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Statement: Saskatchewan's Lt. Governor, Stephen Worobetz, delivers his Christmas message. On the same reel are Christmas messages from Premier Allan Blakeney, Liberal Opposition leader Dave Steuart, and Progressive Conservative Leader Dick Collver. By: DSR

William G. Davies speaking to an outdoor audience at the official opening of Swift Current Geriatric Centre. Woodrow S. Lloyd, Allan Blakeney and various officials are seated in background.

Trims: Includes shots of the ceremonies at the world premier show of the movie WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND at the Princess Theatre in Arcola on October 25, 1977; shots of Premier Allan Blakeney and of the producer of the movie, Allan King; and of behind the scenes activities of the film crew preparing sets, working with recording and lighting equipment and putting make-up on actors.

News compilation: 1) Reporter Owen Bus announces that the Western Premiers Conference will take place at Saskatoon's Centennial Auditorium and that Saskatchewan's premier Allan Blakeney will give the opening statement. Topics of discussion will be freight rates, economic development, declining populations, commerce and energy. Silent footage of the exterior and interior of the meeting place is included, Feb. 26, 1974. 2) Reporter Henry Champ analyses the reasons for the second Western Premiers Conference attracting media attention and its expected impact on western relations with the Federal Government. (colour) 3)Owen Bus interviews Premier Edward Schreyer of Manitoba and reports on the discussions held on the opening day of the conference, Feb. 27, 1974. Silent footage of the premiers and government officials arriving for the convention is included. Premiers Allan Blakeney of Saskatchewan and Edward Schreyer of Manitoba discusses topics from the Throne Speech and Premier Blakeney speaks about the expected impact of the conference. 4) Footage of the premiers assembling for the conference. (silent, colour) 5) Footage of a press conference with premiers Dave Barrett of British Columbia, Allan Blakeney and Ed Schreyer commenting on the conference. 6) Premier Ed Schreyer is interviewed about his reaction to the Federal Throne Speech and what the outcome of the conference is expected to have on the west (colour) 7) Premier Ed Schreyer is being interviewed about the challenges of being the premier of Manitoba. (colour) 8) In interviews Premier Peter Lougheed of Alberta talks about the upcoming federal election, Premier Dave Barrett talks about the exporting of natural gas to the United States and Premier Allan Blakeney talks about the feeling of western alienation. (colour) 9) Interviews with premiers Blakeney, Schreyer, Lougheed and Barrett about their reactions to the federal Speech from the Throne and includes comments from the premiers about oil resources, freight rates, agriculture and the impact of the Throne Speech on the conference. (colour)

News compilation: 1) Ed Schreyer is interviewed about energy resources in Manitoba, Dave Barrett is interviewed about resources and the NDP government in British Columbia and Peter Lougheed of Alberta is interviewed about the potential of Western Canada and western alienation by the Federal Government. 2) Mike Duffy interviews Alvin Hamilton, Saskatchewan member of parliament and Conservative Party spokesperson, who talks about basic principles that must be embedded in any energy agreement.

This is a continuation of the Walter Smishek interview, conducted by Dennis Gruending for his book on Allan E. Blakeney called, PROMISES TO KEEP. Walter Smishek gives his analysis of the way circumstances developed regarding potash and potash mines in the 70's. He then discusses the relationship between the Blakeney government and Saskatchewan Federation of Labour. He also explains why he was concerned about uranium development. Walter Smishek breifly discusses the affermative action programmes particularly aimed towards metis and Indian people in 1979. The last thing they talk about is Walter Smishek's opinion of what happened in the 1982 provincial election.

Various premiers meeting for informal discussion on the constitution at the First Ministers' Conference. Ottawa. November 1981.

Various premiers meeting for informal discussion on the constitution at the First Ministers' Conference.

Various premiers informally discussing business at the First Ministers' Conference, Ottawa. November 1981.

Various premiers informally discussing business at the First Ministers' Conference.