Introduction of Guests (27 October 2025)

From Hansard (27 October 2025)

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Retired Lieutenant Colonel Ed Staniowski

Blaine McLeod: — Mr. Speaker, it’s my honour to introduce to you in the Chamber today a man who’s become a real close friend in a very short period of time, as I’ve had the honour of being military liaison. In your gallery, Lieutenant Colonel Ed Staniowski, retired. Now Ed has recently moved to Regina Beach, back to his home in Saskatchewan. Moose Jaw would be where he was raised. But good to have you back, Ed.

Now many are going to recognize Ed as the all-star goalie who led the Regina Pats to their last Memorial Cup championship in 1974. Now Ed went on to a 10-year career in the NHL [National Hockey League], and then his real job began after that, as he was quick to say to me. Ed joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1985 and has served with distinction, which included operational tours in Afghanistan, Africa, the Middle East, Bosnia, Egypt, Israel, and Cyprus. I hope I didn’t miss anyone there in that regard.

Thank you for being here today, Ed. Welcome to this, your Legislative Chamber. And thank you for the service to our province of Saskatchewan and the country of Canada. God bless you.