Three separate bodies have come together to honour the families of the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) oversees the operation, management and stewardship of provincial assets which includes Government House. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life by creating community partnerships, promoting visitor experiences and providing stewardship of the land and assets. More information on the Provincial Capital Commission can be found on www.saskatchewan.ca
The Government House Historical Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1981. Their volunteers preserve and promote Government House as a heritage site. Their website is: https://govhousesociety.ca
The PCC and Government House Historical Society along with Greg Lawrence the Provincial Military Liaison have all come together to honour the brave military family members of the Canadian Armed Forces both active and retired.
In 2019 a special afternoon tea was held at Government House in Regina to honour the military family’s dedication to supporting their service family member. In 2020, due to Covid, public health and safety became everyone’s first priority, so other arrangements had to be made.
The twist was made by creating a tea package for each service member’s family who would normally be invited to attend afternoon tea at Government House. So, “Tea with a Twist” started and is continuing again this year to honour the families in a safe manner. In keeping with traditional afternoon tea, dedicated volunteers from Government House Historical Society handmade each package to include: two teacups, four scones, two butter tarts, a special tea blend and a letter from the MLA Greg Lawrence, Provincial Military Liaison.
"Our Saskatchewan service members have shown great dedication and commitment to the freedom, quality of life and opportunities we enjoy in Canada every day," Provincial Military Liaison Greg Lawrence said. "Their sacrifice is shared by their families who supported them through good and bad times. We thank each and every one of them for their service, and hope this small gift can give them the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience at home with their loved ones."
The packages will be distributed to fifty military families this week and will be hand-delivered by a staff member from the Moose Jaw Military Family Resource Centre. The PCC and Provincial Military Liaison are grateful to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families for keeping our country strong, free and safe.
