HUMBOLDT – Â鶹´«Ã½AV.ca spoke with each candidate in the Humboldt-Watrous constituency about why they think people should vote for them.
Racquel Hilbert, the Sask Party candidate said, “I demonstrate listening and understanding, I invite communication across the constituency. I have a fundamental belief that the role of MLA is a role of public service, and all levels of government need to communicate. I am wise enough to understand that there's more to learn and many paths to the same destination.
NDP candidate, Kevin Fallis said, “As a healthcare worker, I’m worried about how bad healthcare has gotten because of Scott Moe and the Sask. Party’s cuts. Saskatchewan people deserve better. I’m running with Carla Beck and the Saskatchewan NDP to fix healthcare and lower costs for you and your family.”
Carrie Ann Hradecki, Saskatchewan United Party candidate said, “They should vote for me because I will work hard to give them a voice in Regina. I have over twenty-five years of teaching experience and have worked with families in rural, urban and First Nations communities across this province. I am a professional public speaker and trained in advocacy for vulnerable populations. I have a farm background and also have opened, owned and operated a bed and breakfast and a preschool program so have business experience. I am compassionate and principled and will ensure that the people in my constituency are strongly represented."
Buffalo Party candidate, Megan Christianson said, “As a social worker, I believe that people are the experts of their own lives. I am against government overreach and feel it is a politician's role to advocate on behalf of the people. I will play to my strengths as a listener, a guide, and networker. I value life and will stand for minimizing rates of abortion and any type of euthanasia, opting instead to help support pregnant women and those suffering with health issues."
PC candidate, Rose Buscholl said, “There has been a huge call for change in the province and voting for me and the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan will help bring about that change that is needed in Saskatchewan.”
No candidate was in favour of the carbon tax.
When asked what their priorities are in the Watrous-Humboldt constituency, Hilbert with the Sask Party said that she has attended 26 municipality meetings and they have expressed concerns around specific education supports, specific long-term care concerns, the increase of mental health needs, an increase for persons with disability funding, affordability of groceries, and property-tax increases.
Fallis with the NDP said that healthcare is the biggest issue. “Every day, I hear from frontline workers and families about how difficult it’s been to get healthcare close to home. As a healthcare worker, I know just how badly Sask. Party cuts have hurt our healthcare. People are ready for change, and together with Carla Beck and the Saskatchewan NDP, we will deliver it."
Hradecki, Saskatchewan United Party said her number one priority now is to make life more affordable for her constituents. “While door knocking, I heard from a senior who does not have enough money to cover her grocery bills. Many people are at the breaking point, and we need to address this issue immediately.
Christianson of the Buffalo Party said. “I will advocate for farmers, small businesses, parents, seniors, and those requiring mental health and addictions care. I feel these groups of people are the ones needing the most support at this time in my constituency and also to whom I am suited to make the biggest changes."
Buscholl of the PC party said, “I want to restore people's faith in the government, we want to restore a failing education system and bring healthcare out of a critical point.”
Green Party candidate, Sharon Thibault was contacted but no response was received at the time of publishing of this article.
