Released on February 21, 2000
Lynda Haverstock today was installed as the 19th Lieutenant Governor of
Saskatchewan.
In a colourful ceremony held in the Legislative Chamber, Dr. Haverstock took
her oath of office before Chief Justice E. D. Bayda and then was proclaimed
Lieutenant Governor by Premier Roy Romanow before approximately 500 guests.
Also participating in installation ceremony were Provincial Secretary Jack
Hillson; Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Ron Osika; Natural Resources
Canada Minister Ralph Goodale, representing the federal government; and
Opposition Leader Elwin Hermanson.
"Dr. Haverstock's past work in education, psychology and politics will serve
her well into the future as Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor. While her
roles have varied, her great compassion for those around her has remained
strong," said Premier Romanow. "I am confident she will bring this warmth and
dedication to her new role as Saskatchewan's representative of the Queen."
The ceremony included performances by soloists Lynn Channing and Joseph Ziwa
and the Saskatoon Chamber singers. Students from the Saskatoon French School
and from Regina's Imperial School attended the ceremony. Elder Betty McKenna,
representing the First Nations, and Reverend Wayne Knouse, of Westminster
United Church in Regina, offered prayers.
After the ceremony, Lt. Gov. Haverstock inspected a guard of honour composed of
Saskatchewan army and naval reservists. Guests then watched a lively
performance by Headstart, a group of young Aboriginal dancers and singers.
Lt.-Gov. Haverstock was born in Swift Current. She has a daughter and two
grandchildren.
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For more information, contact:
Wendy Campbell
Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-8008