Thorsteinson seeks to replace Young

in the Saskatchewan Party has added his endorsement to Thorsteinston’s nomination bid.

Former Saskatchewan Party president, James Thorsteinson, has announced he will be seeking the party’s nomination in the Lloydminster Constituency for the next provincial election.

Colleen Young is the current Lloydminster MLA, who has yet to announce her plans for the next general election, to take place in October 2024.

“I would like to thank Ms. Young for her advocacy for the constituents of the Lloydminster riding, but it is time for a new voice in Regina,” said Thorsteinson in a news release on Sunday.

“I will be that strong voice for the people of the Lloydminster constituency.”

Young has held the riding since she was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in November 2014 and was re-elected in the 2016 and 2020 general elections.

After recently serving as the longest president in Saskatchewan Party history, Thorsteinson said several members of the constituency began to reach out to him.

“Shortly after my resignation, I had quite a few people call or text me, encouraging me to run. After discussing it with my family, and others within the community, I felt the time was right to seek the support of our members in this riding to represent them in the Saskatchewan Legislature,” he said.

Tim McMillan a former Lloydminster MLA and cabinet minister

He says Thorsteinson has been indispensable to him and the party for two decades and would make a great MLA.

“I am proud to share my views about this strong leader,” said McMillan in a statement.

Thorsteinson runs a ranch east of Lloydminster, with his wife Lana. The couple has three adult sons, Cody, Shane, and Jacob.

He is a strong supporter of 4-H and volunteers for various duties in the area. He also serves on the board of the Libbie Young Center, in Lloydminster, and is a recent recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Thorsteinson also has the support of another former Lloydminster MLA Milt Wakefield.

“He is a proven leader at the highest level. His cooperative approach and political understanding undoubtedly qualify him to be a great MLA for the people of Lloydminster and area,” said Wakefield.

Nominations are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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