And it is on...

The last gorgeous long weekend of summer is over. The Riders won. Labour Day activities were observed and enjoyed. The ads have begun.

In sixty-two days most people in this province will head to their local polling station to cast a ballot.

What can we expect between now and then? Well, lots.

There will be lots of advertising, both prior to and of course after, the official writ period - another month away, by the way.

All candidates, should be on the doors en masse. Those who are truly serious about actually hearing what people have to say, have been at this for quite some time now and some are well on their way to completing follow-up canvases of the constituency they are seeking office in.

We can expect the so-called 'special interest' groups - which isn't really fair, they simply are organizations bringing information forward - to increase the volume, intensity and frequency of their messages as well.

And, we can expect the main provincial campaign between the leaders to ramp up significantly.

What about this site?

This site is geared to be about sanity. A level playing field.

This is the place where busy people will be able to come, to quickly gauge the tones and issues of the day quickly and easily. The twitter feed at the top, direct from the parties, puts all of their words together in one place. The twitter feed along the side - has what others are saying about Saskatchewan Politics at any given moment. Those with no connection to Twitter can still reap its benefits here.

This is the place where people who are wanting to privately learn more about the issues and the parties - young people, the un-engaged - can come to easily find the information they seek. There will be links and pages to help people find candidate websites, Facebook pages, and Twitter feeds (if they so wish), and there are links to Elections Saskatchewan pages and other places where pertinent fact-based information can be found. It is our goal to provide information in such a way, that people who have rarely, or never, voted before will be able to build the confidence and interest to do so privately and at their leisure.

It is our goal, to serve both the busy politico and the learning voter.

Candidates, campaign teams, and active volunteers, this site is here to help you engage voters. When you encounter the people who you sense are tuned out, not just from you, but from the process, offer them an opportunity to explore on their own. Sure, you lose a bit of control over the message, but it is human nature for people to respect the person who shows them respect. Please trust that will count for something.

Also, candidates and campaign teams. As pages go up here linking our visitors through to your contact pages and information, please take a moment and check your links. If there are any changes that need to be made, please email us at saskpolitics1@gmail.com. It is our most sincere desire to present a fair and accurate platform for everyone.

As a final note... Congratulations to each and every person who has opted to put their name forward for election. Many have considered it, but you have done it. You have our most sincere admiration and respect, we hope we serve you well in your quest to ultimately serve others.

Our best wishes to everyone involved. The race is now on.