Introduction of Guests (11 May 2026)

From Hansard (11 May 2026)

 

Guests from Saskatchewan’s Disability Sector; Robert & Dianne Duttchen

Hon. Terry Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To you and through you and to all members of the Assembly, I’d like to introduce a group of guests sitting in the west gallery who are joining us today from Saskatchewan’s disability sector.

We have with us — and we’ll just maybe get you to wave when I say your name so that we know who you are — we have Signe Larsen and Linda Boyko from Elmwood Residences in Saskatoon, Christi Knopp and Randine Graf from Cosmo Industries, Jason Gillard and Lana Kincaid from Moose Jaw Diversified Services.

We also have Stacy Lynn Wilkerson-Miller and Lloyd Asensi from Clare Parker Homes. We have Annette Gruending from Gravelbourg Bon Ami, Kyla Nelson-Kletzel and Marilyn Collier from Citizens All. And finally we have Amy McNeil and Melanie Weiss from SARC, the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres.

Mr. Speaker, these folks have come from across Saskatchewan today to attend this week the SARC annual spring conference as well as to celebrate the Disability Service Professionals Week, May 10th to 16th. And we’re going to hear a little bit more about that in a member’s statement.

I had the opportunity to meet with all of these individuals earlier today to learn more about their organizations and the great work that they do on behalf of the clients that they serve, and to thank them for the incredible work they do every day to improve the lives of those with a disability.

Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of Social Services partners with organizations in more than 90 communities around Saskatchewan that provide support to individuals with a disability. And this work would simply not be possible without the dedication and compassion of disability service professionals. These folks show up to work every day and they change lives every day, Mr. Speaker. And for that we owe them all of our thanks.

So with that, Mr. Speaker, I invite all members to join me in thanking these individuals for their continued work in Saskatchewan to make Saskatchewan a more inclusive place for those with disabilities, and welcome them to this, their Legislative Assembly.

And while I’m on my feet, Mr. Speaker, there’s two additional individuals in the west gallery seated in the front row that I would like to introduce. First, we have a person who’s becoming a very fast friend of mine personally. We go to the same barber, and you can probably pick him out in the front row. I’d like to say hello and good afternoon to Chief Robert Duttchen, the police chief of the RM of Corman Park, Mr. Speaker.

Chief Duttchen came to us via Manitoba. He served 25 years in the Winnipeg Police Service as a constable, patrol sergeant, staff sergeant. He was a duty officer. Mr. Speaker, he was the operations manager for the World Police & Fire Games for a period of time. And his distinguished service has been recognized with numerous medals and commendations, Mr. Speaker.

He received the United Nations Forces in Cyprus Medal in 1993 for his service with the 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Cyprus, and followed by the volunteer peace medal in 1995. In 2001, Mr. Speaker, he was awarded the Canadian Forces Canadian decoration.

Mr. Speaker, Chief Duttchen started with the RM of Corman Park Police Service in December of 2025, and has been working very, very hard to really establish the RM of Corman Park as a police service the people in the communities and in the rural area that surrounds Saskatoon within Corman Park can rely on. And so far the work has been very good, and his members are seen out in the community quite a bit.

Joining Rob this afternoon is his wife, Dianne. They’ve been married 28 years, and together they enjoy travelling, exploring new destinations, as well as walking outdoors. Mr. Speaker, Rob is a passionate motorcycle rider. He is an experienced scuba instructor, and he really is all about leadership with purpose and integrity.

So with that, Mr. Speaker, I’d ask everybody in the Assembly to join me in welcoming Rob and Dianne to this, their Legislative Assembly.

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