Lieutenant Governor Announces Woolly Donation Just in Time for the Holidays

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty and The Campaign For Wool - Canada are proud to announce the donation of hand-knit Canadian wool toques to charities in Regina (The North Central Family Centre) and Saskatoon (EGADZ).

The hats were created as part of the inaugural Canadian Wool Month Knit-Along in October. The Knit-Along, which was co-sponsored by the Canadian Guild of Knitters, challenged wool enthusiasts across Canada to create toques made from 100% Canadian wool for those in need of warm clothes this winter.

“This is such a kind gesture from Canada’s knitters and I know both The North Central Family Centre and EGADZ are delighted with the donation,” said His Honour The Lieutenant Governor. “We are thankful to The Campaign for Wool – Canada, a patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales for involving us in this special project”.

As a show of thanks to the knitters, each hat donated awarded its creator a ticket in a prize raffle, featuring wonderful woolly prizes from Sykes and Ainley Woollens of Glen Williams, Ontario (sykes-ainley.ca) and Briggs and Little Woollen Mill of Harvey Station, New Brunswick (briggsandlittle.com).

“Canadian wool is the best fibre there is for keeping you warm and dry in a Saskatchewan winter,” said Matthew J. Rowe, CEO of The Campaign for Wool – Canada. “We are so pleased that this fun activity engaging knitters from across Canada will result in lasting comfort for families in need.”

The North Central Family Centre (NCFC) is a registered non-profit, charitable organization, located in Regina, Saskatchewan. They deliver a wide range of programs and activities, and offer Regina’s inner-city children, youth, families and seniors a safe place, and the opportunity to participate in educational, sporting, recreational, social and cultural programs and activities.

EGADZ is a non-profit community-based organization in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan that provides programs and services to children, youth and their families in making healthy choices that improves their quality of life. They advocate for ensuring that children and youth have a voice in determining the programs and services that best meet their needs

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For more information, contact:

Carolyn Speirs, Office of the Lieutenant Governor

306-787-6460 carolyn.speirs@gov.sk.ca