Introduction of Guests (16 April 2024)

From Hansard (16 April 2024)

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Brad Hrycyna

Mr. Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to my colleagues. To you and through you, I would like to introduce two recipients of the volunteer medals that the Provincial Secretary just finished speaking about.

Joining us here today is Major Brad Hrycyna. Major Hrycyna had a long and storied military career, Mr. Speaker, and I want to take this opportunity to thank him for his years of service in multiple roles all across Canada.

But I really want to talk about today what Brad chose to do in his retirement. He was a driving force in the 15 Victoria Cross recipients having beautiful plaques on display in room 218, and he also started the commemorative pedestal project at the cenotaph in downtown Regina. It educates visitors on why we honour our veterans.

Educating youth on Canada’s role in global conflicts is absolutely critical, Mr. Speaker, and we owe so much to our veterans in the past, present, and future. I ask all members to join me in welcoming Major Brad Hrycyna to this, his Legislative Assembly.

Jim Meikle

While I’m on my feet, Mr. Speaker, I would also like to introduce James “Jim” Meikle to the Assembly. Jim runs a small business in Tullymet which focuses on mechanical repair, largely supporting the agricultural sector. Anyone that has fed cows or seeded or harvested crops or any farm job knows the frustration when equipment is giving trouble. And Jim is the first person you ever reach out to. He has an understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems that are truly unmatched, Mr. Speaker.

And it kind of reminds me, Jim. I started Sheila’s lawn mower the other day, and it started up but it was running a little rough. I don’t know if the jet is stuck in the carb, and it’s flooding itself or . . . I’ll talk about that another time.

Jim’s passion, Mr. Speaker, is restoring antique farm equipment and putting on historic threshing bees. He has fully functioning farm tractors, threshing machines, and numerous other antique equipment. He focuses on educating youth on the importance of our pioneer ancestors and how they worked the land. And his community threshing bee has been running for over 19 years, is always free to attend, and hundreds show up annually to pitch some sheaves and drive tractors over 100 years old. He also puts on a fantastic thresherman’s lunch too, Mr. Speaker.

So please join me in welcoming Jim and his wife, Marg, who are celebrating 46 years of marriage to this, their Legislative Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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