17th Saskatchewan Legislature
The 17th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1971. The assembly sat from July 28, 1971, to May 13, 1975.[1] The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Allan Blakeney formed the government.[2] The Liberal Party formed the official opposition.[3] After Ross Thatcher's death in July 1971, David Steuart became party leader in December 1971.[4]
Frederick Arthur Dewhurst served as speaker for the assembly.[5]
Members of the Assembly[edit]
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1971:[6]
Notes:
Party Standings[edit]
| Affiliation | Members | |
| New Democratic Party | 45 | |
| Liberal | 15 | |
| Total |
60 | |
| Government Majority |
30 | |
Notes:
By-elections[edit]
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[6]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morse | John Edward Niel Wiebe | Liberal | December 1, 1971 | WR Thatcher died in July 1971[4] |
| Souris-Estevan | Kim Thorson | New Democratic Party | December 1, 1971 | R Brown died in October 1971[7] |
| Athabasca | Allan Ray Guy | Liberal | September 27, 1972 | Election results declared invalid[8] |
| Regina Lakeview | Edward Cyril Malone | Liberal | December 5, 1973 | DM McPherson died in September 1973[9] |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Saskatchewan Sessions of the Legislative Assembly and Their Duration" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Premiers" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ a b Lloyd, Steven (2006). "Steuart, David Gordon (1916–2010)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Canadian Plains Research Center. Archived from the original on 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Speakers of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ a b "Membership of the Legislatures" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ^ "Brown, Russell, 1911-1971". Saskatchewan Archival Information Network. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- ^ Harrison, Fred (September 29, 1972). "Under the Dome". Leader-Post. Regina. p. 28. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
- ^ Mazgar, Brian; Stoffel, Holden (2007). Saskatchewan Sports: Lives Past and Present. CPRC Press. ISBN 978-0889771673. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
