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Four candidates seeking vacant Melfort MLA seat

Dec 22, 2017 | 9:11 AM

Four people are vying for the vacant MLA seat in the Melfort constituency.

Current city councillor Tim Hoenmans, local pastor Todd Goudy, North East Outreach and Support Services director Louise Schweitzer, and Bourgault Industries sales representative Scott Lessmeister are seeking the position.

The seat has been vacant since Kevin Phillips passed away Nov. 14.

According to the Sask Party no byelection date was set. A nomination meeting is scheduled for Jan. 24.