Daily Herald Contributor
NDP leader Carla Beck said a vote for Carolyn Brost Strom in Prince Albert Carlton and Nicole Rancourt in Prince Albert Northcote is a vote for change.
Beck made the comments during a campaign stop in Prince albert Thursday morning. The NDP leader promised Prince Albert voters they would be well served with two NDP MLAs in government, touting the ability of both candidates to be a strong voice in Regina.
(They) are not afraid speak out when they see something wrong,” Beck said. “The province needs leaders with the backbone like these two women. They are known for caring about their community for rolling up their sleeves and helping out.”
Beck said the two candidates’ choice in careers shows their commitment to Prince Albert and area. Brost Strom is a public health nurse, while Rancourt is a social worker and former MLA.
Beck promised they would not stop fighting for Prince Albert if elected.
“It’s important, regardless of who’s in power in Ottawa, that we have leaders in this province willing to get down to the table and not just fight them on social media, but actually get a deal for Saskatchewan people,” Beck said.
Beck also took aim at the most recent Saskatchewan Party government, saying people can see with their own eyes the party’s poor record on healthcare, education, violent crime and employment.
“This is an important city in our province, a city that has incredible amount of human potential and we are winning this election right now,” she said of Prince Albert. “People don’t have to settle for more of the same, for lies and division, vote for that positive change that positive plan for a government that plans to get hit the ground running on day one focused on delivering better for Saskatchewan people.”
She added that a vote for change will define the status of healthcare, and education.
“On Oct. 29 I say to Saskatchewan people, all those who are looking for change, go out and vote for it,” Beck said. “Don’t wait, vote today.”
After spending Wednesday in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe travelled south to Moose Jaw on Thursday, where he rallied supporters before election day.
“Polls are open, and over 100,000 people in Saskatchewan have cast their ballot already. They’ve already made their choice, and I’ve seen the early reports. Let me say thank you to each and every one of you in this room because our Saskatchewan Party supporters are showing up, and they’re showing up in big numbers to those polling locations,” Moe said to applause.
“They’re showing up across the province. We were in Prince Albert yesterday (Wednesday) and they’re showing up there. They’re showing up in Moose Jaw. They’re showing up in Regina. They’re showing up in Saskatoon.”
Moe said the NDP has a record of decline and closure, while the Saskatchewan Party has a bright future.
“(It’s) more people, more jobs, more opportunities,” Moe said.
Election Day is Monday, Oct. 28.
