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Premier Brad Wall last week unveiled a life-size, bronze statue of Walter Scott in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, honouring the province's first premier. 'Walter Scott was our first premier and father of confederation,' Wall said. 'But I do not believe he has received the recognition he so richly deserves for his vision for Saskatchewan and for his great personal sacrifice and effort to build the foundation for this great province.' Scott chose Regina as the province's capital and oversaw the construction of the Legislative Building. The Scott administration promoted the formation of the Saskatchewan Co-operative (Grain) Elevator Company, established telephone service to farm families and set up equal administration of public and separate schools. Scott also oversaw the creation of the University of Saskatchewan in 1907 _ the first university in Canada with an integrated agricultural college. Scott (1867-1938) was premier from 1905 until health problems forced his resignation in 1916.
