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Blakeney/Devine Sept. 26/86

Interviews with Allan Blakeney and Grant Devine by Dennis Gruending. The interviews were about the 1986 provincial election. This is from a collection of Dennis Gruending "highlights" tapes. Copied to ACD R-15493.

Walter and Ruth Smishek August 14, 1989 Regina 1/3 AEB

An interview with Walter Smishek, interviewed by Dennis Gruending for his book on Allan E. Blakeney called, PROMISES TO KEEP. Smishek begins this interview by talking about his knowledge of Allan Blakeney before 1960 and at the start of Allan Blakeney's entry into politics. He then goes on to talk about the medicare dispute and what role Blakeney played in it, how he saw it from his vantage point, why Allan Blakeney was made Minister of Health and his time spent in that role. They discuss the Waffle Manifesto and the debates that were had surrounding the issue, meetings that took place regarding the leadership of Woodrow Lloyd, the leadership campaign in 1970 and the preparation for the 1971 election. At the end of this cassette Smishek describes Allan Blakeney's 1971 political campaign and how he organized and ran things in the government after winning the provincial election. Copied to ACD R15618.

Flo Wilkie August 15, 1989 Regina 1/1 AEB

An interview with Flo Wilkie, interviewed by Dennis Gruending for his book on Allan E. Blakeney called, PROMISES TO KEEP. Wilkie discusses how she got involved in government and the work she had done with Woodrow Lloyd prior to working with Allan Blakeney. She describes the differences and similarities between Woodrow Lloyd's and Allan Blakeney's personalities and leadership styles. She also discusses what she remembers about why Woodrow Lloyd left government. She talks about Allan Blakeney being elected as leader of the NDP in 1970, the time leading up to the election in 1971 and how good of a politician he was. She also describes how he was at going out and talking to people and gathering support for the NDP. She explains how Blakeney organized the office and things at the centre of government and how he was to work with. She goes on to explain what she thinks about Anne Blakeney and describes Anne Blakeney's work in the constituency and her personality and interests. Flo Wilkie then talks about her time spent as Allan Blakeney's executive assistant and some of her duties. She discuss many other topics including potash, affirmative action and women's issues, her role as clerk of the executive council and the defeat of the NDP in the 1982 provincial election. Copied to ACD R-15621.

Jim Sinclair and Rob Milen October 11, 1989 Regina 3/3 AEB

Jim Sinclair and Rob Milen discuss how the Department of Northern Saskatchewan's strategy changed the face of northern Saskatchewan over the ten years of the Blakeney government. They also say that the Department of Northern Saskatchewan did not provide an economic base for people to break out of the poverty cycle. Copied to ACD R-15629.

Walter and Ruth Smishek August 14, 1989 Regina 3/3 AEB

An interview with Ruth and Walter Smishek, interviewed by Dennis Gruending for his book on Allan E. Blakeney called, PROMISES TO KEEP. Ruth and Walter Smishek discuss the personalities of Anne and Allan Blakeney, the relationship as friends between the two couples, the Smisheks explain how they thought the Blakeneys felt after the 1982 Saskatchewan election defeat and what the Smisheks believe Blakeney will do post 1987. Copied to ACD R-15620.

Bob Weese September 23, 1989 Toronto 1/1 AEB

An interview with Bob Weese, interviewed by Dennis Gruending for his book on Allan E. Blakeney called, PROMISES TO KEEP. Weese discusses his education and career, his work with intergovernmental affairs, the premiers' conference of 1976, potash and Allan Blakeney's and Roy Romanow's working relationship. Copied to ACD R-15625.

Don Tansley November 27, 1989 Ottawa 1/2 AEB

An interview with Don Tansley conducted by telephone by Dennis Gruending for his book on Allan E. Blakeney called, PROMISES TO KEEP. Tansley begins the interview by telling Dennis Gruending what he has been doing since he retired in 1982 as deputy minister of Fisheries. He discusses Allan Blakeney in a personal and in a political role, potash, the civil service and the Medical Care Insurance Commission. Copied to ACD R-15630.

Don Tansley November 27, 1989 Ottawa 2/2 AEB

Don Tansley describes Allan Blakeney's skills as a minister and the impact Clarence Fines had on Allan Blakeney. He discusses the civil service, medicare and his opinion of Allan Blakeney as premier. Copied to ACD R-15631.

Lloyd Shaw November 1989 Interview by Eric Simpson 1/1 AEB

An interview with Lloyd Shaw, interviewed by Eric Simpson for Dennis Gruending's book on Allan E. Blakeney called, PROMISES TO KEEP. Shaw tells Simpson how he got involved in politics in the 1940's, how he met Blakeney and his opinion of Blakeney as a new up and coming NDP member. Copied to ACD R-15632.

Roy Romanow June 19, 1990 Regina 1/1 AEB

An interview about Roy Romanow's view on business in Saskatchewan. They discuss where Roy Romanow's family came from, where they homesteaded and what his parents did for work. He tells Dennis about his lifestyle now, where he lives in Saskatoon and where he lives while in Regina when the house is in session. Copied to ACD R-15638.

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