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Congress of Canadian Women, Regina Chapter

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The Canadian Congress of Women (CCW) began during the 1950s as a venue for women to express concerns regarding peace issues, children's rights, poverty, and discrimination. Although the organization later became more politicized, it retained its focus on Canadian women and their role in creating a freer and more peaceful world. The Regina Chapter of the CCW was incorporated in 1950. During its history, the Chapter actively supported better child care and reproductive rights in Saskatchewan. It also advocated celebrating International Children' s Day (June 1) and International Women's Day (March 8).

Knight, William George, 1947-

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William Knight was born on October 24, 1947 in Estevan, Saskatchewan. He received his primary and secondary education in the Estevan area and later attended the University of Saskatchewan (Regina Campus), where he earned Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees. He taught at Weyburn Collegiate. He married Ann Colquhoun of Burnaby, B.C. in 1969.

Knight was a member of several organizations: the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, Royal Canadian Legion, Canadian Historical Association, Saskatchewan Council of Social Science, Husdon's Bay Route Association and a charter member of the S.H.V.A. Knight first entered politics in 1971, when he was elected MP for Assiniboia a position he held until 1974. From 1974 to 1979 he served as NDP Provincial Secretary and from 1979 to 1982 acted as Principal Secretary to the then Premier of Saskatchewan, Allan Blakeney. Knight then moved to Ottawa, where he served as Principal Secretary to NDP leader Ed Broadbent from 1982 to 1987.

Meakes, Frank 1917-1989

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Frank Meakes was born in Punnichy, Saskatchewan, on February 20, 1917 to James Meakes and Elsie Butcher, both from England. He was educated in Westmoor Public School and by correspondence courses. He farmed with his father until 1940, and then operated his own farm near Lestock where he raised purebred Shorthorn cattle. In 1948, he worked briefly in the International Nickel Plant in Sudbury, Ontario but returned to his farming by 1949.

He was president of the Lestock Co-operative Association, councillor of the Rural Municipality of Emerald No. 277, a director of the Roundplain Telephone Company, and a member of the Marlow School Board District No. 3717. He was a director of the Lestock Credit Union, a committee member of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, and was a supporter of the Saskatchewan Farmers' Union.

Meakes' political career began in 1956 when he was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature as the C.C.F. member for Touchwood. He was re-elected in 1960, suffered defeat in the general election of 1964, but was re-elected in 1967 and 1974. He served as Deputy Speaker from 1961-1962, and as Minister of Cooperation and Co-operative Development from 1962-1964.

He retired from politics in 1975 and returned to his home in Lestock where he was elected Mayor, and was appointed director of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. He was elected to the Executive Committee of the Parkland Regional Library Board on which he served from 1977 to 1985 when he again retired. He died on July 8, 1989.

Meakes married Mary Luthi of Punnichy on November 24, 1943. She died in November 1965. On December 27, 1977, he married Margaret (Lazar) Horn

Neufeld, David 1953-

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David Neufeld was born in 1953 in Winnipeg. He studied history in Manitoba and Ontario and graduated in 1979 with an M.A. in The History of Technology. He operated a consulting firm, D. Neufeld Consulting & Research, from his home in the Hamlet of CeePee, Saskatchewan, from 1979 to 1985. The focus of his work was in historical research, consulting for museums and heritage agencies, and residential energy conservation technology transfer for government and educational institutions. From 1986 onward, he worked in Whitehorse for the Canada Parks Service, Prairie and Northern Region, and as a Yukon and Western Arctic historian. (See file II.E.4 for additional biographical information).

Campbell, John Edward 1937-

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John Campbell was born in 1937 in the small community of Blucher, Saskatchewan. He attended City Park Collegiate in Saskatoon graduating in 1955. In September 1972 he was appointed a Director of the Physical Education Program, Department of Education. Campbell served as chairman of the Advisory Committee on Physical Education from 1972-1983, advising the Minister of Education on matters pertaining to the incorporation of physical education into school curriculum.

