Promises Kept

1)  Reducing provincial debt.
2)  Reduction in income tax.
3)  Reduction in property tax.
4)  $2.3B invested in infrastructure.
5)  Long-term solution to municipal revenue sharing.

Drivers can explore Saskatchewan’s scenic southwest safely and comfortably as construction work wraps up on Highway 37 south of Shaunavon.

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty announced today that 88 campsites will receive electrical service at Candle Lake Provincial Park and Greenwater Lake Provincial Park this year.

Although the spring melt is over, a number of Saskatchewan communities are still dealing with flood-related issues due to the above normal runoff.  This situation has been made worse by heavy rainfall in certain areas.

Saskatchewan’s population grew by 4,073 in the first quarter of 2013 to reach a new all-time high of 1,093,880.

The homeownership dreams of another Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) partner family came true today at a key ceremony held at 1214 Robinson Street in Regina.

A 26 kilometre stretch of Highway 11 now has a smoother, safer surface following the completion of $2.8 million of work from Lumsden to Bethune.

The route for the future bypass south of Regina, from Highway 33 to Highway 1 west of the city, has been selected and approved by the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.

Saskatchewan is moving forward in efforts to monitor its upland game bird population.

Two Habitat for Humanity partner families will soon achieve their dream of homeownership, thanks to $100,000 in funding assistance from the province through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.

A family in Moose Jaw will soon have a home of their own, thanks to a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Conexus Credit Union and $50,000 in funding assistance from the province through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.

Biography

Warren Michelson was born in Lipton Saskatchewan and grew up on the family farm north of that community. After graduation Warren started working in the communication industry, holding employment in television and radio for more than 30 years. Other then a six month stint in British Columbia, Warren has resided in Saskatchewan all is life, taking residence throughout a variety of communities; including Estevan, Weyburn, Regina, Melfort, Saskatoon, and Swift Current, before moving to Moose Jaw ten years ago.

He has worked in a variety of management and consulting positions throughout his career including two years with the Saskatchewan Newspaper Group, where he worked until his election into the Legislature.

Warren’s commitments to community volunteer service includes past membership of the Moose Jaw Hospital Foundation and past directorship of the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce. He is the co-founder and past chairperson of the Moose Jaw Business Network, and has also taken an active part in the lay ministries of his Church. From 2000 to 2006, Warren held a seat on the Senate of the University of Regina.

Provincially, Warren has been involved with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce for the past 13 years, serving as provincial president in 2004-05. During his Chamber presidency, the Chamber led the business coalition to defeat the infamous “Available Hours” legislation.

His many accomplishments and leadership capabilities were recognized in the Saskatchewan Business Magazine when he was acknowledged as one of “Saskatchewan’s Men of Influence” in March of 2004.

Warren and his wife Debbie have four adult children and two lively grand children all living in Saskatchewan.

He was elected in November 2007 and serves as the Chair of the Legislative Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice as well as the chair of the caucus Standing Policy Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.