Results, Ridings and Candidates
Saskatoon - Rosetown - Biggar
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 150/150 polls | |||
| CON | Kelly Block | 12,166 | 45.39 |
Elected |
| NDP | Nettie Wiebe | 11,913 | 44.45 |
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| GRN | Amber Jones | 1,228 | 4.58 |
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| LIB | Roy Bluehorn | 1,176 | 4.39 |
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| IND | Rick Barsky | 134 | 0.50 |
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| CHP | Marcel Bourassa | 111 | 0.41 |
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| LTN | Kevin Stricker | 74 | 0.28 |
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Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
View these results in the interactive map »Marcel Bourassa
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Birthdate: April 23, 1947
Age: 61
Birthplace: Spiritwood, Sask.
Education: Bachelor of theology C.P.C. from University of Saskatchewan and studied political science at the University of Alberta
Profession: Minister
Contact information:
Phone: 306-343-0965
Kelly Block
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Profession: Health care worker, municipal politician
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Milton
Children: Four - Meredith, Theo, Alexandra and Erika
Career Background: Has served with such organizations as the board of the Gabriel Springs Health District, the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations, the Saskatchewan Health Information Network and the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority.
Community Activities: Has served in various positions with her church, and is currently director of administration of Forest Grove Community Church in Saskatoon.
Electoral History
Municipal: Elected to the town council of Waldheim, Sask., in 2000. Elected by acclamation as mayor in 2003 and 2006.
Mailing address:
1221 Ave. J North
Saskatoon, Sask.
S7L 2L7
Contact information:
Telephone: 306-978-1221
Cell phone: 306-260-5238
Amber Jones
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Saskatoon
Education: B.Sc. with distinction in agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan
Marital Status: Married
Career Background: Taught English as a second language in Moscow. Worked for the University of Saskatchewan in the soil science department as a research technician. In 2006, she began working for Northern EnviroSearch as an environmental consultant.
Community Activities: Currently developing a year-round greenhouse project that will provide local produce to Saskatoon residents with minimal use of fossil fuels.
Electoral History
Provincial: Leader of the Green Party of Saskatchewan
Contact information:
Rick Barsky
Party: Independent
Birthplace: Prince Albert, Sask.
Profession: Educational assistant
Career Background: Photofinishing; community-service worker.
Community Activities: Volunteer firefighter; registered volunteer first responder; EMO coordinator; search and rescue volunteer.
Electoral History
Provincial: Candidate in 1999, 2007 Saskatchewan provincial elections; defeated.
Federal: Candidate in 1993, 1997, 2004, 2006 elections; defeated.
Political History
Cabinet: Cabinet
Committee: Committee
Caucus: Caucus
Contact information:
Telephone: 306-229-6030
Roy Bluehorn
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Year of Birth: 1971
Birthplace: Prince Albert, Sask.
Education: Attended the University of Saskatchewan for political studies and native studies
Career Background: Most recently worked for the National Parole Board as a case review officer.
Political History
Party: Political and policy adviser to former member of Parliament for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River Gary Merasty, and did regional communications for Bob Rae during the 2006 Liberal leadership campaign.
Contact information:
Telephone: 306-522-8507
Kevin Stricker
Party: Libertarian Party of Canada
Age: 28
Birthplace: Saskatoon, Sask.
Education: B.Sc. in computer science from the University of Saskatchewan.
Career Background: Has worked in Saskatoon for the University of Saskatchewan and for Vecima Networks, a communication equipment manufacturer. Currently works for the software company Omnilogic Systems Inc.
Community Activities: Since 2005 has volunteered with the No-No's Improv Comedy group as a lighting/sound operator.
Contact information:
Nettie Wiebe
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Year of Birth: 1949
Birthplace: Saskatchewan
Education: BA and MA in philosophy from the University of Saskatchewan. Also studied at the University of Louis Pasteur, in France, and Westfaelische Wilhelms University, in Germany. Also has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Calgary.
Profession: Teacher and farmer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jim Robbins
Children: Three daughters, one son
Career Background: Partner on organic family farm near Delisle. Ethics teacher at St. Andrew's College, University of Saskatchewan. President of National Farmers Union (1995-98); first woman to lead a national farm organization in Canada.
Community Activities: Community organizer for recent Saskatoon events such as Putting a Roof over Saskatoon's Housing Crisis and Food for Thought. National and international advocate for social justice, equality, peace, sustainable communities, healthy food systems and a clean environment.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Saskatoon-Humboldt in the 2004 general election, and in Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar in 2006.
Contact information:
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
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