REGINA - The Saskatchewan Party won a majority government in Monday's provincial election, sending Scott Moe back to the premier's office. Here's a look at the party leader:
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.
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.
This report by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was first published Oct. 28, 2024.
