17th_Legislative_Assembly_of_Saskatchewan

17th Saskatchewan Legislature

17th Saskatchewan Legislature

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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

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1971:[6]

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    Party Standings

    Affiliation Members
      New Democratic Party 45
      Liberal 15
     Total
    		 60
     Government Majority
    		 30

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      By-elections

      By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[6]

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        References

        1. [1]
          "Saskatchewan Sessions of the Legislative Assembly and Their Duration" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
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          "Saskatchewan Premiers" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
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          "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
        4. [4]
          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.
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          "Saskatchewan Speakers of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
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          "Membership of the Legislatures" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
        7. [7]
          "Brown, Russell, 1911-1971". Saskatchewan Archival Information Network. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
        8. [8]
          Harrison, Fred (September 29, 1972). "Under the Dome". Leader-Post. Regina. p. 28. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
        9. [9]
          Mazgar, Brian; Stoffel, Holden (2007). Saskatchewan Sports: Lives Past and Present. CPRC Press. ISBN 978-0889771673. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
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