PREMIER EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Premier Lorne Calvert expressed condolences on behalf of the Province on the passing of John (Jack) Wiebe, former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.

Jack Wiebe was the province's 18th lieutenant governor.  He served in that capacity from 1994 to 2000.

“Jack Wiebe brought the vice-regal role alive for everyone he met, from school children to farm families to senior citizens,” Calvert said.  “He represented the Crown with dignity and always displayed the fundamental spirit of what it means to be from Saskatchewan.”

In 2000, he was appointed to the Senate representing the senatorial division of Saskatchewan. He resigned in 2004.

Jack Wiebe received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal in 2005.  He was inducted into the Order of St. John of Jerusalem on October 21, 1994, and holds the grade of Knight.
 
“Jack Wiebe made life better for others through his service and dedication to the role of lieutenant governor and senator,” Calvert said.  “He was truly a role model for this province, and will be greatly missed.”

A state memorial service will be held on April 24 at 1:30 p.m. in Swift Current at the First United Church.  Flags on all provincial government buildings will be at half-mast until the evening of the day of the service.

A book of condolence for the former lieutenant governor will be available to the public at the Sir Richard Lake Hall, Government House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  People can also express their sympathies through an online form at www.gr.gov.sk.ca.

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For more information, contact:

Gladys Wasylenchuk
Government Relations
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1370
Cell: 306-529-8630