Westworld Saskatchewan

Winter 2014

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upfront (l-r) Lyle Stewart, Saskatchewan minister of agriculture, and Aaron and Adrienne Ivey. 12 W e s t W o r l d | W I N T E R 2 0 1 4 government house, provincial capital commission, parks culture and sport; canada's outstanding young farmers R egina's Government House, built in 1891, originally served as the official residence of the lieutenant-governor of the North- west Territories. Today, in addition to housing the offices of the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, current lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan, the multi-purpose heritage facility is also a popular tourist attraction and favourite venue for the annual CAA Saskatche- wan School Safety Patrol Jamboree. But did you know that many women throughout the years have added to the significance of Government House? e building's cur- rent exhibit, Jewels of the Crown: Women of Government House cele- brates six such figures: Henriette Forget (1898-1910), Edina Newlands (1921-1930), Edith McNab (1936-1945), Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk (1988-1994), Dr. Lynda Haverstock (2000-2006) and Schofield (2012-present). "I am deeply inspired by each of the [other] women who are featured in the exhibit," says Schofield. governmenthouse.gov.sk.ca Jewels of the Crown runs until December 31 and includes photos, dresses, multimedia features and artifacts, among them a beaded necklace that Madame Forget received from Chief Little Bear. A WomAn's PlAce Is In GoveRnment House Today's Farmers, Tomorrow's Future DurIng thIS yeAr'S Canada Farm Progress Show in Regina, Aaron and Adrienne Ivey of Ituna were named the 2014 Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers. The cou- ple, who operate a mixed cattle and grain farm in partner- ship with Aaron's parents, will compete against six other regional winners at the national event in Quebec, November 26-30, 2014. Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' Program recognizes farmers and farm couples who are leaders in their profession. oyfcanada.com (above) Lieutenant-governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield (left) and Dr. Lynda haverstock; (below) a dress from the Jewels of the Crown exhibit.

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