MLA McLeod's Report from the Legislature - Dec. 7, 2023

Below you'll find MLA Tim McLeod's Report from the Legislature for December 7, 2023. 

The views expressed below are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Golden West.

 

The fall sitting of the Legislature is now complete and our government was able to move forward on several efforts to build and protect Saskatchewan’s families, economy, industries and interests.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters: “One hour a week can make a difference in a kid's life.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters changes lives… and right now, they’re looking for mentors to help lead children to a rewarding future.

Kate McKenzie is Director of Engagement and Enterprise at Big Brothers Big Sisters. She explains that the organization matches children and youth who are facing adversity, with a caring mentor.

SPONSORED - Anchor of Hope - Beautiful Feet

A couple weekends ago my wife and I were travelling home with our 4 boys from a soccer tournament. After a full weekend of games the aroma in the van was more than a little pungent….but every once in a while the smell would get incredibly bad. I couldn’t figure it out until I felt one of my boys feet touch the side of my head. His damp smelly socked foot was inches from my face. It was terrible.  

Most people when they think of feet, think of misshapen toes, bad toenails and a terrible aroma. Feet are simply not beautiful.  

Loving our neighbour in a very practical way: Tearfund Canada

“Tearfund stands for The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund, and we are absolutely committed to international relief and development through networks of local churches.”

This from Wayne Johnson, Executive Director at Tearfund Canada.

Instead of sending foreign expats to do the work across Africa, says Johnson, Tearfund works with partners in Africa and Asia to reach people in their own communities.

Providence University’s High School Athlete of the Month – Lukas Klassen

A star volleyball player, coach, role model, and inspiration – Lukas Klassen is December’s Providence University Athlete of the Month.

Having played hockey, volleyball, and track and field at a provincial and national level – including bringing home first place in the Provincial Track and Field Discus Throw – Lukas is no stranger to the athletic world.

Sponsored: Anchor Of Hope: A New Hope

A few years before I was born, in 1977 a cinematic masterpiece and actually an entire franchise was launched. The movie begins simply with some blue letters on a black background. They read “A long time ago in a galaxy far far away….” and the Now familiar Star Wars theme thunders out while the story is set by the yellow letters scrolling off into space… There is a battle raging, growing tension…”It is a period of civil war”…there is war between the empire and the rebels. And so begins the old familiar story of good versus evil.