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The final week of Saskatchewan’s 30th general election was full of news with campaign stops, announcements and unexpected headlines, as political parties vying for votes stepped up their efforts.

Monday, the The NDP released an audio recording of a conversation between a local voter and Saskatchewan. Party candidate Muhammed Fiaz, the party says, shows that even members of Scott Moe’s party feel he has failed local teachers and students.

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Then, damage to a Saskatchewan. Party Candidate Campaign Office drew words of condemnation and support from the leaders of the province’s two main parties. And a message from the federal government on homelessness That he won’t wait for the Saskatchewan government to “muster the political will to act as winter approaches and lives are put at risk” has raised questions.

Catch up on some other things happening this week with our latest installment of Race for Saskatchewan, a compilation of announcements and developments that may have gone unnoticed. Visit us at leaderpost.com for the full story election coverage.

Saskatchewan. Party

During an election break earlier this week, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe encouraged the party faithful in Prince Albert to vote before the Oct. 28 provincial election. Moe also recalled the party’s promises to make life affordable for Saskatchewan families by reducing personal income taxes and withholding federal carbon tax payments on natural gas until 2026.

He then took aim at the Saskatchewan NDP, saying they would raise taxes, cancel much-needed infrastructure projects and return the province to an era of decline and loss.

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NPD

On Thursday, the NDP claimed the government had already spent $41,151.15 “on campaign hats for its controversial and non-existent” Saskatchewan Marshals Service. NDP candidate for Saskatoon Fairview Vicki Mowat has outlined a plan to reduce wait times for surgeries in Saskatchewan and the former Saskatchewan. Party president Randy Weekes endorsed the NDP in Saskatoon on Friday, while appealing to Saskatchewan’s past. Party voters.

PC Party

In a statement released Tuesday, the Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative Party called for the resignation of Gene Makowsky, who was the province’s social services minister before the election was called. That was in light of a report released this week that the former Sask. Party lawmaker Gary Grewal violated conflict of interest laws because of his ties to two motels benefiting from government contracts.

“Minister Makowsky was responsible for money flowing from his department to Congressman Grewal’s hotels,” Chief Rose Buscholl said in the release. “Certainly the minister bears some responsibility in this regard. The responsibility lies with him.

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Buffalo Festival

On Sunday, the party launched an appeal for donations with eight days of campaigning remaining at the time.

“We have helped shape and change politics in Saskatchewan,” the statement said. “We need help to continue working for you.”

Saskatchewan. United Party

In a press release on Tuesday, the party urged people to get out and vote for the SUP, which it called “the biggest force for change in this campaign”.

To find out who’s running in your riding, see our list of ridings here.

We have also compiled the necessary information on how to vote here.

Check out our complete election coverage here.

— with files from The Canadian Press

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