Member Statement (7 December 2020)

From Hansard (7 December 2020)

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Saskatoon Small Business Gives to Community Initiatives

Mr. Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Prairie Proud is a local company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This company’s focus is on investing in the prairies by selling prairie-themed merchandise, which of course includes bunny hugs. Mr. Speaker, this company was started by Spy Hill native Cole Thorpe. Over the last five years he has seen it flourish from a small business out of his spare bedroom to a highly recognized brand.

Mr. Speaker, Cole has a passion for his community, and it shows in the hard work that he put into his company and what Prairie Proud has been able to contribute over the years throughout the provinces. Since its inception, Prairie Proud has been able to provide over $56,000 to various prairie initiatives. To name a few, Cole and Prairie Proud have contributed to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, Telemiracle, Saskatoon and Regina Pride. The Christmas season is upon us, and this is a perfect time to be supporting local businesses like Prairie Proud that give back to Saskatchewan.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to now ask all members of this Assembly to join me in congratulating and thanking Cole and his staff at Prairie Proud for all their support over the last five years to local initiatives. Thank you.

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