SASKATCHEWAN RIVERS – Voters in the Sask-Rivers constituency will head to the polls Oct. 28 for the provincial election, with five candidates vying for the MLA seat representing the Saskatchewan Party, NDP, Green Party, Saskatchewan United Party and the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan.
Alesha Bruce, Green Party
"Alesha Bruce started her teaching career in 2007. She has taught in Christopher Lake, Wildrose, Red Wing, Spruce Home and Shellbrook – as well as all the schools in Prince Albert since she has always been ready to help out as a substitute teacher. Alesha believes strongly in sustainability and wants to do her part to leave an ecologically sound world for the next generations. She has taught sustainability in the classroom. Alesha also has four children and being a mother motivates her to advocate for the planet," according to Bruce's candidate profile on SaskGreen.ca
More on Bruce here.
Bernard Lalonde, Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan
"To the constituents of Sask Rivers, like you I am tired of the status quo. Then it is time to make a change. It is time to no longer support Nadine Wilson. Nor can we continue to prop up the tired government of the Sask Party. The NDP wants to further tax an overburdened system and keep spending that will further put us into debt," read Lalonde's candidate profile on PCSask.ca
More on Lalonde here.
Doug Racine, New Democratic Party
"Doug Racine is a military veteran and a lawyer of 25 years. He grew up in a rural community and understands the value of small towns and healthy communities. Doug has a strong sense of service and justice. He practiced criminal, civil and administrative law; represented organizations at the Nuclear Safety Commission and National Energy Board; and appeared at the highest levels of court in Alberta, Sask and BC. Doug served on the Board of the Saskatoon Community Clinic and has promoted sustainable forestry practices.
More on Racine here.
Eric Schmalz, Saskatchewan Party
"Since 2019, Eric has served as Reeve for the RM of Prince Albert. Before entering politics, Eric served 13 years as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In 2016, he joined his family’s business and obtained training as an auctioneer. In 2019, Eric was elected Reeve for the RM of Prince Albert in a by-election, and subsequently re-elected in the fall of 2020. Eric resides near Prince Albert with his wife and their two children," according to Schmalz's candidate profile on SaskParty.com
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Nadine Wilson (Incumbent), Sask United Party
"Nadine studied social service work and later became one of the first women to work as a corrections worker in the Men's Provincial Correctional Centre in Prince Albert. She was twice elected reeve of the rural municipality of Paddockwood before making the move to provincial service. A former Saskatchewan 4-H club leader, Nadine remains involved in this youth organization," according Wilson's candidate profile on SaskUnited.ca
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