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Saskatoon lowers flags to half-mast to honour Roger Parent

City of Saskatoon lowers flags to half-mast to honour MLA Roger Parent, who passed away Tuesday night after a brief fight with cancer. Supplied

Condolences continue to pour in for Saskatoon-Meewasin MLA Roger Parent.

The City of Saskatoon lowered flags to half-mast at city facilities in honour of Parent, 63, who passed away Tuesday night.

READ MORE: Saskatchewan Party MLA Roger Parent passes away

His death came hours after his family revealed to the public he had been recently diagnosed with cancer.

In a statement, Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark, says Parent was on a number of boards and committees over the years and that his death is a loss to the community.

Parent was first elected in 2011 and was re-elected in 2016 with just over 50 per cent of the vote.

Prior to entering politics, Parent worked as a business consultant and in project management. He was also involved in a number of community initiatives.

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A funeral service will take place Monday at Lakeview Alliance Church.

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