The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) has named Melissa Patterson as its candidate in Moose Jaw Wakamow for the next provincial election in October 2024.
NDP members nominated Patterson during a candidate nomination meeting on July 15 at the Timothy Eaton Gardens.
“I am so honoured to be the NDP candidate in Wakamow once again,” said Patterson. “I’ve lived in Moose Jaw my whole life. The promise of our city is so great. What we need now is a government that will work with local voices and realize the potential of our city and our province.”
Patterson is a lifelong resident, volunteer, and leader in the community and workplace. She has spent nearly two decades working at Casino Moose Jaw as a table games dealer, supervisor and trainer. She serves as treasurer of her union local and previously as the chief shop steward for the casino.
Patterson raised three children in Moose Jaw and understands the challenges people face to make ends meet.
“I am so happy to have Melissa as our candidate here in Moose Jaw Wakamow once again,” said NDP Leader Carla Beck. “Given her longstanding commitment to her community and her dedication to ensuring an affordable life for all, I know that Moose Jaw Wakamow will be very well served with Melissa as their MLA.”
Patterson is the 14th candidate nominated for the Saskatchewan NDP for the 2024 provincial election.
The NDP is expected to announce more constituency nomination meetings in the coming weeks and months, which will likely include an event — by at least the fall — to choose a candidate for the Moose Jaw North riding.
More information about the Sask. NDP can be found at www.saskndp.ca.
