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CHRISTINE
TELL MLA – November
23, 2011 Thank
You
I want to thank everyone
living in Regina Wascana Plains constituency for your support during the
2011 election campaign. It is indeed an honour to serve, once again in the
Saskatchewan legislature. Election campaigns provide an
opportunity to connect and re-connect with people in a direct and personal
way. I really enjoy door knocking and a Part of me was sad when the
campaign was over. I listened to concerns and comments expressed to me and
have not forgotten. I will continue to be a strong advocate for all
residents and I embrace the opportunity. Please contact me anytime
should the need arise. I am accessible and want to hear from you even if
it’s just for a cup of coffee and a chat. Thanks again.
HIGHWAY
1 DESIGNATED “SASKATCHEWAN’S HIGHWAY OF HEROES” Highway
1 between Moose Jaw and Regina has been named "Saskatchewan's Highway
of Heroes" as a permanent tribute to Canadian Forces personnel from
Saskatchewan who have lost their lives in service to our country. Premier
Brad Wall made this announcement November 9, alongside representatives
from the Canadian military and family members of Saskatchewan's fallen,
where he unveiled a new sign to mark the highway's new designation. "It
is with honour and the deepest respect, that we take this opportunity to
preserve the memory of our fallen soldiers by naming Highway 1 between
Regina and Moose Jaw as Saskatchewan's Highway of Heroes," Wall said.
"This will serve as a visual tribute and reminder of the sacrifice of
Saskatchewan soldiers who fought and died to preserve our freedom." "The
province and the people of Saskatchewan have time and again demonstrated
by their actions the respect they have for fellow Canadians in
uniform," Commander Land Force Western Area Brig.-Gen. Paul Wynnyk
said. "We are extremely grateful for the incredible support from the
hundreds of communities across Western Canada that our soldiers call
home." "The Canadian Forces greatly appreciate this tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in the service of Canada and pay respect to Canada's veterans and their families," Commander of 15 Wing Moose Jaw Col. Marc Bigaouette said. In
Saskatchewan, the Trans Canada Highway between Moose Jaw and Regina has
been chosen as "Saskatchewan's Highway of Heroes". Both cities
were important bases to the Air Training Program during the Second World
War and an active military presence in both cities remains today. The
naming ceremony took place just west of Regina, where the sign will be
permanently mounted. An identical sign will be installed on Highway 1 in
the eastbound right-of-way just outside of Moose Jaw.
First Promise Kept: PST Exemption on Children's Clothing Expanded on
November 15
Premier Brad Wall has announced that his first campaign commitment was fulfilled on November 15 when the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption on children's clothing was expanded to include children 17 and under. It had applied to clothing purchased for children 14 and under. "We made this announcement to make life a little more affordable for Saskatchewan families and we are keeping our promise," Wall said. "We wanted to bring this tax break into effect right away, in time for families' Christmas shopping." The cost of the current tax exemption on children's clothing to age 14 is $7.3 million in the 2011-12 budget. Expanding it to include those 15 to 17 years of age is estimated to cost approximately $3 million a year and will cost about $1 million in the remainder of the current 2011-12 fiscal year. Retailers are required to maintain a record of the declaration made at the point of sale verifying that the purchase of adult sized clothing is made for a person 17 and under.
NUMBER OF EI RECIPIENTS CONTINUES TO DROP IN SASKATCHEWAN
The
number of Saskatchewan people receiving regular Employment Insurance
dropped significantly in September, decreasing by 3,230 (-24.9 per cent)
compared to the same month last year (seasonally adjusted). This is
the 18th consecutive month of year-over-year decreases. When
expressed as a percentage of the total labour force population,
Saskatchewan has the second fewest number of people receiving EI benefits
in Canada at 1.2 per cent.
CASINO REGINA HOSTS COMMUNITY GIVING NIGHT AT RODEO FINALS
The excitement of world-class rodeo action is coming together with the spirit of community, thanks to a partnership between Canadian Western Agribition and Casino Regina. Casino Regina is sponsoring Community Giving Night at the Canadian Cowboys' Association (CCA) Rodeo Finals, to be held on the final night of Agribition, November 26, at 7 p.m. at the Brandt Centre.
Rodeo
attendees are asked to bring a food item to donate to the Regina Food
Bank; in return, they will receive an entry for an exciting draw prize.
_______________________________________________________________________________ Staying
in Touch I
appreciate the many opportunities to make a positive difference in our
constituency. Your phone calls, letters and emails make a big difference
in keeping me informed on the issues that matter to you. If
you would like to recognize anyone or have your event mentioned in this
newsletter, please don’t hesitate to contact me. _______________________________________________________________________________ This
newsletter is produced with the assistance of the Saskatchewan Party Caucus
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