Released on October 11, 2012
Events are taking place this afternoon and evening to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Legislative Building. Everyone is invited to join the public celebration which begins at 6:30 p.m. with a program in the Chamber. Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will be in attendance.
"This legislative building opened in 1912 during a time of tremendous growth in our province, Premier Brad Wall said. "And today as we celebrate the centennial of this incredible building, we are again experiencing incredible growth in Saskatchewan. We invite all Saskatchewan residents, both newcomers and those born and raised here, to celebrate with us."
This afternoon, students will visit the Legislative Building and participate in the Artist-in-Residence community art projects. They will tour the Legislative Building and learn about the Chamber, Rotunda and 1909 Time Capsule Display.
"The Legislative Building is a symbol of democracy representing our collective values and remains the centrepiece of government a century after it was built," Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Kevin Doherty said. "I hope that people across Saskatchewan will join us in celebrating this significant building and momentous occasion."
This evening there will be a public event which will include: a formal program in the Chamber where there will be a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal presentation by the Governor General and a 2012 time capsule ceremony, as well as a cake cutting ceremony and various entertainment and activities happening throughout the building. The Chamber Program will be broadcast live via video stream, local cable and Sasktel Max so people across Saskatchewan can view this special ceremony.
Members of the public will be able to meet the Artists-in-Residence, watch the winning Saskatchewan Dream student videos and participate in station tours in the Chamber and Library. People will be able to see the new visitor information kiosk and information panels in the front entrance; the Centennial Art Show, An Archival Celebration, in the Cumberland Gallery; and the Share Your Story Display in the Qu'Appelle Gallery.
Entertainment will include the True Jive Pluckers, Jeffrey and Evie Sawatzky, La Raquette á claquettes, world champion hoop dancer Terrance Littletent, the Sotto Voce Quartet and the Connaught School Choir. The evening will conclude with fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
For more information about the Saskatchewan Legislative Building's 100th anniversary, please call 306-787-9261 or visit www.opcc.gov.sk.ca/leg100.
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For more information, contact:
Linda Smith
Provincial Capital Commission
Regina
Phone: 306-787-3506
Email: linda.smith2@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-550-5927