PREMIER BRAD WALL ISSUES STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF PREMIER ED STELMACH

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