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HANSARD) Published Under the Authority of the Honourable P THIRD SESSION - TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan ____________ DEBATES and PROCEEDINGS ____________ (HANSARD) Published under the authority of The Honourable P. Myron Kowalsky Speaker N.S. VOL. XLIX NO. 39A THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007, 10 a.m. MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN Speaker — Hon. P. Myron Kowalsky Premier — Hon. Lorne Calvert Leader of the Opposition — Brad Wall Name of Member Political Affiliation Constituency Addley, Hon. Graham NDP Saskatoon Sutherland Allchurch, Denis SP Rosthern-Shellbrook Atkinson, Hon. Pat NDP Saskatoon Nutana Beatty, Hon. Joan NDP Cumberland Belanger, Hon. Buckley NDP Athabasca Bjornerud, Bob SP Melville-Saltcoats Borgerson, Lon NDP Saskatchewan Rivers Brkich, Greg SP Arm River-Watrous Calvert, Hon. Lorne NDP Saskatoon Riversdale Cheveldayoff, Ken SP Saskatoon Silver Springs Chisholm, Michael SP Cut Knife-Turtleford Cline, Hon. Eric NDP Saskatoon Massey Place Crofford, Joanne NDP Regina Rosemont D’Autremont, Dan SP Cannington Dearborn, Jason SP Kindersley Draude, June SP Kelvington-Wadena Duncan, Dustin SP Weyburn-Big Muddy Eagles, Doreen SP Estevan Elhard, Wayne SP Cypress Hills Forbes, Hon. David NDP Saskatoon Centre Gantefoer, Rod SP Melfort Hagel, Hon. Glenn NDP Moose Jaw North Hamilton, Doreen NDP Regina Wascana Plains Harpauer, Donna SP Humboldt Harper, Ron NDP Regina Northeast Hart, Glen SP Last Mountain-Touchwood Heppner, Nancy SP Martensville Hermanson, Elwin SP Rosetown-Elrose Higgins, Hon. Deb NDP Moose Jaw Wakamow Huyghebaert, Yogi SP Wood River Iwanchuk, Andy NDP Saskatoon Fairview Junor, Judy NDP Saskatoon Eastview Kerpan, Allan SP Carrot River Valley Kirsch, Delbert SP Batoche Kowalsky, Hon. P. Myron NDP Prince Albert Carlton Krawetz, Ken SP Canora-Pelly Lautermilch, Hon. Eldon NDP Prince Albert Northcote McCall, Hon. Warren NDP Regina Elphinstone-Centre McMorris, Don SP Indian Head-Milestone Merriman, Ted SP Saskatoon Northwest Morgan, Don SP Saskatoon Southeast Morin, Sandra NDP Regina Walsh Acres Nilson, Hon. John NDP Regina Lakeview Prebble, Peter NDP Saskatoon Greystone Quennell, Hon. Frank NDP Saskatoon Meewasin Serby, Hon. Clay NDP Yorkton Sonntag, Hon. Maynard NDP Meadow Lake Stewart, Lyle SP Thunder Creek Taylor, Hon. Len NDP The Battlefords Thomson, Hon. Andrew NDP Regina South Toth, Don SP Moosomin Trew, Kim NDP Regina Coronation Park Van Mulligen, Hon. Harry NDP Regina Douglas Park Wakefield, Milton SP Lloydminster Wall, Brad SP Swift Current Wartman, Hon. Mark NDP Regina Qu’Appelle Valley Weekes, Randy SP Biggar Yates, Kevin NDP Regina Dewdney LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN 1085 March 29, 2007 [The Assembly met at 10:00.] community of Fairlight. I so present. [Prayers] The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Kelvington-Wadena. ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS Ms. Draude: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today on behalf PRESENTING PETITIONS of people who are concerned about another one of the deplorable highways in my constituency, Highway No. 49. The The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for prayer reads: Moosomin. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Mr. Toth: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it’s a Assembly may be pleased to cause this government to pleasure again to present more petitions in the Assembly repair Highway 49 in order to address safety concerns and regarding the availability of dialysis units in the province of to facilitate economic growth and tourism in Kelvington, Saskatchewan and in particular to the community of Broadview Lintlaw, Preeceville, and surrounding areas. and the surrounding area. And I read the prayer: People who have signed this petition are from Kelvington, Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Okla, Preeceville, Lintlaw. I so present. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take the necessary action to implement a strategy that will see a The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for dialysis unit placed in Broadview Union Hospital. Rosetown-Elrose. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Mr. Hermanson: — Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I’m pleased to present another petition by people who want to maintain full Mr. Speaker, the petition I present today is coming from the service of the SaskPower office at Rosetown. Mr. Speaker, communities, signed by people from the communities of these constituents are concerned that if the office closes there Whitewood, Broadview, Winnipeg, Cowessess. I so present. will not be immediate receipt of payment for customers. The prayer of the petition reads: The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Cypress Hills. