INSTALLATION CEREMONY DATE FOR BERNADETTE McINTYRE, SASKATCHEWAN'S 24TH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Bernadette McIntyre will be formally installed as Saskatchewan’s 24th Lieutenant Governor at the Legislative Assembly on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 2 p.m.
Premier Scott Moe announced that Saskatchewan's 24th Lieutenant Governor, Bernadette McIntyre, will be formally installed during a ceremony at the Legislative Building on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 2 p.m.
"Ms. McIntyre's installation is a cause for celebration," Moe said. "Her decades as a volunteer have given her a great perspective on why Saskatchewan is such a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I know that this role will allow her to ensure that the contributions of Saskatchewan residents in their communities will continue to be recognized. We are proud to have someone so respected as a leader and we are thankful for her dedication to our province."
The Lieutenant Governor-designate lives in Regina and grew up on a farm near Bethune. She was the Chief Executive Officer at Wascana Centre Authority. Additionally, she previously held senior positions with SGI and served on dozens of boards of directors and planning committees. Ms. McIntyre will follow the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, who has represented the Sovereign in Saskatchewan since 2019.
Ms. McIntyre's appointment was announced by the Prime Minister on December 6, 2024. She will serve as Lieutenant Governor for a minimum of five years.
Learn more about the role of the Lieutenant Governor here: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/.../the-crown-and-lieutenant...
BHP AND CARLTON TRAIL COLLEGE ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF BHP POTASH ACADEMY AND FIRST COHORT OF TRAINEES
BHP and Carlton Trail College are pleased to announce the launch of BHP Potash Academy and its inaugural cohort of trainees.
The first intake of 13 trainees is already participating in on-site orientation at the Jansen mine site this week and will hit the classroom at BHP Potash Academy at Carlton Trail College in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, on January 20.
This eight-month paid traineeship is designed to equip those new to the mining industry with essential skills required for production or maintenance technician roles at the Jansen mine site in Saskatchewan.
The program includes a mix of classroom and theory learning, as well as practical workshop training for hands-on experience. At the end of the program, trainees will earn a Certificate in Mining Essentials, an Applied Certificate in Industrial Mechanics and permanent, full-time employment at the Jansen mine site to contribute to the operation’s long-term success.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Carlton Trail and are thrilled to welcome the Potash Academy’s first cohort. The launch of Potash Academy is an important milestone that will support the long-term success of Jansen and economic growth and participation in the region. We look forward to working with this great group of trainees who bring diverse experience that they can apply to BHP and the mining industry,” said Graham Reynolds, General Manager of Operations, BHP.
“With the launch of this new partnership between our College and BHP, we are bridging the gap between workforce need, classroom learning and the real-world application of skills,” said Amy Yeager, Carlton Trail College President and CEO. “We look forward to delivering this unique initiative that will shape the future of both training and industry.”
“BHP is a strong partner that supports Carlton Trail College and other post-secondary institutions in developing a skilled and representative workforce,” said Minister of Advanced Education Ken Cheveldayoff. “This partnership is a clear demonstration of the success that comes from Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions working with key industry partners to create training opportunities that meet the needs of students and employers in the region.”
The BHP Potash Academy, officially formed in July 2024 by BHP and Carlton Trail College, was created to help kickstart additional career pathways to the mining industry in Saskatchewan. It is an extension of a long-term partnership between BHP and Carlton Trail College that previously delivered pre-apprenticeship and related industry training.
BHP anticipates approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction of the Jansen mine and 900 long-term jobs once operational.
More information on Potash Academy and how to apply can be found at career8.successfactors.com.
MERLIS BELSHER AND FAMILY DONATE $700,000 FOR A NEW EPILEPSY ROBOT NAMED ERIN, AFTER MERLIS' GRANDDAUGHTER
An exciting announcement was made January 15th at the Royal University Hospital.
Thank you to Merlis Belsher and family for once again contributing to to this new Epilepsy robot that will save lives!
The Royal University Hospital Foundation kicked off a fundraising campaign today for a state-of-the-art robotic system that will enhance seizure treatment, and provide world-class care for Sask epilepsy patients, right here at home. RUH Foundation reps were joined by Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill and the Merlis Belsher family, who pledged $700K toward the unit. Learn more/donate at https://ruhf.org/donate-neurosurgical-robotic-system.
