HAPPY 120 SASKATCHEWAN!
Pictured above: Lieutenant Governor Bernadette MacIntyre and Ms. Ellen Remai
It was a special evening Thursday, September 4th as we gathered at the Remai Modern to celebrate 120 years since Saskatchewan officially joined Canada.
I had the honour of bringing greetings on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan alongside Her Honour Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Emcee
Evan Bray, Dr. Kathy Walker (Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan) and
Peter Stoicheff (President, University of Saskatchewan). The keynote speaker was Historian Dr. Bill Waiser, CM, SOM, FRSC.
As we marked this important milestone, we celebrated not just the successes of the past, but the people who continue to make this province strong — across our communities large and small.
Saskatchewan’s story is one of risk-taking and resilience, of community and cooperation…. It is story of immense pride written across both rural farmlands and thriving cities.
It gave me great pleasure to speak specifically about Saskatoon……Founded in 1883 and incorporated as a city in 1906, Saskatoon has grown alongside Saskatchewan itself.
The city has played a pivotal role in connecting people across the province…..
From its history as an indigenous gathering place, we have grown into a world class city….serving as a centre of commerce, culture, and community life.
And of course – as home to the University of Saskatchewan – our city is a hub for higher education, research, innovation, and discovery.
Saskatchewan’s story is still being written…..and it remains a story of resilience, opportunity, and cooperation.
What a privilege to call this special place home.
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY WHITE COAT CEREMONY
Photo: President and Vice-Chancellor Peter Stoicheff
On behalf of Premier Scott Moe and Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill, I was delighted to offer warm greetings to the students present here along with families and friends at the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry White Coat Ceremony.
It was an exciting day for our future dentists and their families. Our government appreciates their commitment to providing important services to Saskatchewan residents. This was certainly a significant milestone and I know we will see amazing dentists who will service their patients and communities with compassion and care.
Students in the Doctor of Dental Medicine class of 2025 took and important step in their dental profession journey as they were officially cloaked by fourth-year students as part of the annual White Coat Ceremony.
Through the Supplementary Health Benefits Program, we cover dental services for people who are nominated by the ministries of Social Services and Justice. In 2024-25, the Government of Saskatchewan provided more than 28,000 people with dental coverage through this program. Out of the 28,000 who received dental coverage, 4,000 of those dental services were for children under the age of 18 whose families receive Family Health Benefits.
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