REGINA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he has appointed Bernadette McIntyre as the new Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.

McIntyre has held executive roles at Saskatchewan Government Insurance and Wascana Centre Authority, and is a well-known volunteer especially in the sports community. Among the organizations she has helped over the years, according to the province, are Access Communications, the Regina Airport Authority, SaskSport, Canadian Curling Association, Sandra Schmirler Foundation and the 2013 and 2022 Grey Cup Festivals. She has been inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

“Congratulations to Bernadette McIntyre on her appointment as the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Her leadership and spirit of volunteerism represent the very best of what Canadians do to build a more prosperous and welcoming country. I am confident she will continue to serve Saskatchewanians and Canadians with distinction in her new role,” said Trudeau in a statement.

Premier Scott Moe has offered his congratulations to McIntyre in a statement.

“Bernadette McIntyre has enriched our province by her substantial contributions in several areas, including sport, tourism, business and corporate governance,” Moe said. “She has been a tireless volunteer for numerous groups and special events.”

McIntyre will take over from the current Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty, who is nearing the end of his five-year term.

“On behalf of the people of Saskatchewan I would like to thank Their Honours for their outstanding service,” Moe said in a statement. “Everywhere they travelled throughout Saskatchewan, their genuine warmth and kindness touched the people they met. I wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”

A date for the installation of the new Lieutenant Governor will be announced shortly, according to the province.