The wheat sheaf will remain a Saskatchewan government symbol for now.
The Saskatchewan Party government had considered replacing the symbol, which was adopted by the NDP in 1977 and has since appeared on letterhead and lapel pins and to identify government programs.
But the plan to replace the symbol drew such criticism that it was shelved, deputy premier Ken Krawetz said.
He had earlier told reporters the recently elected government wanted to modernize the logo to “more accurately reflect what Saskatchewan is all about.” Ministries were encouraged to use the provincial coat-of-arms on letterhead rather than the sheaf.
He later said feedback indicated that people didn’t think that changing the logo should be a government priority.
Opposition MLA Pat Atkinson said people were angry that the government would spend time and energy on the issue.
“People are laughing about it.”
Krawetz said a new symbol will be developed, perhaps as soon as this year, to update the province’s image.
Some ministers will opt to use the coat-of-arms on their letterhead in the meantime, he said.
