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Find sources: "Joanne Crofford" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (June 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Honourable Joanne Crofford ECS MLA for Regina Lake Centre In office 1991–1995 Succeeded by riding dissolved MLA for Regina Centre In office 1995–2003 Preceded by first member Succeeded by riding dissolved MLA for Regina Rosemont In office 2003 – November 20, 2007 Succeeded by Trent Wotherspoon Personal details Born (1947-10-29)October 29, 1947 Regina, Saskatchewan Party New Democratic Party Spouse Victor Crofford[1] **Joanne Sharon Crofford** (born October 29, 1947[2]) is a former [MLA](/source/Member_of_the_Legislative_Assembly) for [Regina Rosemont](/source/Regina_Rosemont), [Saskatchewan](/source/Saskatchewan), and a member of the [Saskatchewan New Democratic Party](/source/Saskatchewan_New_Democratic_Party).[3] ## Biography She was born **Joanne Sharon Elkin** in Regina,[2] the daughter of Hubert Elkin and Elsie Lillian Kozen.[1] Crofford has lived and worked throughout Saskatchewan, including the North. She graduated from the [University of Regina](/source/University_of_Regina), majoring in Social Studies and Communications.[2] Crofford's 12 years of work in [La Ronge](/source/La_Ronge%2C_Saskatchewan) included Assistant Director of Personnel with the Department of Northern Saskatchewan, representative to the provincial Environment Impact Assessment Secretariat and Business Manager of the Kikinahk Indian and Métis Friendship Centre. On her return to Regina, Crofford was Program Co-ordinator at the Rainbow Youth Centre and Research Co-ordinator at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina.[2] Crofford was first elected in October 1991 as the MLA for Regina Lake Centre, and subsequently re-elected for Regina Centre and Regina Rosemont (due to boundary changes). Since her appointment to Cabinet in February 1995, Crofford has served in a wide variety of portfolios, including Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Minister Responsible for the Indian and Métis Affairs Secretariat, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Communications Network, Minister of Labour, Minister of Culture, Youth and Recreation, Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission, as well as for the Wascana Centre Authority and the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation. Crofford was a candidate in the [2001 Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leadership election](/source/2001_Saskatchewan_New_Democratic_Party_leadership_election), which was held after [Roy Romanow](/source/Roy_Romanow) announced his intention to resign as party leader and premier.[2] She placed sixth in a crowded field of seven candidates. She was re-elected as the MLA for [Regina Rosemont](/source/Regina_Rosemont) on November 5, 2003. On November 21, 2003, Crofford was appointed Minister of Community Resources and Employment, Minister Responsible for Disability Issues and as well as Minister Responsible for Gaming. In January 2006, Crofford announced that she would not run for re-election. She has served in cultural, artistic, human rights, youth labour, business and community service organizations. She was chair of the Regina Opening Ceremonies event for the [1995 Grey Cup](/source/1995_Grey_Cup),[4] founder of the Cathedral Village Drum Circle and continues to serve on the Cathedral Village Arts Festival and other community committees. The Saskatchewan Centre of International Languages has awarded her an Honorary Certificate in Languages for her support of international language instruction.[4] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-elkin_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-elkin_1-1) ["Elsie Elkin"](http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?n=elsie-elkin&pid=153250291&fhid=5716). Regina: The Leader-Post. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2012. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-esask_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-esask_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-esask_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-esask_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-esask_2-4) ["Crofford, Joanne Sharon (1947–)"](http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/crofford_joanne_sharon_1947-.html). *Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan*. Retrieved 16 September 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["NDP loses hold on Regina"](http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/story.html?id=145b7d20-5a20-4305-b142-b302b5fe7149). [Postmedia News](/source/Postmedia_News). 7 November 2007. Retrieved 6 July 2011. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-quiring_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-quiring_4-1) Quiring, Brett (2004). [*Saskatchewan Politicians: Lives Past and Present*](https://books.google.com/books?id=Y746xOWGfcUC&pg=PA51). Canadian Plains Research Center Press. pp. 51–2. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0889771650](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0889771650). Retrieved 16 September 2012. v t e Cabinet of Premier of Saskatchewan Lorne Calvert (2001–2007) Lorne Calvert Graham Addley Pat Atkinson Chris Axworthy Joan Beatty Buckley Belanger Lon Borgerson Eric Cline Joanne Crofford David Forbes Keith Goulet Glenn Hagel Doreen Hamilton Ron Harper Deb Higgins Judy Junor Eldon Lautermilch Pat Lorje Janice MacKinnon Warren McCall Jim Melenchuk Sandra Morin John Nilson Ron Osika Peter Prebble Frank Quennell Clay Serby Maynard Sonntag Len Taylor Andrew Thomson Kim Trew Harry Van Mulligen Mark Wartman Kevin Yates v t e Cabinet of Premier of Saskatchewan Roy Romanow (1991–2001) Roy Romanow Doug Anguish Pat Atkinson Chris Axworthy Buckley Belanger Judy Bradley Lorne Calvert Carol Carson Eric Cline Joanne Crofford Darrel Cunningham Keith Goulet Glenn Hagel Doreen Hamilton Jack Hillson Judy Junor Murray Koskie Eldon Lautermilch Dwain Lingenfelter Janice MacKinnon Jim Melenchuk Bob Mitchell John Nilson John Penner Bob Pringle Andy Renaud Lorne Scott Clay Serby Ned Shillington Louise Simard Maynard Sonntag Ed Tchorzewski Carol Teichrob Fred Thompson Harry Van Mulligen Eric Upshall Berny Wiens --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Joanne Crofford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanne_Crofford) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanne_Crofford?action=history)). 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