Source: CBC News, March 1, 2018 Melfort, Kindersley and Swift Current voted in new MLA’s After three provincial by-elections wrapped up on Thursday the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan will see some new faces. Melfort, Kindersley and Swift Current constituencies tallied their preliminary votes and MLA electoral winners were Saskatchewan Party members Todd Goudy, Ken Francis and… Continue reading Clean sweep for Sask. Party as Goudy, Francis, Hindley win provincial by-elections
Tag: Saskatchewan Party
Goodbye Brad, Hello Scott
After a tight leadership race, and winning by a majority of 53.87% during the fifth ballot count, Scott Moe became the new Saskatchewan Party Leader and Saskatchewan’s new Premier, replacing previous leader and Premier, Brad Wall. Since the notice of retirement from former Premier Brad Wall in August 2017, the Saskatchewan Party has been planning… Continue reading Goodbye Brad, Hello Scott
Sask. Party leadership rivals likely to find spot in Scott Moe’s new cabinet, experts say
Source: Adam Hunter, CBC News, February 1, 2018 Cabinet under new Sask. Party leader will be sworn in on Friday On Friday, Scott Moe will lose the “designate” from his title and officially be sworn in as Saskatchewan’s premier. Things start to get interesting after that, as his cabinet will be revealed as well. “Cabinet-making is a… Continue reading Sask. Party leadership rivals likely to find spot in Scott Moe’s new cabinet, experts say
Cover Story: Ken Francis
Ken Francis Now SaskParty Candidate This past Monday, Ken Francis, Deputy Major and Town Councillor for Kindersley, took the lead over five other nominees to become the Kindersley constituency’s Candidate for the upcoming bi-election. Proud supporters cheered as the elated Francis first popped a kiss to his wife, Karen, before striding over to the stage… Continue reading Cover Story: Ken Francis
Sask. Party brings in $385K in memberships since leadership race began
Source: CBC News, December 18, 2017 Party membership nearly triples before January leadership vote Premier Brad Wall’s decision to retire has been a financial boon for the Saskatchewan Party, with more than $385,000 in memberships sold since his announcement on Aug. 10, 2017. According to the party, membership has nearly tripled from the 9,500 members prior… Continue reading Sask. Party brings in $385K in memberships since leadership race began
Sask. Party leadership hopefuls participate in first debate
Source: Brandon Harder, CBC News, October 20, 2017 Topics of discussion ranged from PST to pot. Candidates from the Saskatchewan party looking to become the next premier of the province squared off in their first debate in Swift Current Thursday evening. The affair was one of courtesy and composure, as there were few interruptions while… Continue reading Sask. Party leadership hopefuls participate in first debate
Sask. Party leadership hopefuls weigh in on Bill Boyd’s resignation
Source: Adam Hunter, CBC News, August 29, 2017 Boyd resigned from Sask. Party caucus just days before retirement The race to replace Brad Wall as premier is barely out of the starting gates and those hoping to take over are faced with questions about their former colleague Bill Boyd. On Monday, Wall asked for Boyd’s resignation… Continue reading Sask. Party leadership hopefuls weigh in on Bill Boyd’s resignation
Bill Boyd booted from caucus over conflict of interest, legal action possible
Source: Geoff Leo, CBC News, August 28, 2017 Retiring MLA has insisted he is not in a conflict but commissioner disagreed Premier Brad Wall has booted Bill Boyd from caucus after the retiring MLA was found to be in a conflict of interest through his involvement in an immigration-irrigation scheme. Boyd himself and the provincial NDP… Continue reading Bill Boyd booted from caucus over conflict of interest, legal action possible