Christine Tell MLA

CHRISTINE TELL MLA – Provincial Update – October 13, 2010

New Legislative Session Begins on October 27

The new session of the Legislative Assembly opens on October 27 with the Speech from the Throne. The session is scheduled to run until December 9.

Pilot Butte’s Reuben Ross wins gold and silver at Commonwealth Games

Reuben Ross of Pilot Butte won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in India on Monday. Ross’ medal winning performance came in the men’s three metre springboard event. On Tuesday, he along with Alexandre Despatie won the men's three-metre synchronized springboard diving event at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, Ross now lives and trains in Montreal.

New Tobacco Laws in Effect

Our government is also taking steps to protect the health of some of the most vulnerable members of society: our children. As we continue to tighten tobacco control laws, it is now illegal to smoke in vehicles when a child under the age of 16 is present. Plus, lighting up in enclosed common areas of multi-unit buildings is now prohibited, as well as smoking within three metres of doorways, windows and air intakes of public buildings such as shopping centres, restaurants, bars, recreational facilities and office buildings. Other provisions now in effect include prohibiting the sale of little cigars in packages of less than 20, a ban on all outdoor signs that advertise tobacco products, and increased restrictions on the use of indoor signs promoting tobacco.

White City’s Captain Canada- Ryan Murray

Ryan Murray of White City captained Canada’s under-18 hockey team to the gold medal at the Ivan Hilinka Tournament in Slovakia this past August. The only Saskatchewan player on the team, Ryan is into his second season with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL.

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