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A Tribute To Trew: Honouring 25 Years of Public Service

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Kim TrewWednesday, September 21
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Queensbury Convention Centre, Regina, SK
Ticket price: $60

On Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, New Democrats from the constituency of Regina Coronation Park and from across Saskatchewan will be gathering to pay tribute to one of the longest-serving members of the Saskatchewan legislature, Regina Coronation Park MLA Kim Trew.

Cocktails will get underway at 6 PM, and dinner will be at 7 PM. Tickets for the dinner are $60 and can be obtained by calling Rick at 539-2732. You can also send Rick a message here on Facebook if you want tickets.

The Trew Tribute wiill feature a delicious buffet style dinner, and a few speakers who will share their memories of Kim.

Kim was first elected to the legislature in October 1986, and was re-elected in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007. During the 1980′s, Kim played a key role in the fight to prevent the privatization of SaskEnergy. Later, in the NDP government of former Premier Lorne Calvert, he served as Minister of Labour and Minister of Gaming. Most recently, Kim has served as Official Opposition Critic for STC.

On January 28th, 2010, Kim announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the legislature in the November 2011 election.

Over the years, Kim has earned a reputation as a decent, modest, principled individual, someone who will speak up for the rights of working families in Regina Coronation Park. This dinner is a chance to pay tribute to his 25 years of public service! Regina Coronation Park New Democrats look forward to seeing you there!

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Endorsement of a job well-done and a call to action!

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

This past Saturday, June 18, my family and I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Coronation Park Community Association, Family Fun Day. In addition to sponsoring the food table, my son Avery and I also prepared the hot dogs, which was a very fitting treat for me on Father’s Day weekend.

The day was terrific! I had the pleasure of talking with many people from the community and hearing their stories and concerns. But the day was not about politics or campaigning — it was truly a day to celebrate the start of summer with the family and the community.

I believe that the most impressive highlight was the diligence and the passion of the organizers of the event and the Coronation Park Community Association volunteers. A true reminder of what grassroots organizing is all about, and how communities are enhanced by the caring work of our neighbours.

It was rewarding to see the event go on successfully throughout the day. The organizers were nimble and quick on their feet to implement an indoor contingency plan due to the looming weather-watches. Kudos!

The event featured garage sale tables, booths from various Community Based Organizations, including Catholic Family Services, The Caring Place, KidsFirst, Regina Public Library and SCEP among many others. There was a lot to learn and much to enjoy.

One of my resolutions from the event was to encourage residents from the constituency to get involved in the Coronation Park Community Association. The Association does some amazing work and becoming active is a good way to network and bring our community together through programming and events.

A very special thanks to Shari Colliness, Chair of the Association’s Executive for leading a fantastic Family Fun Day! You have my full endorsement!

For more information got to: http://www.reginacoronationpark.ca or call (306) 545-4642

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