Introduction of Guests (11 May 2026)

From Hansard (11 May 2026)

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Family & Friends of Major Lorne Plemel

Blaine McLeod: — Mr. Speaker, it really is an honour today to introduce the family and friends of a great Canadian hero, Major Lorne Benedict Plemel. My later member’s statement will pay tribute to a life well lived. From his hometown of St. Gregor, just east of Humboldt, many have travelled today quite a distance to be here, not only from Humboldt, from out of province as well. And really it felt like a bit of a family reunion today down in the dining hall. So thank you for honouring your father, your brother, your cousin, and all around good friend by being here with us today.

I’ll introduce them, Mr. Speaker, starting with his daughter Mickenzie (Mick) Plemel — just wave please, thank you — from Val Marie; Lorne’s brother Jeff and his wife, Tammy Plemel; Lorne’s brother Les and his wife, Magdalena Plemel; first cousins — the list is going to be lengthy here — Donald Plemel, Harry Plemel, Maurice Plemel, Gerard and Terri Doepker, Marcel and Berniece or Bernie Doepker, Adele and Steve Patton, Joan Dixon, and Vera Taylor. I think I’ve got them all.

Honourable mention must as well go to another individual not here today, Mr. Bernard Farley, who went through basic training with Lorne Plemel. Bernard was relentless in his attention to the details of organizing this family reunion that’s happening today. He’s a true friend of the family.

I’ll have more to say later, but thank you for honouring the life of Major Lorne Plemel. Your presence today speaks volumes regarding the impact his life had on the province of Saskatchewan and the country of Canada, and most importantly on your lives. Join with me in welcoming this fine family to their Legislative Chamber.