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Saskatoon—Humboldt

Saskatoon—Humboldt is the name of a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada. It existed twice: From 1966 to 1977 and from 1987. The first created was carved from Humboldt—Melfort , Rosthern (electoral district) and Saskatoon and was divided into Humboldt—Lake Centre , Prince Albert and Saskatoon East . The second creation was carved from Humboldt—Lake Centre, Mackenzie , Prince Albert, and Saskatoon East.

The riding consists of the northeastern quarter of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and the rural towns of Humboldt, Naicam , Wakaw and Watson (population, 2001: 70,405)

List of members

First creation

  1. Otto Lang, Liberal (1968-1979)

Second creation

  1. Stan Hovdebo , N.D.P. (1988-1993)
  2. Georgette Sheridan , Liberal (1993-1997)
  3. Jim Pankiw, Reform/Canadian Alliance (1997-2004)
  4. Bradley R. Trost, Conservative (2004-present)

Once a safe Liberal seat, the NDP took over the new creation in 1988. The Liberals stole it back in 1993, but the Reform and its successor Canadian Alliance parties took it over with a strong win in 2000. However, the riding remains split 3 ways to this day between the Liberals, the new Conservative Party and the NDP. In 2004, with the incumbent, Jim Pankiw running as an independent on the ticket made for the closest 4-way race in the country with the winning party receiving just 26.7% of the vote just 4.5 points ahead of the 4th place finisher.

Last updated: 05-27-2005 13:54:38
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