Statements by Members - May 19th, 2004

Swift Current Business Excellence Awards

Mr. Wall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last night the Swift Current business community honoured its top businesses of the year at the sixth annual Swift Current Business Excellence Awards. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend last night’s banquet where there were approximately 260 people at the Legion Hall in Swift Current. Mr. Speaker, the business people in Swift Current and in the district take much pride in their work, and it’s evident in the fact that there were 46 nominees in eight different categories, Mr. Speaker. The winners this year are: Bob L’Heureux Agencies for community involvement; Gerry and Darrin Treen and the Treen family of Treen Packers Ltd. — they received the heritage award; the new business award went to Quilt’s ’n Treasures Ltd.; Ron Schultz and his wife, Luanne, and the staff at PDQ Autobody won the customer service award for businesses under 10 employees; and Soulstis Grower Direct was presented with the young entrepreneur award. I’d like to make special mention of Thrifty Foods — they picked up two awards last night. Thrifty Foods won the business choice award and the customer service award for a business with 10 employees and over.  And finally, Mr. Speaker, the top award, the business of the year award, was presented to Ryan Tynning and the staff at Swift Plumbing & Heating. Mr. Speaker, I would ask all members of the Assembly to congratulate the winners and all of the nominees, and especially the Chamber of Commerce who hosted a very successful sixth annual Business Excellence Awards. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Some Hon. Members: Hear, hear!