Annual new event announced for Regina

Here is a dispatch from Tourism Regina that was originally published in TOURISM:

"Tourism Regina and the Saskatchewan International Tattoo Inc are pleased to announce a new significant annual event to Regina, the Saskatchewan International Tattoo and Festival, presented by Saskatchewan Credit Unions.

Tattoo Show Producer, Al Nicholson said, "This is a military pageant on a grand scale featuring more than 550 military, RCMP and civilian performers united in a community salute to the RCMP and a tribute to Canada's soldiers."

Representing the presenting sponsor, Saskatchewan credit unions, Keith Nixon, Vice President of Democratic Support and Corporate Secretary for SaskCentral said, "Credit unions are interested in building strong, safe and stable communities, and we welcome opportunities to recognize the efforts of the RCMP, military, police and emergency service providers in this regard."

The Tattoo will take place on May 24, 25 and 26 in the Brandt Centre at Ipsco Place, with three evening performances and one Saturday Matinee. The show will feature the The RCMP Musical Ride, Lord Strathcona's Horse, The Tattoo Chorus, and The Massed Pipes and Drums along with a number of other musicians, dancers and singers who will be announced as the show is finalized.

Assistant Commissioner Pierre Menard, Commanding Officer of RCMP "Depot" Division, on behalf of all RCMP members said, "The men and women of the RCMP are honoured to receive this salute from the community along side with the Canadian Forces. Both the military and the RCMP are proud to serve Canada at home and abroad."

As Commanding Officer of the Royal Regina Rifles, Lieutenant Colonel Murray Allan said, "I am pleased to accept the tribute offered to Canada's soldiers. Members of the Regina Rifles look forward to participating in this event, which is particularly timely given that June 2007 marks the centennial anniversary of the unit."

This event is supported by corporate sponsorship received from Saskatchewan credit unions, City of Regina, SGI, Casino Regina, Regina Hotel Association, Crown Investments Corporation, H J Linnen and Associates, Ipsco Place, Great West Life, SaskEnergy, and SaskTel. Media sponsors include CTV, CKRM and The Leader Post.

www.sasktattoo.com"

Author:

Gayle Zimmerman
Tourism Regina
Email: gayle.zimmerman@tourismregina.com

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