Saskatchewan author Garrett Wilson held a fascinating reading from his new book 鈥淥utlier, Life, Law and Politics in the West鈥� at the Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia on April 23.
Wilson is a native of Limerick, and went on to become a well-known lawyer in Regina. His work has given him a bird鈥檚 eye view of some of the most newsworthy moments in Saskatchewan鈥檚 history. He shared some snippets from his new book with the Assiniboia audience.
Wilson is a natural storyteller. He captivated the audience in a straightforward style weaving together details from his background knowledge of the province鈥檚 political history. He also recounted some of the colourful backgrounds of the biggest political figures from Assiniboia and area. Wilson covered topics like the era of Liberal leader Ross Thatcher, former 小蓝视频 Hazen Argue, and the anarchy and uncertainties surrounding the Regina police strike. He also revealed new details about the Colin Thatcher murder case that involved a Willow Bunch local Mo Laberge.
Wilson began writing as editor of the University of Saskatchewan student newspaper as he studied for his law degree in the 1950s. He rose to prominence as an author with his novel 鈥淒eny, Deny, Deny鈥� about the murder trial of former 小蓝视频 and Cabinet Minister Colin Thatcher. He鈥檚 the winner of three national writing awards.
