STATE FUNERAL TO BE HELD FOR THE HONOURABLE VAUGHN SOLOMON SCHOFIELD
A state funeral will commemorate the life and public service of former Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Honorary Colonel the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, S.O.M., C.D., S.V.M.
Solomon Schofield was Saskatchewan's 21st Lieutenant Governor, serving from 2012 through 2018. She died in Regina on April 8, 2026, after a short illness.
The public is invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The service will be held at Living Hope Alliance Church at 3800 Green Falls Drive in Regina, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to arrive early.
A livestream of the funeral will be accessible here.
Books of condolence are also available in the main lobby of the Legislative Building and at Government House. Online condolences may be sent through the official website of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan at www.ltgov.sk.ca.
Flags across the province will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of service.
HALL OF VALOUR UNVEILED AT THE SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
Premier Scott Moe and Provincial Military Liaison Blaine McLeod joined members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian veterans for the official naming of the Hall of Valour at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building.
"The brave men and women of our Canadian Armed Forces are deserving of our gratitude, whether they have served in times of conflict or peace," Premier Moe said. "The Hall of Valour stands as a lasting expression of our remembrance and appreciation for that service. It is an immense privilege to live in a Canada that is strong and free, and the seat of Saskatchewan's government will honour that privilege by recognizing all who serve."
The Victoria Cross is the highest honour for valour in the Commonwealth. Created in 1856 by Queen Victoria, it was established to recognize soldiers for exceptional bravery during the Crimean War. Until 1945, approximately one hundred Canadians were awarded the Victoria Cross. Since 2018, the Hall of Valour has featured portraits of 15 Saskatchewan recipients commemorating their service to Saskatchewan and to Canada.
The Canada Victoria Cross was established in 1993 as the highest honour in Canada's military honours system, recognizing members of the Canadian Armed Forces for extraordinary valour and devotion to duty in the presence of hostile forces. To date, it has not been awarded.
Provincial Military Liaison Blaine McLeod joined Canadian veterans and their families in Ottawa on April 15, 2026, to present a petition to the federal government calling for the creation of an Independent Military Honours Review Board
"Thousands of Canadians have served since World War II and hundreds have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and the values that all Canadians share," McLeod said. "Now is the time to restore the honour of the Victoria Cross and recognize the bravery and valour in the presence of the enemy demonstrated by armed forces personnel as Canada continues to stand on the global stage, ready to defend our sovereignty as a nation."
Room 218 in the Legislative Building will have "Hall of Valour" in bronze at its entrance, with a plaque stating:
"The Hall of Valour is dedicated to the soldiers and veterans who have served our country with great courage and valour."
"The people of Saskatchewan and Canada are forever grateful for your service and sacrifice which has preserved our freedom."
"The Hall of Valour is a reminder to all who visit and to all who serve in Saskatchewan's Legislative Assembly that our democratic freedoms are preserved and protected by the brave men and women of Canada's Armed Forces."
SASKATCHEWAN FOOD, FUEL, FERTIZER SUMMIT SPOTLIGHTS TRADE DIVERSIFICATION
Premier Scott Moe delivered the keynote address at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina. This year's focus is on the importance of market diversification, and how Saskatchewan companies are taking advantage of evolving opportunities and seeing success abroad.
"Saskatchewan is the best place in the world to do business," Moe said. "Countries across the globe are realizing our province's ability to supply the food and energy security they need. As an export-based province, one of the best ways we can safeguard our economy is to leverage our long-standing international relationships and diversify our export markets. Our government has already seen major success in China, Brazil and India, and we are ready to stand up even taller to protect all Saskatchewan people."
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