Rosetown Delisle NDP

10/25/2026

Meara’s message hits close to home.

When a healthcare provider tells you that you may have a potentially life-threatening condition, but then says it is “not bad enough yet” to investigate or treat, what are you supposed to do?

What happens when your memory is deteriorating to the point that you cannot function normally? What happens when your balance is failing, you are falling, and your safety is at risk?

Are we being treated, or are we simply being triaged in the doctor’s office until we reach a crisis?

Are people being pushed toward private healthcare because the public system is unable or unwilling to provide timely care? Are we being triaged because there are not enough resources, specialists, or supports? And when people are repeatedly left without answers or treatment, it is understandable that frustration grows and difficult questions are raised about whether the system is designed to care for people—or simply manage them until they become an emergency.

People should not have to keep repeating themselves, deteriorate to the point of needing emergency care, or wait until something becomes life-threatening before their concerns are taken seriously.

Lived experience matters. When someone says their memory is changing, their mobility is declining, or their symptoms are getting worse, that information deserves to be heard and investigated. It deserves thoughtful assessment, appropriate follow-up, and clear communication about what happens next.

This is not about expecting healthcare providers to have every answer. It is about expecting them to listen, investigate, communicate, and work with the person seeking care.

I am confident that many healthcare professionals are frustrated too. I hear the discomfort in their voices, and I recognize that they are often working within a system that limits what they can do. That raises important questions: What direction are our healthcare providers being given? What resources and support are they receiving? And why are people being left to deteriorate before they receive meaningful care?

We need to stop confusing being directed somewhere else with being cared for.

Waiting until someone reaches the emergency room is reactive care. It is not a substitute for timely assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Hallway healthcare should not become the standard.

Every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and safe when seeking medical care. Nobody should have to fight so hard to get someone to pay attention to changes that are affecting their life.

It is time to hold the present government accountable with letters, phone calls, and messages. Please contact your MLA and ask what is being done to ensure people receive care before their condition becomes an emergency.

Ask whether people are being triaged because the system lacks the capacity to provide care. Ask whether patients are being pushed toward private healthcare. Ask what is being done to ensure that people are not left without treatment simply because they have not yet reached a crisis point.

I am asking people to start by contacting their MLA when they’re facing similar healthcare struggles. Then ask two more people to do the same. Our voices matter, and change begins when we speak up together.

advocate for yourself and our province please

We need healthcare that is proactive, accessible, and focused on the person—not a system that waits for people to collapse before https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CQekb8Mko/?mibextid=

10/12/2026

I came across this interesting article and it got me thinking about how we connect with people in our own communities.

As members of the Rosetown–Delisle NDP constituency, I believe we have an opportunity to do more than simply talk to people. We need to listen, learn, ask questions, and genuinely understand what matters to the people we represent.

How do we build meaningful connections with our neighbours, learn from their experiences, understand their concerns, and work together to find solutions?

We don’t have to have all the answers. But we do need to be willing to listen, learn, adapt, and have the courage to act on what we hear.

I’d like to explore how we, as a constituency, can better connect with the people of Rosetown–Delisle and learn from one another.

Because building a stronger community starts with listening.

I’d encourage others to read this article and share their thoughts.

Without a sufficient air game (and more importantly, its delivery of a campaign offer), it is difficult to see how a continued overreliance on the ground game will lead to electoral success.

09/30/2026

💙 Something I’ve been thinking about lately…

Jordan Peterson’s Rule 9 in 12 Rules for Life says we should assume the person we are listening to might know something we don’t.

I think door knocking is a perfect opportunity to practice this.

Having been a candidate twice, I can tell you that when you knock on someone’s door, you should enter that conversation with the mindset that you are there to listen and learn—not just to talk.

Every door is a different person, a different experience and a different perspective.

It’s not about convincing someone that you’re right. It’s about listening without a script, putting your ego aside and being genuinely curious about what matters to the person standing in front of you.

Because if we only listen to people who agree with us, we’re not really learning anything.

Sometimes the most valuable part of door knocking isn’t what you get to say.

