Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

09/29/2026

Last week Their Honours Bernadette and Rich McIntyre went on the annual Northern Schools Tour which included a stop in La Loche on Tuesday afternoon, September 22nd, 2026.

Their Honours were welcomed at the Dene High School where Her Honour presented Northern Student Achievement Awards and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence to Ryhia Cougan-Park. Congratulations to Ryhia and the other award recipients!

09/28/2026

During the annual Northern Schools Tour, Their Honours Bernadette and Rich McIntyre visited at Ile a la Crosse on Tuesday morning, September 22nd, 2026.

They enjoyed a stop at the Rossignol Elementary School, and at the Rossignol High School Her Honour presented Northern Student Achievement Awards. Her Honour presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence to Audrey Gardiner who achieved an outstanding average of over 90% last year! Maddy Roy also was recognized with a Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence from the previous year due to that ceremony being cancelled. Maddy had achieved an exceptional 92% average across all her subjects! Congratulations to all the award recipients.

While in Ile-a-la-Crosse, Their Honours also took the opportunity to visit the Friendship Centre. Thanks for the hospitality!

09/25/2026

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09/25/2026

Their Honours Bernadette McIntyre and Rich McIntyre visited Moswakanisihk Community School in Jans Bay on September 21, 2026. Principal Denise (DD) Iron, staff and students gave Their Honours a warm welcome to their school family.

Jans Bay student Lois Corrigal received the Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence for her strong schoolwork and attendance. Congratulations Lois!

Northern Lights School Division Director Jason Young was also present. Jason received the Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence when he was a student in Cumberland House! Also joining the event was Saskatchewan Deputy Minister of Education Louise Michaud and Northern Education Advisor Shea Duncan.

09/22/2026

Their Honours Bernadette and Rich McIntyre began their annual Northern Schools Tour yesterday, September 21st, 2026, with a stop at Twin Lakes Community School in Buffalo Narrows.

Her Honour presents the Lieutenant Governor's Award of Excellence, and other Northern Student Achievement Awards, at schools she visits along the tour. Shaylee Gardiner, Mayor of Buffalo Narrows, also participated in the ceremony

Congratulations to Jaxson Werminsky for winning a Lieutenant Governor's Award of Excellence.

09/18/2026

Today, September 18th, 2026, Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre had a visit with Heritage Saskatchewan's Board of Directors while they were at Goverment House for a meeting. She thanked the board members for their leadership in Saskatchewan’s heritage community.

09/16/2026

Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre was welcomed to British Columbia's beautiful Government House yesterday, September 15th, while taking part in the Governor General’s Curling Club Safari in Victoria.

The main focus of the Club is to recognize those who have made significant contributions to curling as competitive curlers, builders, or administrators. The annual "Safaris" offer members opportunities to strengthen ties and celebrate their mutual love of curling.

More information can be found at https://www.governorgeneralscurlingclub.com/

09/15/2026

Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre was pleased to take part in the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal ceremony on Thursday afternoon, September 10th, 2026 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.

Her Honour was delighted to present awards to protective services personnel in recognition of their exemplary, long service. To be eligible for these medals, a recipient must have served a minimum of 25 years!

Congratulations to all the recipients on receiving this prestigious award and thank you for your service to the people of our province.

09/14/2026

Their Honours Bernadette and Rich McIntyre were pleased to host members of the "Up the Johns Association" from Normandy, France on Saturday evening, September 5th, 2026 in Government House. The Association honours the service of the Regina Ri**es Regiment (who are also affectionally known as "The Johns") in Normandy during the Second World War. The Regina Ri**es were among the first regiments to storm the beaches on D-Day 1944.

Today, members of the Up the Johns Association commemorate the Regina Ri**es' service and sacrifice by tending their graves and holding a ceremony of remembrance each year on June 6th.

Representatives from the Royal Regina Ri**es Trust Fund and the Royal Regina Ri**es were hosting the French delegation as they toured around southern Saskatchewan for several days. Lieutenant General Mike Wright and Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Barry, Commanding Officer of the Royal Regina Ri**es were both in attendance at this special dinner.

The Lieutenant Governor, on behalf of the people of our province, thanked members of the Up the Johns Association for teaching their "youth our shared history, and for encouraging them to appreciate the sacrifice of Saskatchewan soldiers, airmen, and sailors on Juno beach all those years ago."

09/11/2026

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, the University of Regina held a ceremony on the College Avenue Campus to commemorate alumni who served in the Second World War. Her Honour was pleased to be there for the unveiling of a maquette celebrating the Royal Regina Ri**es.

The maquette is a miniature replica of The Rifleman, which is an eight-foot tall bronze statue. The statue represents the Regina Ri**es, who were among the first regiments to storm Juno Beach on D‑Day in 1944. The full-sized Rifleman was unveiled in Normandy, France on June 5th, 2024 by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, Colonel in Chief of the Regiment.

On hand at the U of R ceremony were members of the Up the Johns Association from Normandy, France who were visiting Saskatchewan for several days. Members of the Association ensure that the people of Normandy never forget the contributions and sacrifices the Regina Riflemen (also known as "Farmer Johns") made in France during WWII.

Also in attendance was the Royal Ri**es Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Barry, Ed Staniowski from the Royal Regina Ri**es Trust Fund and President of RUSI-Regina, Kelsey Lonie, Executive Director of RUSI Regina, U of R Provost Dr. Ellyn Lyle, and the Honourable Ralph Goodale.