Saskatchewan Enters Hotly Contested Election

(Left) Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during a press conference before the 2024-2025 Saskatchewan budget is presented in Regina, on March 20, 2024; (Right) Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck speaks to the media to launch her party’s election campaign in Regina, on Oct. 1, 2024. The Canadian Press/Heywood Yu

Saskatchewan’s provincial election promises to be the most hotly contested in two decades as the long-governing Saskatchewan Party faces challenges from the NDP and several newer parties on the political right.

The election, set for Oct. 28, was the latest date possible under the province’s fixed election dates. The writ was dropped Oct. 1.