Former Lieutenant Governor’s
The current Government House was built as a residence for the Lieutenant Governor of the Northwest Territories, with the first Lieutenant Governor taking residence in 1891.
In 1945, Government House ceased being the Lieutenant Governor's official residence. The federal government leased the building for a veteran's rehabilitation centre.
Following renovations in 1958, the building became an adult education facility, renamed Saskatchewan House.
During this time the Office of the Lieutenant Governor was moved to the Hotel Saskatchewan in downtown Regina.
In 1984, the Lieutenant Governor's working office returned to Government House.
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The Honourable Russ Mirasty
2019 - 2025
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The Honourable W. Thomas Molloy
2018 - 2019
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The Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield
2012 - 2018
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The Honourable Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart
2006 - 2012
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The Honourable Dr. Lynda M. Haverstock
2000 - 2006
The Honourable Russ Mirasty
Russ Mirasty became Saskatchewan’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor on July 18, 2019, and is the first Indigenous person to serve in this role.
Russ Mirasty was born and raised in La Ronge, Saskatchewan and is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. His first language is Woodland Cree. His grandparents led a traditional life, fishing, hunting and trapping. His mother modelled a strong work ethic, and from her and his grandparents, he learned to value a connection to the land, and the importance of hospitality and community service.
Mr. Mirasty joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1976, and was one of only two Indigenous cadets in his troop. He served in various roles across the country, including as Director General of National Aboriginal Policing Services and as Commanding Officer of “F” Division (Saskatchewan).
Over his 36-year career, Mr. Mirasty was posted to seven provinces, performed duties in every province and territory, and participated in an exchange with the Northern Territory Police Service in Australia. He retired from the RCMP as Assistant Commissioner in 2013.
Following his retirement, Mr. Mirasty continued to devote himself to the residents of Saskatchewan by helping lead the Student First Engagement process. The valuable perspectives shared during the process informed the development of a province-wide education strategy.
Mr. Mirasty served as a member of the League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents, and as a board member on the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance. He was appointed to Saskatchewan’s Advisory Group on Poverty Reduction, and served on the board of the McDowell Foundation, which supports research, inquiry, and sharing of information for the K to 12 education system.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Mr. Mirasty received both the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee Medals, as well as the Meritorious Service Medal.
His Honour leads a very active lifestyle and regularly participates in running and cross-country skiing marathon events. He and his wife, Donna Mirasty, have a home in La Ronge, and they have two children and three grandchildren.