Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport
Minister Responsible for Capital City Commission
Saskatchewan Communications Network Corporation
Interprovincial Lotteries
Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts (Conexus Arts Centre)
Saskatchewan Archives Board
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Tourism Authority
Western Development Museum
Meewasin Valley Authority
Wascana Centre Authority
Wakamow Valley Authority
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority
MLA for Regina Wascana Plains
Born and raised in Regina, Christine Tell graduated from Miller High School before receiving a Psychiatric Nursing Diploma from Wascana Institute (SIAST). After working as a psychiatric nurse for a time, she entered and graduated from the Saskatchewan Police College. She joined the Saskatoon Police Service and worked there for three years before joining the Regina City Police.
Ms. Tell rose to the rank of Sergeant and was in charge of Central Operations prior to taking a leave of absence to run as a candidate for a seat in the Provincial Legislature.
Ms. Tell became active in her local police association and over the span of five years held positions of Director and Vice President. In 2001, she was elected to the position of President and was re-elected twice. She was the first woman in Canada to lead a major police association.
Community involvement has been an important role in Ms. Tell's life. Her community involvement includes:
• Served as President, Regina Police Association for six years;
• Served on Police Pension Administrative Board;
• Co-chair Grievance & Occupation Health & Safety Committees;
• Member, Employment Equity & strategic Planning Committees;
• Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute, Saskatchewan council;
• Regina Airport Authority - Community Consultative Committee;
• Regina Business & Professional Women's Organization;
• Regina Women's Network; and
• Women of the Dawn, Aboriginal Awards selection committee
Ms. Tell was first elected to the Legislature as the MLA for Regina Wascana Plains in the 2007 provincial election.
Ms. Tell is married with two teenaged sons.
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