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CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Former Saskatchewan Premier Allan Blakeney has written a memoir of his days in political life, chronicling his battles over medicare, mineral resources and the constitution.
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Accidental Deliberations (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
As expected, Allan Blakeney's book launch contained plenty of food for thought - including a strong focus on the value of internal party democracy from a public figure who isn't lacking for major policy successes to his name. But perhaps the most interesting element of it from my standpoint was what might otherwise have been seen as a relatively minor autobiographical detail - namely,...
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Accidental Deliberations (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
While the Saskatchewan NDP's current leadership race hasn't yet led to much discussion about the party, those looking for some insight into the future of the party and the province will be able to get that tonight from one of the NDP's past leaders. Allan Blakeney is launching his memoir, An Honourable Calling , at the Regina Public Library Film Theatre tonight at 7. See the RPL's Events...
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Dalhousie News (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
... Black and Mi'kmaq Initiative; Professor Jennifer Llewellyn, Dalhousie Law School; and Mr. Allan Blakeney, LL.B. '47 (former premier of Saskatchewan) gather for a photo during the award ceremony. Jennifer Llewellyn, whose work was among those honoured, later spoke of the strong interchange between law faculty and Aboriginal issues. Lawyers have had a vital role in the healing process,...