[I have added some content; things I could have (should have) said. Plus some additional links and explanatory material. These are in italics within brackets, like this.]
Thank you ... Wendy [Wendy Plandowski, Principal, Lloydminster Campus, former student of mine.] for the Introduction ... Mr. Minister [Lloyd Snelgrove, President of the Treasury Board, Province of Alberta] ... assorted Lakeland College officials [I could have (should have) thanked: Dean Judy Sarsons, for her role in arranging and presenting the classroom plaque; Chair Joy Collinge for her continuing support and encouragement; Executive Assistant Marielyn for her unflagging dedication to cover every job that needs doing; and executive member Phil Allen (who played a big part in getting me this speaking gig and who I really admire for the positive energy and creativity he has been able to deploy at Lakeland College)] ... and thank you most to my wife Dorothy for your love and support and Thank you to my fellow graduates ... I am leaving Lakeland College after 21 years, so today feels like Graduation for me ... I appreciate the opportunity to say a few words today, to my fellow graduates.