Government Services
April 29, 2009
Grenfell Student is Provincial Winner of Financial Fitness Challenge
The Honourable Kevin
O'Brien, Minister of Government Services is pleased to congratulate this
year's provincial winner of the Canadian Securities Administrators'
Financial Fitness Challenge, 19-year-old Amanda Hewlett of Baie Verte.
The Sir Wilfred Grenfell student receives a $750 scholarship for her
winning entry.
"I personally congratulate Amanda on being our provincial winner of the
Financial Fitness Challenge," said Minister O'Brien. "This is an
enormous achievement for Amanda and the scholarship will certainly help
her as she continues with her studies."
Amanda is one of thousands of young people from across Canada who
entered the contest during February to prove their financial fitness
knowledge through a series of online questions. The challenge is open to
Canadians age 15 to 21 years old with questions asked on budgeting,
saving and investing. Participants are also provided information and are
encouraged to learn more about smart financial practices through other
web sites.
"Now, more than ever, it is important for young people to take an
interest in their financial future," said Minister O'Brien. "Recent
events have shown that positive and healthy financial practices will
ensure preparedness during economic downtimes. Learning these practices
early will encourage prudent financial behaviour into adulthood."
The web site for the Financial Fitness Challenge (www.financialfitnesschallenge.ca)
is active year round for young people to continue to use the interactive
features that share important tips and knowledge of financial awareness.
The Canadian Securities Administrators offers the contest annually.
Photo #1: On
behalf of the Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Minister of Government
Services, Baie Verte-Springdale MHA Kevin Pollard presents
Amanda Hewlett of Baie Verte with a $750 scholarship for her
winning entry in the Canadian Securities Administrators'
Financial Fitness Challenge.
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Media contact:
Vanessa Colman-Sadd
Director of Communications
Department of Government Services
709-729-4860, 682-6593
vanessacolmansadd@gov.nl.ca
2009 04 29
9:50 a.m.
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