CALVERT REJUVENATES CABINET

Released on October 12, 2001

Premier Lorne Calvert set a new course for government today, announcing a

rejuvenated cabinet team.



"Fresh ideas - a new way of thinking - this is the cabinet we have put in

place," Calvert said. "It's an exciting mix of enthusiasm, held steady by

the wisdom gained through experience and knowledge. Our team builds on a

precedent I set last year - bringing new faces to the cabinet table.



"What we will strive to achieve in the coming months is leadership that

will motivate, define values, offer vision and creatively produce reform in

the face of unusual opportunities and challenges."



The new cabinet is comprised of:



Hon. Andrew Thomson, MLA for Regina South, Energy and Mines

Minister;



Hon. Deb Higgins, MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow, Labour Minister;



Hon. Mark Wartman, MLA for Regina Qu'Appelle Valley, Highways and

Transportation Minister;



Hon. Judy Junor, MLA for Saskatoon Eastview, Minister Responsible

for the Status of Women, Provincial Secretary, Minister Responsible

for Seniors;



Hon. Glenn Hagel, MLA for Moose Jaw North, Social Services

Minister, Minister Responsible for Disability Issues and Deputy

Government House Leader;



Hon. Pat Lorjé, MLA for Saskatoon Southeast, Post-Secondary

Education and Skills Training Minister;



Hon. Kim Trew, MLA for Regina Coronation Park, Minister Responsible

for Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation, Minister

Responsible for Gaming;



Hon. Buckley Belanger, MLA for Athabasca, Environment and Resource

Management Minister, Minister of Northern Affairs;



Hon. Clay Serby, MLA for Yorkton, Deputy Premier and Agriculture

and Food Minister, Minister Responsible for Rural Revitalization;



Hon. Jim Melenchuk, MLA for Saskatoon Northwest; Education

Minister;



Hon. Ron Osika, MLA for Melville, Municipal Affairs and Housing

Minister;



Hon. Eldon Lautermilch, MLA for Prince Albert Northcote, Economic

and Co-operative Development Minister and Government House Leader;



Hon. Chris Axworthy, Q.C., MLA Saskatoon Fairview, Justice Minister

and Attorney General, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,

Minister of Aboriginal Affairs;



Hon. Eric Cline, MLA for Saskatoon Mount Royal, Finance Minister;



Hon. John Nilson, Q.C., MLA for Regina Lakeview, Health Minister;



Hon. Maynard Sonntag, MLA for Meadow Lake, Crown Investments

Corporation Minister; and



Hon. Joanne Crofford, MLA for Regina Centre, Culture, Youth and

Recreation Minister and Minister Responsible for the Information

Highway.



"The people of Saskatchewan expect bold and visionary leadership," Premier

Calvert said. "Above all, they expect their politicians to exhibit three

essential qualities - honesty, integrity and accessibility. This new

cabinet, with its mix of wisdom and youth, does and will continue to

demonstrate these qualities. We will build on the accomplishments of the

past number of months and set an innovative course to rejuvenate and re-

energize our province of Saskatchewan."



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