Former Wascana Centre Authority CEO Bernadette McIntyre appointed as Sask.'s new lieutenant-governor
McIntyre replaces Russ Mirasty, who served as LG for 5 years
A former CEO with the Wascana Centre Authority and Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame inductee will be the province's next lieutenant-governor.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced Friday Bernadette McIntyre will serve in the role, representing the King in the province.
Her duties will include swearing in cabinet ministers, opening each session of the legislative assembly and providing royal assent to provincial bills.
Premier Scott Moe offered his congratulations to McIntyre on her appointment as the province's 24th lieutenant-governor in a Friday news release, saying she "has enriched our province by her substantial contributions in several areas, including sport, tourism, business and corporate governance."
He also called her "a tireless volunteer for numerous groups and special events."
McIntyre was the chief executive officer at the Wascana Centre Authority, held senior positions with Saskatchewan Government Insurance, and has served on dozens of boards of directors and planning committees, according to the province.
She holds degrees in economics and business administration from the University of Regina and has received awards for her contributions in the sport of curling.
She has also "followed her passion for curling, both on the ice and as a volunteer," according to Friday's statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
She served for 26 years on the board of Regina's Highland Curling Club, where she also played, and was the first woman to become president of the Saskatchewan Curling Association, now CurlSask, the statement said.
She's received numerous awards for curling, and was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
A date for her installation as lieutenant-governor will be announced shortly, the statement from the prime minister's office said. Lieutenant-governors are appointed by the federal government for a minimum of five years, but there is no fixed term of office.
McIntyre is to replace Russ Mirasty, who served as lieutenant-governor for five years.
With files from The Canadian Press's Jeremy Simes