Speech - April 16, 2002: Statements By Members

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS
Swift Current Achievements

Mr. Wall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to take this opportunity to inform the members of the Assembly of some recent happenings back in Swift Current. Mr. Speaker, on April 8, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the annual meeting of the Dr. Noble Irwin Healthcare Foundation. In just three years the foundation has raised over $4 million, Mr. Speaker, through various donations and fundraising activities. The money is used to purchase medical equipment. And the organization is also heavily involved in lobbying for a new regional hospital for Swift Current and area. Congratulations to the many volunteers of the Dr. Noble Irwin Health Care Foundation who have put in countless hours of volunteer work for such a worthwhile cause. Mr. Speaker, I’d also like to highlight the accomplishments of a local theatre group back in my hometown. The Swift Current Little Theatre produces two plays each year. Their second performance this year called The Melville Boys garnered the Little Theatre . . . the award for runner-up . . . the best play at a recent provincial festival. Randolph Wall directed the play and Bruce Rayner was the stage manager. Mr. Speaker,   would also like to mention, make special mention of Wendy Kane’s performance. She received the trophy for best actress in a supporting role at the festival. Congratulations to all the actors and the people working behind the scenes who make the Swift Current Little Theatre a success year after year.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.