Yes, the sales period for Saskatchewan Savings Bonds ended on June 25, 2008.

Saskatchewan Savings Bonds are transferable to Saskatchewan residents. Some restrictions apply. Please direct any questions to the Saskatchewan Savings Bond inquiry lines:

In Canada (toll free): 1-800-667-4000
In Regina or from outside the Province: 306-787-3921

Transfers are not permitted between June 25 and July 15 of each year to ensure that the annual interest payments are sent to the proper bondholders on July 15.

Saskatchewan Savings Bonds are redeemable annually at the option of the bondholder.  There is no penalty for redeeming a bond prior to maturity.

To obtain redemption in advance of the maturity date, all bondholders named on the front of the bond must complete the "Demand for Redemption" on the back of the bond and present the bond to any credit union, bank, trust company or investment dealer in Saskatchewan on or prior to June 25 for redemption on July 15.

Saskatchewan Savings Bonds are also redeemable on the death of a bondholder.  Please direct any questions to the Saskatchewan Savings Bond inquiry lines:

In Canada (toll free): 1-800-667-4000
In Regina or from outside the Province: 306-787-3921

Stale dated interest cheques will be replaced at no charge. The stale dated cheque, accompanied by a request for a replacement cheque, should be forwarded to the Ministry of Finance at:

Saskatchewan Savings Bonds
c/o Registrar of Securities
612 - 2350 Albert Street
REGINA SK  S4P 4A6

Saskatchewan Savings Bond T5s are issued annually on July 15 when interest is paid.

New Series 17 Saskatchewan Savings Bonds purchased between June 7 and June 25, 2008 will be delivered to financial institutions in September 2008.  Your financial institution is responsible for notifying you that they have received your bond.