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Parks, Culture and Sport
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The Ministry supports, celebrates and builds pride in Saskatchewan. The Ministry’s strategic focus is on quality of life and
economic growth. The Ministry works with diverse groups and communities to enhance the Province’s cultural, artistic,
recreational and social life; promote excellence in the arts, culture, heritage and sport; and support a vibrant and growing arts
and cultural community. The Ministry manages and enhances Saskatchewan’s provincial parks system, conserves ecosystems
and cultural resources, and provides recreational and interpretive opportunities for park visitors. The Ministry is also responsible
for the Provincial Capital Commission.
Summary of Appropriation and Expense
(thousands of dollars)
Estimated
2016-17
Estimated
2015-16
Central Management and Services................................................................................. 11,489 11,379
Parks......................................................................................................................... 23,914 32,053
Resource Stewardship and the Provincial Capital Commission............................................ 16,996 17,000
Regina Stadium Project................................................................................................ 25,000
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Community Engagement............................................................................................... 35,184 39,031
Appropriation 112,583
99,463
Capital Asset Acquisitions.............................................................................................
Non-Appropriated Expense Adjustment...........................................................................
Expense
(5,050)
3,860
111,393
(12,999)
4,096
90,560
Summary of Capital Investments
Capital Asset Acquisitions............................................................................................. 5,050 12,999
Transfers for Public Services - Capital............................................................................. 26,092 171
Capital Investments
31,142 13,170
FTE Staff Complement
Ministry...................................................................................................................... 121.9 120.9
Commercial Revolving Fund.......................................................................................... 238.8 238.8
360.7 359.7
For comparative purposes, figures shown for 2015-16 have been restated to be consistent with the presentation of the 2016-17 Estimates. The Restatement Schedule,
provided in the Supplementary Information section, presents an itemized reconciliation of appropriations and staff complement.
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