ESTEVAN — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was in Estevan on Aug. 26 to praise the impact of coal-fired power generation in the province.
Moe made an appearance at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2067's Coal Country Cookout at the Dennis Moore Centennial Park. Joining him were Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for SaskPower, and Estevan-Big Muddy MLA Lori Carr.
"What a wonderful event. Thank you to IBEW for hosting a family barbecue, celebrating coal and its continued use in the province for power production," Carr said on her Facebook page.
Moe and Harrison thanked both SaskPower and Westmoreland Mining LLC employees for all they do for the province. They visited with families and had conversations about the importance of coal to Saskatchewan's electrical grid.
The IBEW said the event was a chance to have food, fun and fellowship to celebrate the bright future of the community and the continued strength of the coal industry.
"Let's fire up the grill and show our support for the hard-working people who power our community," stated a poster for the event.
