WHITE CITY-QU'APPELLE — As the provincial election draws near on Oct. 28, voters in the White City-Qu’Appelle constituency, which used to be Indian Head-Milestone, will have three candidates to choose from. Competing for the brand-new MLA seat are the Saskatchewan Party, New Democratic Party (NDP) and Saskatchewan United Party (SUP).
Brad Crassweller, Saskatchewan Party
Crassweller is running under the Saskatchewan Party banner, hoping to represent White City-Qu’Appelle. Crassweller and his family own and operate Cedar Creek Gardens, an outdoor family destination located south of Regina. He is currently serving as a councillor for the RM of Sherwood (Division 1) and has prior experience as a pastor and a business owner in the landscaping sector. Residing with his wife Sandy, Crassweller is a family man with four children, three grandchildren and strong ties to the local community.
Grady Birns, NDP
Birns is the NDP candidate for White City-Qu’Appelle, bringing his experience as a musician and telecommunications specialist to the race. Born and raised in Fort Qu’Appelle, Birns has lived and worked in the area for most of his life, with extensive travel across the constituency giving him insight into local challenges. Birns is focused on addressing issues such as affordability, education, health-care access and support for small businesses. He lives with his partner and their five children, and his campaign emphasizes a vision for a brighter future for Saskatchewan residents.
Darcy Thiele, SUP
Representing the SUP, Thiele brings a background in engineering and business to his campaign. With over 30 years of experience in the oilfield and construction sectors, Thiele has also worked as a consultant and served on various boards. Originally from Regina, Thiele is running for office while driven by concerns over the current government, aiming to restore prosperity and health to the province. He lives with his wife Laurie, and they have three children pursuing careers in fields such as engineering and optometry. Thiele’s campaign centres on integrity, revitalizing the province, and supporting his party leader, Jon Hromek, in building a new direction for Saskatchewan.
