Brent Penner has been nominated to run for the Saskatchewan Party in the upcoming Saskatoon-Meewasin byelection.
Penner, the executive director of Downtown Saskatoon, beat out businessman Marv Friesen and commercial manager Roxanne Kaminski at a nomination meeting Monday evening.
“I believe in this province and especially in the leadership of Premier Wall and the Saskatchewan Party,” Penner said.
“I want to serve and represent the constituents of Saskatoon Meewasin and ensure that opportunities for youth, long-time residents, and newcomers continue to exist and new ones are created.”
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He will now be in a race for the vacant seat against Saskatchewan Liberal leader Darrin Lamoureux, Dr. Ryan Meili for the NDP and David Prokopchuk for the PC Party of Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan Green Party has yet to nominate a candidate.
The riding was formerly held by the late Roger Parent, who passed away in November following a battle with cancer.
A byelection date has not yet been announced.
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