Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today committed $500,000 towards the expansion of the Meewasin Valley Trail between Chief Whitecap Park and Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

“We strive to make a positive difference in the communities where we operate. Two of our priority areas for community investment are community building and health and wellness,” said Lee Knafelc, PotashCorp’s VP, Human Resources & Administration.  “The Meewasin Valley Trail is an important natural resource of the South Saskatchewan River Valley that contributes to the physical fitness of Saskatchewan’s people and the enjoyment of our community while raising awareness of our environment. We are proud to support its development.”

The Meewasin Trail stretches over 64 kilometres of the river valley and offers walkers, cyclists and cross-country skiers access to urban and natural areas. This expansion will add 16 km to an existing 14 km stretch of the Meewasin Trail designated as Trans Canada Trail, completing the 30 km connection between the City of Saskatoon and Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a National Historic Site.

“The donation from PotashCorp to the ‘Meewasin Matters’ trail campaign allows us to continue the dream of expanding the Meewasin trail,” said Lloyd Isaak, Chief Executive Officer, Meewasin Valley Authority. “We are delighted and heartened by PotashCorp’s continued interest and substantial commitment to projects of such importance. The Meewasin Trail forms a vital part of the Trans Canada Trail that connects our great nation – this investment allows Meewasin to ensure our legacy of developing the internationally renowned trail is continued.”

“This generous donation from PotashCorp will have a lasting impact on the well-being of the people of Saskatoon, but it also plays an important role in nation building,” said Deborah Apps, President and CEO, Trans Canada Trail. “We are grateful for this support from our newest Chapter 150 member and its support of a fully connected Trans Canada Trail that will link Canadians from coast to coast to coast by 2017.”

As the world’s largest crop nutrient company, PotashCorp plays an integral role in global food production. The company produces the three essential nutrients required to help farmers grow healthier, more abundant crops. With global population rising and diets improving in developing countries, crop nutrients such as potash, phosphates and nitrogen offer a responsible and practical solution to help produce the food we need, from the land we have.

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