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2 unusual facts about Saskatchewan New Democratic Party


Saskatchewan New Democratic Party

Romanow later quipped that he was a supporter of Tony Blair's Third Way concept before it even existed, and there were many who doubted the party's continued commitment to social democracy.

The fight to introduce Medicare in the province was intense, due to the opposition of the province's doctors who were backed by the American Medical Association.


Dempster Heming

He represented Moose Jaw City from 1944 to 1960 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.

Donna Harpauer

She was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in the 1999 election, defeating New Democrat incumbent Eric Upshall.

Nexen

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

Peter Anton Howe

He represented Kelvington from 1938 to 1960 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.

Robert Gavin Long

He represented Cut Knife-Lloydminster from 1978 to 1982 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

Ryan Bater

During the 2007 provincial election, Bater ran as the Liberal candidate in the constituency of The Battlefords, placing second behind the NDP and Saskatchewan Party candidates with 93.36% of the vote.


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