Member Statement (1 April 2026)

From Hansard (1 April 2026)

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Remembering Timothy Alan Vass

Megan Patterson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Timothy Alan was born and raised in Saskatchewan. Tim was a true family man. Being with the ones he loved brought him profound happiness. He also had a deep love for nature and wildlife. He enrolled in the integrated resource management diploma program at Sask Polytech in 2016. He found meaning and purpose in learning about landscapes, forestry, and natural resources.

Timothy battled heroically with mental health and addictions and ultimately lost his life at a time when he was fighting for sobriety. Tim had a huge heart and a strong desire to help others and to have a positive impact in the world.

The Vass family established the annual $1,000 Timothy Alan Memorial Scholarship at Sask Polytech in his name. The scholarship is for a student who struggled or triumphed in their own mental health journey and is pursing similar goals to that that Timothy strived to achieve. The scholarship was created so that Timothy’s life will always be a light, a legacy of love, hope, and inspiration. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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