The New Democrats have two people running to become the candidate for the Melfort constituency.
Betty Nippi-Albright from the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation worked in the health sector for 20 years before returning to University in 2012 for a masters degree. She now works in public administration and strategic partnership development.
Lorne Schroeder is a farmer from LeRoy who’s on the board of directors for the Farmer Direct Co-op. He has been reeve for the RM of LeRoy, chair of the LeRoy School Board, and involved with the Kinsmen.
The nomination meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Kerry Vickar Centre. Leadership candidates Ryan Meili and Trent Wotherspoon will be guest speakers.
The date for the byelection has not been set.
