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Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not.
-George Bernard Shaw
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Picture Of The Day
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Honourable Buckley Belanger
Hon. Buckley Belanger
Room 346
Legislative Building
Regina, Saskatchewan
CANADA S4S 0B3
Telephone: (306) 787-1885
Facsimile: (306) 798-2042
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Born, raised and educated in northern Saskatchewan, Buckley Belanger began his career as a journalist in Regina with the Aboriginal publication New Breed. He later returned to his home town of Ile-a-la-Crosse to become the editor of the local paper.
He subsequently joined Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation in La Ronge where he worked as a programmer, producer and administrator. During this time he promoted the importance of radio and television for northern residents, and in 1986 assisted 12 communities to establish their own radio and television stations. In 1987 he established his own consulting company to continue this community communication work.
Buckley Belanger entered politics in 1988 and was elected mayor of Ile-a-la-Crosse. He served three terms as mayor, being re-elected in 1991 and 1994. With a strong focus on economic development, community rehabilitation and local infrastructure, Ile-a-la-Crosse became one of the showcase communities of northern Saskatchewan.
In 1995 he entered provincial politics and was elected to the Saskatchewan legislature, representing the riding of Athabasca. He was re-elected in the general election in 1999.
He was appointed to Cabinet by Premier Roy Romanow on September 30, 1999 as Minister of Environment and Resource Management and as Associate Minister for Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs.
Mr. Belanger was reappointed Minister of Environment and Resource Management on February 8, 2001 by Premier Lorne Calvert. On October 12, 2001 he was appointed the additional portfolio of Northern Affairs.
Minister Belanger and his wife Becky have three daughters Michelle, Kelly and Taylor.
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