In this capacity Campbell was responsible for the introduction of the first K-12 curriculum guides for physical education. He was also the principle author of the 1977 Task Force Report on Physical Education. In 1982 he returned to a teaching career in northern Saskatchewan after the work of the Advisory Committee ended. Campbell Beyond his involvement in school sports he served on the Steering Committee for Northern Cultural Sports Games. He remains active in local athletic associations and summer camps in Lanigan and district. A complete biography of his academic and teaching career can be found in file III.5.

Saskatchewan Liberal Association 1905-

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The Saskatchewan Liberal Association was organized at the party's first provincial convention, held in Regina on August 16, 1905.

Cuelenaere, John Marcel 1910-

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John Cuelenaere was born on September 9, 1910 at Duck Lake, and obtained his public and high school education in Victoria, B.C., Leask, and Regina, Saskatchewan. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a B.A. degree in 1931 and an LL.B. in 1933. He practiced law in Prince Albert and was created a Q.C. in 1947. He was a member of the Canadian Bar Association and a Bencher of the Saskatchewan Law Society.

Cuelenaere took an active part in Prince Albert civic affairs. He served as an alderman from 1943 to 1945 and Mayor from 1946 to 1954. He was a member of the Saskatchewan Senate and a director of the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce. In 1939 he joined the Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers and was discharged as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1942. He was active in political circles as a Liberal and was vice-president and president of the Saskatchewan Young Liberals Association.

Regina Ladies' Curling Club 1963-1990

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A meeting was held on November 6, 1953 for the purpose of organizing a ladies' curling club in Regina. Velda Howe became the first president and Connor the first secretary. The club functioned as the Glengarry Ladies' Curling Club until 1963 when the name was changed to the Regina Ladies' Curling Club. In 1990 the Club amalgamated with the Tam O Shanter when the group became too small to continue operations. For a complete history, see file I.10.

Nelson, Randall Neil 1926-

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Randall Nelson, son of Louis E., and Gina A. Nelson, was born on June 6, 1926 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. He trained to become a teacher receiving his secondary education at the University of Saskatchewan. He married Isobelle Louisa Long on December 30, 1948. They had five children. Nelson was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 1975 as an New Democratic MLA for Yorkton Constituency. He was re-elected in 1978.

Larson, Leonard Melvin 1912-1977

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Leonard Larson was born and raised on a farm near Stornoway, Saskatchewan. He farmed in the Kamsack district until his death in March, 1977. Larson was active as a school trustee and school board chairman, and as a member and officer of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, the Saskatchewan Farmer's Union, and the Federated Co-operatives Ltd., and other educational, agricultural and co-operative organizations.

He was a long-time member of both the CCF and NDP parties and served on both the Provincial Council and Provincial Excutive of the Saskatchewan CCF-NDP. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the NDP in the 1962 and 1963 federal elections. He was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature for the constituency of Pelly in 1964. He was defeated in the 1967 general election. Larson was returned to the Legislature for the constituency for Pelly in the general elections of 1971 and 1975.

McKay, Joseph Fortescue 1890-1977

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Joseph McKay was born in Prince Albert on March 30, 1890. He graduated from the University of Maitoba in 1913. He articled with the Prince Albert law firm of McKay, Adam, Beatty & Fear. McKay served overseas during the First World War from February 1915 to June 1919. He received the Military Cross and other honours. Soon after his return to Canada he was admitted to the Bar.

In June 1940 he was named General Staff Officer of the Saskatchewan Veterans Civil Security Corps and Director of Civil Defence for Saskatchewan . Following the Second World War, McKay was appointed Director of Veterans Rehabilitation. He was named Saskatchewnan's Official Guardian on April 1, 1950. He occupied this position until his retirement in 1963. He was a long-time supporter of the C.C.F. and N.D.P. He was a prominent member of the Regina Poetry Society, and a life member of the United Services Institute. McKay died in Regina on June 5, 1977.

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