Global News has declared Saskatchewan Party candidate Joe Hargrave elected in the riding of Prince Albert-Carlton.
Summary
Joe Hargrave seeks re-election in Prince Albert-Carlton for the Saskatchewan Party.
Boundaries
This is one of two ridings in the city of Prince Albert. Prince Albert Carlton encompasses the city south of the following northern boundary: west along Highway 302 from the city limits to 2nd Avenue West, south to 26th Street West, west to 6th Avenue West, south to 28th Street West and then west to 16th Avenue West and then south to the city limits.
Last Election
Hargrave beat Saskatchewan NDP candidate Shayne Lazarowich by 853 votes. Turnout in the riding was 50.4 per cent.
History
Only three people have held the riding since it was first contested in the 1991 provincial election. Long-time NDP MLA and former speaker of the legislature Myron Kowalsky held the seat from 1991 until his retirement in 2007. Daryl Hickie was elected in a close 2007 race, defeating NDP candidate Chad Nilson by less than one percentage point (47.33 per cent to 46.55 per cent).
Candidates
NDP: TROY PARENTEAU
Born and raised in Prince Albert and earned his bachelor of education from the University of Saskatchewan through the SUNTEP program in Prince Albert.
Was an early childhood educator in a community school for most of his career.
Has a great deal of experience working with community organizations in Prince Albert including the Prince Albert Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, the Prince Albert Community Players, the Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Activity Centres, the Prince Albert Urban Aboriginal Strategy, and Prince Albert and Area Teachers Association.
Saskatchewan Party: JOE HARGRAVE Incumbent
Raised near Porcupine Plain and has lived in Prince Albert for more than 14 years.
Was a manager with BMO for 20 years, as well as a corrections officer for four years.
Involved in his community as a member of the Rotary Club, Board of Police Commissioners for Prince Albert and previous member of Community Futures.
Green Party: SHIRLEY DAVIS
PC Party: RENEE GRASBY
Was born in Moose Jaw and raised in Prince Albert.
Attended Kwantlen University College in B.C. to obtain an accounting diploma.
Moved back to Prince Albert in 2008 to raise her four children.
She is currently an insurance agent.