Mr. Speaker, Beth Robertson and Elaine Kowpak put Harris, Saskatchewan on the map. These two ladies were already well known locally as the writers and producers of the Harris Ruby Rush Days famous vignettes. Their latest production has taken them places they have never dreamed.
I first saw their performance of “The Pull of the Land” in the Harris-Tessier School, but it soon garnered national attention with its story of modern farm life in Saskatchewan. The stories are told from the points of view of various family members, set to clever dialogue and music. The actors are drawn from the talent within our local community.
Their productions are a labour of love and have benefited the local church, community hall and health centre. They have found an imaginative and entertaining way to relive, recreate and restore much of the culture of rural Saskatchewan.
Our community and our country is richer as a result. We thank them both.