It’s what you get to hear. 💙

09/28/2026

URGENT CALL FOR SASKATCHEWAN VOICES ON HOUSING

If you have lived experience with disability, housing insecurity, poor housing conditions, accessibility barriers — or you are an ally — please consider attending the upcoming meeting with **MP Brad Redekopp** and sharing your experience.
Housing is an urgent issue in Saskatchewan. The challenges go far beyond simply the number of homes available. For many people, housing is connected to accessibility, affordability, health, safety, poverty and the conditions people are expected to live in.
We need decision-makers to hear directly from the people who are experiencing these realities.
MP Redekopp's office is arranging meetings in Saskatoon on Tuesday, September 29 to hear perspectives related to housing and his proposed Housing Cost Transparency Act (Bill C-287)**.
If you are able to attend, please reach out to Shanelle Pettigrue, Communications Assistant with the Office of Brad Redekopp, MP for Saskatoon West:
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
📞 306-203-3186
Please share this post widely.Forward it to people with lived experience, disability organizations, housing advocates, families, caregivers, community organizations and allies.

And if you attend, please speak honestly about what you are experiencing Tell them what is working, what isn't, and what you believe decision-makers need to understand about housing in Saskatchewan.
Lived experience belongs in these conversations.
Please share. Please participate. Please make your voice heard.

09/25/2026

Last Sunday, while knocking on doors, I heard something that really stuck with me.

People throwing their hands up in the air and saying, “I don’t trust government. They’re all corrupt.”

I understand where that frustration comes from. But I don’t believe we can paint every elected official with the same brush.

I’m sharing this message from Meara Conway because she points to examples of the kind of concerns I heard on the doorstep — and why accountability matters.

There are honest people who enter public life because they genuinely want to serve society. That’s why I have always preferred the term public servant over “government.” Elected officials are entrusted with our tax dollars and with making decisions that affect our communities. That trust comes with responsibility.

When we hear about tens of thousands of dollars being spent to fly across Saskatchewan, we have every right to ask questions: Why was that spending necessary? Was it the best use of public money? Who made the decision? And was there a more responsible alternative?

Our tax dollars are not a personal piggy bank.

But neither should our frustration with government become a reason to stop caring about what happens in our communities.

We need people who will ask questions, demand transparency, and remember who they work for: the public.

That is why I’m sharing this.

Watch Meara Conway’s message on Facebook

09/23/2026

🚨 AI IS HERE. BUT WHAT WILL IT COST SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE?
I've been learning more about AI and the huge data centres being proposed and built in Saskatchewan.
I'm not against AI. I'm not against technology, investment or economic development.
I am asking questions — and I think Saskatchewan people should also be asking them too.
These projects could use enormous amounts of electricity, water, land and infrastructure. So before we celebrate the billions of dollars being talked about, shouldn't we know:
⚡ What will this cost Saskatchewan people?
💡 What could it mean for our power bills?
💧 How much water will be used?
🌾 What happens to the land and surrounding communities?
💰 How much of the benefit will actually stay in Saskatchewan?
🇨🇦 Who owns the facilities and who is financing them?
🔐 Who controls the data?
And perhaps most importantly:
WHO WAS MEANINGFULLY ENGAGED BEFORE THESE DECISIONS WERE MADE?
I want to be clear about something.
Meaningful engagement is NOT the same as consultation.
Showing people a PowerPoint, asking questions, nodding when they raise concerns — and then going ahead with what you had already planned — isn't meaningful engagement.
Meaningful engagement means involving people before the decisions are made, giving them enough information to understand what is being proposed, listening to their concerns, answering the hard questions, and being willing to change the plan when the evidence says it needs changing.
Otherwise, why ask?
This isn't about being for or against AI.
It's about making sure Saskatchewan makes informed decisions that work for Saskatchewan people.
So let's keep asking our government:
What do we know? What don't we know? Who was meaningfully engaged? What changed because of their input? And what will this ultimately cost Saskatchewan people?
AI may be here to stay.
But Saskatchewan people should have a meaningful voice in deciding what comes next.
📣 Keep contacting your MLA.
📣 Keep asking questions.
📣 Keep asking for the information.
This isn't just about technology. It's about the Saskatchewan we are building for future generations— and whether Saskatchewan people have a real voice in building it.
What questions do you think need to be answered?

