Series F 194-13 - Political series

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Political series

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  • Textual record
  • Graphic material
  • Moving image
  • Electronic record

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Ministerial

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F 194-13

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  • 1991-2000 (Creation)
    Creator
    Lingenfelter, Dwain Matthew, 1949-

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Physical description

1.800m of textual records
1 photograph
1 videocassette

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Name of creator

(1949-)

Biographical history

Dwain Matthew Lingenfelter was born on February 27, 1949 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan to Robert and Mary (Harty) Lingenfelter. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Lingenfelter was a farmer and small businessman when he was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 1978. He served as the New Democratic Party Member of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A.) for the Shaunavon (1978-1986) and Regina Elphinstone (1986-2000) constituencies.

Lingenfelter served in the Blakeney and Romanow Governments as Minister of Social Services (1980-1982); Minister of Economic Diversification and Trade (1991-1992); Minister of Economic Development (1992-1997); Deputy Premier (1995-2000); Minister of Economic and Co-operative Development (1997); Minister of Crown Investments Corporation (1997-1999); and Minister of Agriculture and Food (1999-2000).

Lingenfelter was also Minister Responsible for the following: Saskatchewan Economic Development Corporation (1991-1995); Saskatchewan Government Growth Fund Management Corporation (1991-1997); Souris Basin Development Authority (1991-1992); SaskEnergy (1991-1992); Saskatchewan Government Insurance (1991-1992); Saskatchewan Power Corporation (1991-1992); Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (1994-1995); Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation (1994-1997); Saskatchewan Tourism Authority (1994-1997); Agricultural Credit Corporation of Saskatchewan (1999-2000); Milk Control Board (1999-2000); Saskatchewan Beef Stabilization Board (1999-2000); Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (1999-2000); and Agricultural and Food Products Development and Marketing Council (1999-2000).

Lingenfelter served as Opposition House Leader from 1982 to 1986 and again from 1988 to 1991. He was also Opposition Critic on privatization and Saskatchewan Government Insurance. He was Government House Leader from 1991 to 1995.

Lingenfelter resigned from Cabinet on July 6, 2000 and vacated his seat in the Legislative Assembly on August 31, 2000. In September, 2000, he became vice-president of government relations at Canadian Occidental Petroleum (later Nexen Inc.) in Calgary, Alberta.

On October 20, 2008, Lingenfelter announced his candidacy for Leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party. He won the leadership vote on June 6, 2009 and succeeded Lorne Calvert as Leader. As the New Democratic Party candidate, Lingenfelter won a by-election in the Regina Douglas Park constituency on September 21, 2009. He was sworn into the Legislative Assembly on October 19, 2009. He served as Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Agriculture Critic in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly until he was defeated in the 2011 general election. Upon his defeat, he resigned as Leader.

Lingenfelter is married to Rubiela Lingenfelter, with whom he has two children: Sahid and Hannah. He has two sons and a daughter (Matthew, Travis and Sacha) from a previous marriage.

Custodial history

Scope and content

This series consists of records created, accumulated and used by Lingenfelter as a New Democratic Party member, caucus member, and House Leader.

The records in this series were separated out from other series (F194-1, F194-2, F194-3, F194-4, F194-5, F194-7, F194-9) by the archivist and described as a distinct series.

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Physical condition

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Immediate source of acquisition

This series was transferred to the Regina office, Saskatchewan Archives by Dwain Lingenfelter in three accessions between 1997 and 2000: R97-298 (July 3, 1997); R99-286 (September 30, 1999); R2000-245 (July 7, 2000).

Arrangement

Arrangement imposed by archivist.
Photograph retained in textual record to preserve context.

Language of material

  • English

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Restrictions on access

These records are subject to access restrictions according to the terms of an agreement with the donor dated June 27, 1997. Please consult reference archivist for assistance.

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

See fonds description.

To consult the records, visit or contact the Regina office.

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SAFA 103 (old guide GR 372) consists of fonds, series, file and item level listings.

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Electronic records are contained in this series.

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Original ID

1808

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F 194-13

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Saskatchewan Archives. Archival Description Manual 2004.

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Final

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  • English

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  • Latin

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