Saskatchewan Party holds majority after election, but with smaller margin
After months of campaigning and 28 days after the writ was dropped, the results of the 2024 Saskatchewan provincial election are in.
The Saskatchewan Party will be returning to government with a slightly smaller mandate. When the counting was done Monday night, they were leading in 35 of the 61 seats and captured just slightly more than half of the popular vote. The 35 seats are the fewest captured by the Saskatchewan Party since the 2003 election when they won 28.
Provincial election: Incumbent Lori Carr retains Estevan-Big Muddy riding
UPDATE 10:40 p.m.: With 26 of 29 polls reported, incumbent Lori Carr's gap has widened by about 3000 votes. She now leads the Estevan-Big Muddy with 3624 votes. Meanwhile, NDP's Phil Smith currently sits at 622 votes. Buffalo Party's Phil Zajac holds 529 votes.
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As of 10:03 p.m., DiscoverEstevan can now project that incumbent MLA Lori Carr will continue to serve the Estevan-Big Muddy riding.
EXIT POLLS: What people want from the next government
UPDATE: 10:18 p.m.: DiscoverEstevan can now project that incumbent MLA Lori Carr will retain the Estevan-Big Muddy riding. The leading party has yet to be decided, as votes are being counted in the urban areas. You can see Carr's initial comments here.
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Election 2024: Results
Follow along here to get the latest updates as the ballots are counted.
Seat Count
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Victory at home: Oilers celebrate strong finish to historic season
The U14 Estevan Oilers capped off a remarkable season by clinching third place in the league, celebrating their achievements with a thrilling 13-6 victory over the Moose Jaw Vikings in their final game. The team's strong performance throughout the season, marked by only two losses, highlights their resilience and growth, making this year one to remember for players and fans alike.
Zacch Vandenhurk looking to be a fresh face in mayoral race
Estevan's mayoral race is seeing one candidate step into city politics for the first time with Zacch Vandenhurk stepping up.
Vandenhurk says that he's running as he's passionate about helping people in Estevan.
Early voting shows that almost a quarter of the province voted over the week
Voting Week has nearly concluded in Saskatchewan following five days of early voting which set new records for the province.
Elections Saskatchewan shared their early voting totals online, which showed just how many people voted during the early voting period.
Stamp Out Hunger brings in over 2,000 lbs of food for local foodbank
The recent "Stamp Out Hunger" event in Estevan was a remarkable success, with the Salvation Army Food Bank collecting nearly 2,400 pounds of food thanks to the community's generosity. As food bank usage continues to rise due to increasing grocery prices, Community Ministries Director Ronza Reynard highlighted the crucial role the food bank plays in supporting those in need.
Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins go pointless in weekend of close games
The Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins had their points streak ended over the weekend after a pair of close losses were handed out.
The Bruins were unable to beat the Melfort Mustangs at home on Friday, losing 4-3. Then they were on the road and faced off against the Melville Millionaires on Saturday, also losing that game 4-3.
Head Coach Jason Tatarnic says both games saw some good effort from the Bruins.
October’s Perfect Pets: Celebrating Fall & Halloween fun!
As October comes to a close, we’ve gathered all of the wonderful entries for this month’s Perfect Pet Contest! From cozy autumn days at the lake to festive Halloween costumes, our furry friends have been making the most of the season, and we’re thrilled to share their stories.
Let’s take a look at the pets who have a chance to win October’s prize – $100 in gift cards to All Creatures and Rodeo Dawg!
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