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- ↑ Joel-Hansen, Michael (October 28, 2024). "Majority rules: Saskatchewan Party does it again, wins fifth-straight provincial election". Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- 1 2 "Leroy Laliberte to be Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate in Athabasca". northeastNOW. June 19, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ↑ Cornet, Derek (September 25, 2020). "Social programs a focus for Athabasca Green Party candidate". La Ronge Now. Pattison Media . Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ↑ Boda, Michael (June 30, 2021). "Statement of Votes" (PDF). Elections Saskatchewan . Retrieved October 30, 2024.
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