The Provincial government has approved the transfer of ownership of the old hospital grounds back to the City of Swift Current.

     The Minister of Health visited Swift Current to make the announcement to City Councillors at last night's meeting.

     Len Taylor says, with provincial approval, he can now sign the letter to allow the Health Authority to finish discussions with the city on the details of the transfer.

    Taylor says he suspects the official transfer will take place after the hospital has been demolished and the grounds have been returned to a reasonable level of use for the city.  At that time, Taylor adds, the payment for the transfer will be made for the sum of $1.00 from the City.