Released on January 25, 2011
Premier Brad Wall today issued the following statement on Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach's announcement that he will resign prior to the next provincial election:
"First of all, I want to wish Ed well, not only as a fellow Premier, but as a friend.
"Premier Ed Stelmach has always been a clear and strong voice for Alberta. I saw first-hand at Premiers' meetings how he always defended Alberta's interests, how he spoke passionately for this generation and future generations of Albertans, but always within the context of a strong and united Canada.
"Important to Saskatchewan is the fact that Premier Stelmach was an architect of the New West.
"More than anything, Ed Stelmach is a decent man. He is a man of character and integrity. His leadership will be missed.
"Tami and I want to wish Ed and Marie the very best and thank them for their continued friendship."
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For more information, contact:
Kathy Young
Executive Council
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0425
Email: kathy.young@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-526-8927