Hugh Nerlien of the Saskatchewan Party is elected in the riding of Kelvington-Wadena.
Summary
Hugh Nerlien seeks a second term in office to represent the Saskatchewan Party for Kelvington-Wadena.
Boundaries
A large rural riding to Saskatoon’s east, Kelvington-Wadena includes the Fishing Lake First Nation and Yellow Quill First Nation.
Outside of Kelvington and Wadena, the largest communities are Wynard, Foam Lake, and Porcupine Lake.
Last Election
Nerlien defeated Saskatchewan NDP candidate Danny Hiscock by over 3,700 votes. Turnout in the riding was 62.2 per cent.
History
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The riding elected candidates from the governing party from 1971 until 1995, when voters selected June Draude, who was then with the Liberal Party.
She helped form the Saskatchewan Party in 1997 and represented the riding until 2016, spending 21 years as a member of the legislative assembly.
Candidates
NDP: LINDA PATENAUDE
Born and raised in rural Saskatchewan.
Has lived and worked most of her life in rural Saskatchewan, and has worn many hats in her work.
She has experience as a cattle farmer, a business owner and as a golf club manager as well as in numerous jobs in many other diverse sectors. Currently serves as the activity director for the Kelvington Housing Authority.
With her husband of 49 years, she has raised two sons and watched two grandsons grow.
Saskatchewan Party: HUGH NERLIEN Incumbent
Worked as a bank manager, independent financial planner, and in a consulting role.
Hugh sold his business Dragonfly Holdings in Porcupine Plain after being elected.
Buffalo Party: JUSTIN CHROBOT
Green Party: MELISSA FLETCHER
PC Party: WAYNE MASTRACHUK