Kindersley hosts Premier’s Dinner
By Joan Janzen
Kindersley was the location of the Saskatchewan Party Premier’s Dinner last Thursday, March 21st, held at the Kindersley Inn. It was a full house for the evening. The guests not only enjoyed a delicious meal but also had the benefit of participating in a leisurely conversation with Premier Scott Moe, the host of MLAs, and local dignitaries who were present.
Ken Francis, MLA for Kindersley, was the MC for the evening. Before welcoming Kim Gartner, he thanked his family and the executive for their support throughout his time as MLA. In December 2023, Kim won the nomination to be the Sask Party’s candidate for Kindersley-Biggar in the 2024 provincial election.
Mart Vahi from the Village of Hope in Eston, found an opportunity to gift Premier Moe with a bottle of maple syrup from their sister location in New Brunswick. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Premier Scott Moe addressed the crowd at the Premier’s Dinner on Thursday, March 21 at the Kindersley Inn. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Premier Scott Moe enjoyed a time of leisurely conversation with those who attended the Premier’s Dinner on Thursday, March 21 at the Kindersley Inn. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Premier Scott Moe was welcomed to the podium by a round of applause and took the opportunity to thank Ken Francis for being a tremendous part of their caucus. “It’s an exciting time for our caucus,” he said. “This province has played an important role in the national conversation.”
He noted that the budget increases are only possible due to the strength of Saskatchewan’s economy. The Premier observed that both economic and population growth are being seen in our province.
“We want that growth to continue so people stay in Saskatchewan, and new people move here. This government works to provide certainty on many levels. People expect us to invest in education, communities, health care and municipalities,” he said.
He continued to discuss the investments being made in those areas. In education, the province invests more per person than any other province. Regarding healthcare, they’re recruiting and hiring as many people as they can.
The government also recognizes the need to increase the opportunity for people to recover from mental health challenges and addictions. “We need enforcement so we can remove drugs and drug dealers from our communities. We’re increasing funding to ensure our communities are safe,” he said.
Concerning industry, Premier Moe described Saskatchewan as “one of the most attractive locations.”
“At the end of the day, it’s because of the certainty that this government will advocate for industry and work alongside industry. The oil and gas industry is incredibly important,” he stressed.
His message was clear: Saskatchewan has what the world needs and is selling to 150 countries each and every year. The province’s exports to India are up, and Saskatchewan is selling more to India than ever before.
“This is a result of bringing a positive message of what we are bringing to the world,” he said. “Growth doesn’t just happen; you have to help it grow. We need to continue to build and grow, and protect what we have. That is what will give us a brighter future,” he said.