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REGINA — Saskatchewan’s general election has been called, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here’s a look at the leaders of the two main parties:
SCOTT MOE, SASKATCHEWAN PARTY
Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask.
Early years: Grew up the oldest of five children on a grain farm near Shellbrook, Sask. His mother worked as a teacher and his father farmed and owned school buses. Moe played sports growing up, including hockey.
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Education: Graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1997 with a bachelor of science in agriculture.
Pre-politics: Sold farm equipment, was in the service station business and co-owned a pharmacy in Shellbrook with his wife.
Politics: Elected as the Saskatchewan Party legislature member for Rosthern-Shellbrook in 2011 and re-elected in 2016. He became party leader and premier in 2018 after winning the Saskatchewan Party race to replace Brad Wall. With Moe as leader, the government was re-elected in 2020.
Family: Married to his high school sweetheart, Krista. They have two adult children: Carter and Taryn.
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CARLA BECK, NDP
Age: 50. Born Oct. 15, 1973, in Weyburn, Sask.
Early years: Grew up with two brothers on a farm near Lang, Sask. Played baseball in her youth; her family was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.
Education: Earned a sociology degree in 1998 and a social work degree in 2004, both from the University of Regina.
Pre-politics: Worked as a registered social worker in Regina, including at a women’s shelter and at a halfway house for youth.
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