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Right now far too or justice, or eduction - through contact us ing a Swift Current NDP Con- many are feeling the impacts the lens of what will make the stituency BBQ on Monday. of a weakened economy. So far biggest di erence in the quality • Phone: 306-773-9321 MLAs Ryan Meili and Trent the SaskParty’s approach of late of our lives.” • Fax: 306-773-9136 Wotherspoon attended the BBQ has been to sort of chase pre- He too is concerned with the • 30 4th Avenue NW during one of the early events on carious employment, low wage situation facing Saskatchewan Swift Current, SK, S9H 0T5 the leadership campaign trail. employment, to shift to sort of after the spring budget. e Saskatchewan New Demo- an out-sourced, privatized Sas- “You see a government that’s • www.swbooster.com crats will select a new leader at katchewan. And that’s not the making decisions that actually a convention in Regina on May kind of Saskatchewan that’s undermine our health. By cut- advertising sales 6, 2018. Ryan Meili and Trent Wother- going to give us strength. Our ting health and education that is past week Wotherspoon spoon were both in attendance Crowns are essential to that. makes us less likely to be well. Kara Stephanson, announced his candidacy after at an August 21 summer BBQ Adding new industry and add- And by making some of the serving as the interim leader hosted by the Swift Current NDP ing value wherever we can in this decisions they did in the econ- sales manager, 306-770-2223 after Cam Broten stepped down Constituency. province is important.” omy, when you cut health and [email protected] following the 2016 provincial Meili, who previously sought education it actually slows the election. Meili, who was elected the party leadership in 2009 and return on a struggling economy. Melissa Richardson, sales, in a by-election on March 2 of 2013, said he once again has put So we don’t have the economic 306-770-2226 this year to serve as the MLA for his name in for the leadership well being in order to have the [email protected] Saskatoon Meewasin, was the in hopes of sharing his ideas for physical well being. So its been rst candidate to enter the race. Saskatchewan’s future. really frustrating as somebody Jerry Butterworth, sales, Both note that the political “I’m wanting to put forth a vi- who has in mind the best for the 306-770-2227 landscape is changing, both in sion of what I see as the possibil- people of the province to watch [email protected] Swift Current and across Sas- ities for our future, and put forth such poor decisions being made. katchewan. With Premier Brad an alternative. It’s not enough Decisions that really demon- newsroom Wall’s intention to step away for us to just point out the prob- strate a lack of understanding of from provincial politics after the lems with the SaskParty, we ac- economics and a lack of under- Scott Anderson, editor, Saskatchewan Party elects a new tually have to able to say here’s standing of the needs of the 306-770-2224 [email protected] leader in January. the type of points we could be.” people of the province.” “We look forward to it. I think Central to his platform are a He said the upcoming amal- Steven Mah, sports reporter, it’s a really important time for us series of healthcare ideas which gamation into a province-wide 306-770-2225 to have this discussion,” Wother- New Democrats and to grow the he has expressed in his book, A health authority is also a con- [email protected] spoon said of the pending by- movement, grow the party, bring Healthy Society: How a focus on cern. election to ll Wall’s MLA seat. new and young people into the health can revive Canadian dem- “ at’s going to be really inter- commercial print “Frankly we see it as a time for fold to ght back,” Wotherspoon ocracy. esting to watch and I’m going to us to all rally to really stop some said. “As a family doctor I was trying be paying close attention.” Kara Stephanson, of the damage by way of what’s “It’s critical as well that we to help people to be as healthy as “I’m concerned about these 306-770-2223, happening to our classrooms describe the future of Saskatch- possible and realized that the guys, the SaskParty, making [email protected] and the sell o s of our Crown ewan that we’re working for. decision made at the political such a big decision in a time of Corporations. It’s an important at we lay out the vision and level are actually what had the a lot of chaos - big budget cuts, classi eds time to send a message to say the plan that will certainly not biggest influence on whether struggles that they are having enough is enough and there is a just excite New Democrats but people would be healthy - how to manage the province - that Classifi eds 1-306-773-9321 better way forward.” that will excite our province.” much money people make, how they would at this time make Meili expects that both he and As an educator, Wotherspoon far they go in school, whether such a big change in manage- Fax: 306-773-9136 other NDP members will be in continues to be motivated by they have a decent place to stay.” ment.” classifi [email protected] Swift Current to continue the the students momentum of a series of sum- at significant circulation mer long rallies and continued risk that he 306-773-9321 opposition to the provincial worked with budget. over the years. regional He points to a change in “At a time managers people’s attitudes following the where we Michael J. Hertz, Senior Vice budget the SaskParty handed rally to fight President & Group Publisher down. for educa- “People are seeing that the tion, but then Extended through August!!! SaskParty is not working for also build the their best interest and they’re future of edu- looking for something,” Meili cation in Sas- Our International Buffet Features said. katchewan, I Funded by the Government of Canada He also pointed out that im- feel that I’m in ASIAN mediately before Brad Wall’s a strong pos- tenure as MLA, Swift Current ition on that Every Wednesday from 5:00 - 8:00 was represented by NDP mem- front.” ber John Wall from 1995 to 1999. He also Foods from all across Asia! “It is not by any means a guar- pointed to his antee that this seat remains in experience as the hands of the SaskParty. And a three-term we’ll certainly be seeking out MLA for Re- Mail Registration Number: 005950104 a great candidate and ghting gina Rose- in the by-election to make sure mont and the the people of Swift Current get a relationships The Southwest Booster is chance to vote for someone who he has built published by BC1107344, an represents their best interests.” across the affi liated company to ALTA Newspaper Group LP Both Meili and Wotherspoon province dur- intend to be busy on the cam- ing a decade in paign trail during their respect- politics since ive leadership bids. being elected Call for reservations - available in Restauramt only - 306-773-3339 “It’s an exciting time to rally in 2007. A3 SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A3 CANADA 150 Swift Current contributes to national mosaic STEVEN MAH 150 Mural Mosaic has been tre- SOUTHWEST BOOSTER mendous.