Four new members will join the SaskPower Board of Directors.

The new members of the board, announced by Crown Investments Corporation Minister John Nilson, are:

• Dr. David Barnard, president, University of Regina;
• Neil Collins, station electrician, Boundary Dam Power Station, former business manager and president, IBEW Local 2067, Estevan;
• V. Lynne Pearson, dean of the College of Commerce, the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon; and
• Patricia Quaroni, commercial lawyer and partner, Olive Waller Zinkhan & Waller, Regina.

"During the Crown Review, the people of Saskatchewan affirmed that professional, qualified boards fulfill a significant role in the effective governance of our Crown corporations," Nilson said.

Board Chair Milt Fair also welcomed the new members. "The citizens we are welcoming today bring a range of strategic leadership and entrepreneurial skills to the table that will complement those of our eight continuing board members."

The SaskPower board is comprised of business professionals and community leaders from across Saskatchewan and Canada. Among its responsibilities, the board provides leadership in setting SaskPower's long-range strategic direction and approves the corporation's strategic plan, business plan, operating goals and budget and performance indicators. All members of the board are independent from SaskPower management, with the exception of the president and CEO.

Board members are appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, pursuant to the Power Corporation Act. Through the chair, the board reports to the CIC minister.

Larry Christie
SaskPower
Regina
Phone: (306) 566-3167
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