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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Constituency Profile: Saskatoon Silver Springs

Saskatoon Silver Springs constituency is outlined in red on the map above.

For more information on Saskatoon Silver Springs constituency, please click on this link.

Saskatoon Silver Springs is one of the newest constituencies in the province. It reflects the tremendous growth on the northeast side of Saskatoon. Saskatoon Silver Springs was first contested in the 2003 provincial election. It was won by Ken Cheveldayoff of the Saskatchewan Party with about 45 percent of the vote, compared to 39 percent for the NDP. Cheveldayoff was re-elected in 2007 with 62 percent of the vote. Since 2007 Cheveldayoff has held several portfolios in the Wall Government, including Minister of Crown Corporations, Minister of Enteprise Saskatchewan, and now Minister of First Nations and Metis Relations.

Cheveldayoff is indeed seeking re-election on November 7. Ken is expected to win easy re-election in this seat, with up to 70 percent of the vote.

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