CALVERT PORTRAIT UNVEILED

Premier Brad Wall was joined by the former premier Lorne Calvert today to unveil the official portrait of Mr. Calvert at an event held at the Legislative Building.

"Throughout his political career Premier Calvert exemplified the qualities of a leader, tirelessly working for the betterment of the people of our great province," Wall said. "He is a statesman and gentleman. It is truly my pleasure to join with him today to unveil his official portrait."

Created by artist Susanne MacKay Kaplan of Saskatoon, the portrait will remain on permanent display in the Saskatchewan Gallery as part of the Legislative Building Art Collection which is managed by the Protocol Office.

Calvert was Saskatchewan's 13th premier and served from 2001 until 2007.

Following the unveiling, Calvert was awarded The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, by Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield, for his commitment to the people of Saskatchewan.

For more information on the Legislative Building Art Collection visit, www.ops.gov.sk.ca/Protocol/Legislative-Art-Collection.

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For more information, contact:

Nicole Fellinger
Provincial Secretary
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2687
Email: nicole.fellinger@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-8412