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take Mr. Elhard: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we’re the necessary action to keep the SaskPower office in one day away from the planned closure of the SaskPower office Rosetown open to provide full service to the community in Shaunavon. I have a petition on behalf of constituents of and surrounding areas. Cypress Hills with that closure in mind. The prayer reads as follows: And as in duty bound, your petitioners ever pray. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Mr. Speaker, there are three pages of signatures on this petition. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take And I believe every one of the signatures come from the fine the necessary action to keep the SaskPower office in community of Rosetown. I’m pleased to present this petition on Shaunavon open to provide full service to the community their behalf. and surrounding areas. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Mr. Speaker, I have another four pages of signatures here, most Thunder Creek. of them coming from the community of Shaunavon but some from outlying communities. I so present. Mr. Stewart: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present a petition signed by citizens concerned with the dangerous The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for practice of transferring patients from one ambulance to another Cannington. while on the highway. And the prayer reads: Mr. D’Autremont: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also have Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. petitions to present today on behalf of citizens concerned about Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take their schools. The prayer reads: the necessary action to cease the transfer of patients from one ambulance to another while en route. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. the necessary action to ensure that the Maryfield School remains open. Mr. Speaker, this petition is signed by individuals all from the city of Moose Jaw. I so present. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for These petitions, Mr. Speaker, come from the good people of the Humboldt. 1086 Saskatchewan Hansard March 29, 2007 Ms. Harpauer: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again today I rise communication and coordination of cancer services for all with petitions with citizens concerned about safety when cancer patients. driving on Highway No. 5. And the prayer reads as follows: And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take The petitioners today come from the communities of Tisdale, the necessary action to upgrade and widen Highway No. 5 Watson, and Naicam. I so present. from Humboldt to Saskatoon. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Wood And the signatures, Mr. Speaker, are from Colonsay, Saskatoon, River. Sunset Estates, Meacham, Lloydminster, Kelvington, Quill Lake, Bruno, St. Gregor, and Spalding. I so present. Mr. Huyghebaert: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again I rise with a petition from citizens that are very concerned if the The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for lab services are withdrawn from the Lafleche and District Estevan. Health Centre, the undue hardships it would cause, especially seniors. And the prayer reads as follows: Ms. Eagles: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, again today I rise to present a petition on behalf of constituents of Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. mine who are very concerned about the condition of Highway Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take 18. And the prayer reads: the necessary actions to ensure that lab services are continued at the Lafleche and District Health Centre. Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. the necessary action to invest the needed money to repair and maintain Highway 18, so it can return to being a safe Mr. Speaker, this is signed by the good citizens of Fir and economical route for Saskatchewan families and Mountain, Gravelbourg, Lafleche, Woodrow, and Meyronne. I business. so present. And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Rosthern-Shellbrook. And, Mr. Speaker, this is signed by folks from Weyburn and Lake Alma. I so present. Thank you. Mr. Allchurch: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the Assembly this morning to bring forward a petition signed The Speaker: — The Chair recognizes the member for Biggar. by citizens of Saskatchewan that are concerned with rural school closures. And the prayer reads as follows: Mr. Weekes: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to present another petition from citizens opposed to possible reduction of Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. health care services in Biggar. The prayer reads: Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take the necessary actions to ensure that the Limerick School Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Hon. remains open. Assembly may be pleased to cause the government to take the necessary steps to ensure that the Biggar Hospital, And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray.
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