opening and blessing of the new cultural building at Kilburn Hall Youth Centre in Saskatoon.
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Today Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert joined with Elders, FSIN Vice Chief Delbert Wapass, File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council Tribal Chair Edmund Bellegarde and other special guests at the grand opening and blessing of the new cultural building at the Regina Correctional Centre.
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2010 Commissioned Officers ceremony on May 6 at Government House. Six police officers were presented with their Commissions, which recognize the dedication and professionalism that characterize the policy community in Saskatchewan by His Honour, The Honourable Dr. Gordon Barnhart and the Honourable D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert. Minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing.
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Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert led Karen Marchuck's Grade 4 class at Jack Mackenzie School in building their own basic emergency preparedness kit. The event launched Emergency Preparedness Week which runs from May 2 to 8.
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To recognize and honour the professionals who help to provide emergency 911 and dispatch assistance to people across Saskatchewan, the province has proclaimed the week of April 11-17, 2010, as Emergency Telecommunicators Week.
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The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the File Hills Tribal Council today announced a pilot project that will introduce peacekeepers to the File Hills Tribal Council.
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Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert today announced the province of Saskatchewan is donating $250,000 to assist the people of Haiti. The funds will be provided to the Red Cross.
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One winner has been selected from thousands of entries in the annual Fire Prevention Week contest for elementary school students in the province. Students entered the draw with entry forms found in fire prevention activity books provided to schools across the province.
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Today Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert signed a Letter of Understanding with the RCMP for the use of a full-time drug dog in our provincial correctional centres.
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Potential users of the province's new public safety radio telecommunications network will see their monthly operating fees and purchase of compatible radios made affordable to them, Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister Yogi Huyghebaert said in an announcement today.
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Three new RCMP officers have been assigned to the Swift Current area, as part of the Government of Saskatchewan's commitment to increase the number of police officers around the province.
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Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert of the Ministry of Corrections Public Safety and Policing inspects the troops.

Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert teamed up with fire fighters to remind Grades 1 to 3 students from Queen Elizabeth School in Saskatoon about the importance of fire safety. The event kicked off Fire Prevention Week which runs from October 4 to 10, 2009.
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In an effort to combat illegal drug use and its associated criminal activities in northern Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing is funding a new enforcement unit made up of members from the RCMP and the Prince Albert Police Service.
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The Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with North Dakota today to provide consultation services on Saskatchewan's correctional best practices.
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A formal agreement to address crime and community safety in northern municipalities was signed in Prince Albert today.
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A new 90 bed dormitory was officially opened at the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre this afternoon. This marks the first expansion of bed space in Adult Corrections since the late 1980's.
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