Saskatoon

Saskatchewan NDP adds 4 new candidates to the ballot

The new candidates were chosen after four candidates were dropped from the ballot because of social media posts last week.

Replace four men who are out due to social media posts

Sask. NDP Leader Cam Broten announced in Saskatoon on Saturday that he's dropping two more candidates and replacing his campaign manager. (Trevor Bothorel/CBC)

The Saskatchewan NDP have announced four new candidates to run in the upcoming provincial election.

The new candidates were chosen after four candidates were dropped from the ballot because of social media posts last week.

The new candidates are: 

  • Dennel Pickering – Saskatoon Northwest: Pickering has been a continuing care aide in the Saskatoon Health Region for 16 years, with experience in long-term care and home care.   
  • Gloria Patrick – Regina Walsh Acres: Patrick is completing her master degree in social work at the University of Regina and has experience working in the non-profit sector, community development and with children in foster care.
  • Tina Vuckovic – Estevan: Vuckovic works for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority as a procurement specialist, and is a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist.
  • Karen Wormsbecker – Weyburn-Big Muddy: Wormsbecker has a master degree in nursing from the University of Saskatchewan and is a registered nurse who works in public health.

On Saturday, the NDP fired campaign manager Frank Quennell. The party's chief of staff, Linsay Martens, was named the new campaign manager.