Saskatchewan New Democrats will hold a leadership convention Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Saskatoon.

The convention will take place at TCU Place. A regular annual party convention will also take place at the same location on Friday, March 8 and Sunday, March 10.

"We're looking forward to an exciting weekend in Saskatoon next March," said Deb Higgins, Chair of the Leadership Contest Committee. "We expect a diverse field of candidates, thoughtful speeches and lots of energy on the floor as...

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With the retirement of Provincial Secretary/CEO Dale Schmeichel, the Saskatchewan NDP has appointed an Interim Provincial Secretary.

Dale Schmeichel, who has been Campaign Manager and Provincial Secretary of the Saskatchewan NDP since February of 2010, is retiring. Craig Ashbourne has been appointed to serve as the interim Provincial Secretary/CEO, effective April 1.

"Craig joined us from British Columbia in 2011 to round out our organizing department," said Party President Jane...

Students and seniors will face some of the biggest blows in the 2012-13 budget, while the Sask. Party government moves forward with plans to spend more on politicians.

"This budget takes more out of the pockets of seniors, cuts funding to school boards and asks everyday families to pay more and get less from their province," said Trent Wotherspoon, NDP finance critic. "All of this comes while the government pushes ahead to spend more on politicians and even a new statue for the...

Saskatchewan New Democrats will choose a new leader early in 2013.

The decision to hold a leadership convention in February/March 2013 in Saskatoon was made at a party provincial council meeting this weekend. The exact date of the leadership convention, as well as the official start date of the race, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Similar to the last two conventions, the NDP will use a one-member, one-vote process to select the next leader. Party members will also be able to...

Longtime NDP volunteers Jessie and Gary Carlson will be honoured Mar. 7 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Regina.

This event is being hosted by the Regina Lakeview Constituency and features former Saskatchewan Premier and NDP Leader Lorne Calvert as guest speaker.

The Carlsons have been tireless volunteers for the NDP over the years as well as being heavily involved in their community through the United Church and various other organizations.

Tickets for this event are $30 each and are...