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4 unusual facts about Grant Devine


Grant Devine

Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, he received a B.Sc. in Agriculture degree specializing in Agricultural Economics in 1967 from the University of Saskatchewan, an M.Sc. specializing in Agricultural Economics in 1969 from the University of Alberta, an M.B.A. from the University of Alberta in 1970, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Ohio State University in 1976.

Despite the ruling, Devine continued to enjoy the public support of Conservative Deputy leader Peter MacKay.

The former Premier finished the election second to Conservative Ed Komarnicki.

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Founded by Saskatchewan New Democratic Party Premier Allan Blakeney in 1973, Saskoil was privatized in 1986 by Progressive Conservative Premier Grant Devine.


Saskatchewan general election, 1982

The Progressive Conservative Party – led by Grant Devine – defeated the New Democratic Party government of Premier Allan Blakeney, which had governed the province since the 1971 election.

Saskatchewan general election, 1986

The Progressive Conservative government of Premier Grant Devine was returned for a second term with a reduced majority in the legislature.

Saskatchewan general election, 1991

The Progressive Conservative government of Premier Grant Devine was defeated by the New Democratic Party, led by former provincial NDP Attorney General Roy Romanow.


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