Provincial byelection called in Saskatchewan riding of Athabasca
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has set Feb. 15 as the date for a provincial byelection in the riding of Athabasca.
Voters in the northern Saskatchewan riding of Athabasca are heading to the polls in February.
Premier Scott Moe has set Feb. 15 as the date for a provincial byelection.
“It’s important that Athabasca residents are represented in the assembly in the upcoming spring sitting of the legislature,” Moe said.
“Our government will be highlighting our strong record of investments in the north, like the new elementary school in La Loche and our commitment to complete the Saskatchewan side of the Garson Lake road.”
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili said the Saskatchewan Party government has neglected the north.
“They have not done the work to make sure that we build up economic opportunities for northerners so we give people the hope to see a positive future,” Meili said during a press conference.
Meili also called the recent announcements by the government for a new school and road an attempt to shift the outcome.
“These are very weak announcements and just further underlines how unwilling this government has been to invest in Athabasca,” he said.