The Saskatchewan Party’s leadership race has been rolling forward ever since Brad Wall announced in August he would be retiring as the party’s leader and as premier.
Wall will step down as leader after the Sask. Party’s leadership convention at the end of next month.
This shakeup in politics means a leadership race; campaigning and debates are underway and will be continuing into the New Year.
The Estevan Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Dec. 14 for the six candidates running for the Sask. Party’s leadership.
Those candidates are Regina University MLA Tina Beaudry-Mellor, Saskatoon Willowgrove MLA Ken Cheveldayoff, former Saskatchewan MP Rob Clarke, former deputy premier Allana Koch, Rosthern Shellbrooke MLA Scott Moe, and Saskatoon Northwest MLA Gordon Wyant.
Jackie Wall, the executive director of the chamber, confirmed that the candidates will be asked questions related to carbon capture and storage (CCS), the future of coal, SaskPower’s role in natural gas conversions and the candidates’ plans for Boundary Dam.
There will be a variety of questions tailored to the needs of the Energy City and its future with energy production, she said.
Jackie Wall said there will be time allotted for public questions. She added the amount of time allotted on questions from the floor would be dependent on how long the candidates take to answer their prewritten questions.
All potential candidates for the premiers’ office are confirmed to be at the luncheon, which will take place at the Days Inn from 11:45 a.m and 1 p.m.
The Days Inn will be the location for the event with a member fee of $20 and a non-member fee of $25.
Advanced booking is recommended for those who want to attend, and those interested in attending are encouraged to contact Cathy Empey at the chamber office or go to the chamber’s website.
