Melissa Patterson named NDP candidate in Moose Jaw-Wakamow for 2024 election

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As a gardener who has been in competition with my sidekick each year to see ‘how does our garden grow’ - who’s garden grows the biggest and best, we both seem to be faring ‘even-steven’ on the scale of produce gleaned so far this growing season.

As I am getting older, gardening has been such a rewarding experience both mentally and physically, and for the last few years, the man in my too. He’s out there from the crack of dawn until his patch at noon and then again for much of the evening chatting it up with the broccoli, a combination of all kinds of pepper plants, his garlic, and all the rest of his choice vegetables. Not to mention the great visits he has with our neighbours, as they wander back and forth between yards to oogle over each other’s plants.

In the spring I tease him about going out to the alley to have ‘sex’ every morning as he cross-pol-

For many of us, gardening is more than a mere hobby; it’s a passion we pour ourselves into wherecially during harvest season. When spring arrives, we plant our seeds optimistically in the hope there will be a reward for the work invested. And let me tell you, the fruits of our labours are starting to manifest in ‘more-than-enough’ so we can share with our neighbours and friends.

This past weekend I nearly had to wrestle the man in my life to do what I planned to do. Now that he’s got the bug (gardening), he thinks products for bragging rights.

He had his plans that disrupted mine in ‘my’ kitchen domain…his assortment of hot peppers that he nurtures with tender loving kindness needed dealing with by his hands only, as well as an abundance of beans that we made refrigerator bean pickles with.

My refrigerator dills took a back seat to the was lounging expectantly in the refrigerator for As well, our 40# of concord grapes fromto our tastebuds.

Now, for the rest of the story, I’ll have to leave the test-tasting until later.

Happy gardening everyone!

“My passion for gardening may strike some as — Andrew Weil, American Scientist

The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) has named Melissa Patterson as its candidate in Moose Jaw Wakamow for the next provincial election in October 2024.

NDP members nominated Patterson during a candidate nomination meeting on July 15 at the Timothy Eaton Gardens.

This will be her second attempt to turn the Moose Jaw-Wakamow Constituency orange after running in the 2020 provincial election and losing to Sask. Party incumbent Greg Lawrence by more than 800 votes.

“I am so honoured to be the NDP candidate in Wakamow once again,” said Patterson. “I’ve lived in Moose Jaw my whole life. The promise of our city is so great. What we need now is a government that will work with province.”

Patterson is a lifelong resident, volunteer, and leader in the community and workplace. She has spent nearly two decades working at Casino Moose Jaw as a table games dealer, supervisor and trainer. She serves as treasurer of her union local and previously as the chief shop steward for the casino.

Patterson raised three children in Moose Jaw and understands the challenges people face to make ends meet.

“I am so happy to have Melissa as our candidate here in Moose Jaw Wakamow once again,” said NDP Leader Carla Beck. “Given her longstanding commitment to her community and her dedication to ensuring an affordable life for all, I know that Moose Jaw Wakamow will be very well served with Melissa as their MLA.”

Patterson is the 14th candidate nominated for the Saskatchewan NDP for the 2024 provincial election.

The NDP is expected to announce more constituency nomination meetings in the coming weeks and months, which will likely include an event — by at least the fall — to choose a candidate for the Moose Jaw North riding. More information about the Sask. NDP can be found at www.saskndp.ca.