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Candidates to be nominated in slew of Sask. Party strongholds this month

The Saskatchewan Party has scheduled four upcoming nomination races that will see new candidates in seats long held by Saskatchewan Party MLAs.

Dakota-Arm River will hold a contested nomination today, April 11, to replace outgoing MLA Dana Skoropad. Skoropad was first elected in 2020. Jimmy Smith, Barret Kropf, and Trevor Reid are said to be seeking the nomination.

Saskatoon Southeast will hold a contested nomination meeting on Monday, April 15, to replace Sask Party stalwart Don Morgan. Morgan was first elected in 2003. Mubarik Syed, John Owojori, and Henry Chan are seeking the nomination.

Weyburn-Bengough will hold a nomination meeting on Tuesday, April 23 to replace longtime MLA Dustin Duncan. Duncan was first elected in a 2006 by-election. A this time, Mike Weger appears to be the only candidate seeking the nomination.

White City - Qu’Appelle members will vote in a contested nomination race on Wednesday, May 1, to replace Don McMorris. McMorris was first elected in 1999. Brad Crassweller and Brady Peter are seeking the nomination.

Sask. Party members will also soon hold a nomination meeting in Humboldt-Watrous to replace outgoing Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. A date has not yet been scheduled. Raquel Hilbert has announced she is seeking the nomination.

The Saskatchewan Party has held these five ridings for at least two decades and the seats remain safe for the party. We will cover the outcomes of all these races in the weeks to come.

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Former nomination candidate faces questions after video surfaces

A former Saskatchewan Party nomination candidate is in hot water over a recently posted YouTube video.

In a video originally shared on social media, Maninder Singh (MS) Gill is seen apparently giving money from his own wallet to a potential supporter and asking him to buy a party membership, a violation of campaign finance legislation and against Saskatchewan Party nomination and membership rules.

Gill recently contested the Saskatchewan Party nomination in Martensville-Blairmore before dropping out days ahead of the vote.

The video translates Gill saying “I’ll give you cash, just pay with your card.” Gill did drop out ahead of the nomination vote, but publicly endorsed Jamie Martens.

Premier Scott Moe responded to questions on Tuesday, saying “This individual did remove himself (from the nomination). He was not a candidate.”

In an emailed response to CTV News, Gill said the video was “mistranslated” and that he would be seeking legal help on this matter.

Jamie Martens won the nomination on March 27.

(CTV News)

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Sask. Party nominates candidate in Meewasin

Maureen Alice Torr has been acclaimed as the Saskatchewan Party candidate in Saskatoon Meewasin. After moving to Canada in 2004, Torr is the founder of Joy’s Centre which empowers and supports vulnerable women and children.

NDP MLA Nathaniel Teed currently holds Meewasin and is the former seat of former NDP leader Ryan Meili.

Torr is the 45th candidate nominated by the Saskatchewan Party ahead of the next provincial election scheduled for October 28.

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