Candidates square off at N.B. Sask Party leadership debate
Saskatchewan Party leadership candidates faced off in a debate in North Battleford Thursday, addressing hot-button topics such as crime, infrastructure, social needs and the budget.
Each of the five candidates taking part in the debate – Ken Cheveldayoff (Saskatoon Willowgrove MLA), Alanna Koch (former deputy minister to the premier), Tina Beaudry-Mellor (MLA for Regina University), Scott Moe (Rosthern-Shellbrook MLA), and Gordon Wyant (MLA for Saskatoon Northwest) had a chance to give their views on these issues during the two-hour event.
Candidates gave opening and closing statements and responded to 10 questions selected randomly from a draw submitted by party members. Many of the questions focused on North Battleford area concerns.
On the issue of reducing crime, Moe said providing more police officers would help “families to feel safe” across the province. He said mental health is also a concern related to the issue. He pointed out improving access to services would help.