Stefan Rumpel was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Swift Current this evening. Rumpel was unanimously acclaimed by local NDP members in a virtual nominating meeting, as the Saskatchewan NDP continued to nominate new candidates for the 2020 Provincial Election according to physical distancing protocols.
“Pre-existing service disruptions” widespread for years, NDP calls for action on rural healthcare access
In response to yesterday’s Sask. Party government announcement that three of the 12 recently shuttered rural ERs will remain closed indefinitely due to “pre-existing service disruptions,” the Saskatchewan NDP is joining rural healthcare advocates in calling on the provincial government to act quickly to address funding shortfalls and staffing shortages so that Saskatchewan people can access the healthcare they need.
NDP Leader Ryan Meili statement on the re-opening of the Legislature
“After weeks of pressure from the NDP Opposition, the public and the media, today we won an important victory for democracy."
Beaudin to be the New Democrat Candidate in Saskatoon Southeast for 2020
Pamela Beaudin was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Southeast this evening. Beaudin was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Beaudin won a contested nomination with members voting online or by phone.
Hicks to be the New Democrat Candidate in Saskatoon Riversdale for 2020
Ashlee Hicks was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Riversdale this evening. Hicks was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Hicks won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Ritchie to be the New Democrat Candidate in Saskatoon Nutana for 2020
Erika Ritchie was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatoon Nutana this evening. Ritchie was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Ritchie won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Brar to be the New Democrat Candidate in Regina Pasqua for 2020
Bhajan Brar was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Regina Pasqua this evening. Brar was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Brar won a contested nomination with hundreds of members voting online or by phone.
Goff to be the New Democrat Candidate in Arm River for 2020
Cam Goff was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Arm River this evening. Goff was one of five Saskatchewan NDP candidates nominated tonight as members across the province voted virtually, in a historic first. Goff won a contested nomination with members voting online or by phone.
New Democrats add five more to their 2020 team – first five contested nominations using physical distancing
Excitement is growing in the Saskatchewan New Democrat ranks, with sixteen contested nominations completed so far ahead of the 2020 election.