09/21/2026

🚪🏡 Rosetown, you were AWESOME! 🏡🚪

On Sunday, September 20, members of the Rosetown–Delisle executive hit the streets for some good old-fashioned door knocking — and WOW, what a response! 🙌

We had so many positive conversations with residents who are ready to see change in Saskatchewan.

Four concerns came up again and again:

🏥 Healthcare
📚 Education
🔎 Transparency and accountability
💰 Our financial situation

Saskatchewan finished 2025–26 with a $947-million operating deficit, and the province’s first-quarter 2026–27 forecast projects another $825-million deficit.

People are asking where our province is headed — and they want change.

Thank you to everyone who opened their doors, shared their thoughts and took the time to talk with us. ❤️

We’re listening, we’re knocking, and we’re ready to keep working for change! 💪

08/22/2026

Your Voice Matters

The work of the Rosetown–Delisle NDP Executive is about supporting your community — your family, your friends and your neighbours.

Our role is to bring the messages, concerns and ideas we hear from our communities to the NDP executive table, making sure that your voice is part of the conversation.

We are always looking for the perspectives of the entire community, and we would love to welcome more members to our executive.

Diversity in membership is essential to meaningful representation. We want to hear from people with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives — including young New Democrats and those with years of experience. Everyone has something valuable to bring to the table.

We meet once a month virtually to listen, share ideas and bring the voices of our communities forward.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Rosetown–Delisle NDP Executive and helping ensure your community is heard, please email us at:

[email protected]

Come join us. Your community has a voice. Let’s make sure it’s heard. ❤️

08/22/2026

Well, this is interesting. 🤔

I was sent these two Facebook posts today, so I decided to actually read them both.

Provincial Conservative MLA Ken Cheveldayoff:
“Saskatchewan’s housing starts increased 23.9% in July, ranking second among the provinces.”

Federal Conservative MP Andrew Scheer:
“Actual home construction drops month after month,” while sharing a Canadian Press headline saying the annual pace of housing starts slowed 5% in July.

Same country. Same month. Same housing statistics.

And apparently… two very different Conservative interpretations of what’s happening. 😂

So, rather than telling anyone what to believe, I’m going to suggest something revolutionary:

Read the sources. Check the actual CMHC numbers. Read beyond the Facebook graphic. Then decide for yourself which version of reality makes sense.

Because when politicians from the same political party are telling Canadians two very different stories about the same housing data, maybe the best source to follow is the one that is consistent, transparent and backed by the actual numbers.

Do a little fact-checking before sharing the talking points.

It’s amazing what you can find when you actually read past the headline. 😉

08/19/2026

Who Is Doing the Work in Saskatchewan? And Who Gets the Jobs?
Yesterday, I had an experience that left me thinking about a much bigger issue for Saskatchewan.
On Tuesday, August 18, I found a white truck parked in our yard. I went outside and called out, but no one answered. The truck was running and unlocked, so I opened the door and honked the horn until I got the person's attention.
When the worker came around the corner of the house, I asked what he was doing on our property. He told me he was there to replace the meter-reading machine and that he worked for AIM.
I explained that I am a former Crown employee myself and asked him to please stop what he was doing and leave our property. I told him that I don't believe contractors should be coming onto my property to perform work that I believe should be done by Saskatchewan Crown employees.
I also have dogs. I don't want someone unexpectedly entering our property, putting themselves at risk, or putting my dogs at risk. I believe homeowners should know who is coming onto their property and who they are working for.
I contacted SaskPower and received a call back this morning. I explained my concerns and asked that my preference be clearly noted: I want Saskatchewan Crown employees doing the work on my property.
My concern goes beyond one truck, one worker or one meter.
It is about a much bigger question:
What happens to Saskatchewan jobs when the work of our Crown corporations is increasingly outsourced?
Our Crown corporations were built by Saskatchewan people, for Saskatchewan people. They provide good jobs, keep expertise here and contribute to communities across our province.
When work is contracted out, those jobs don't necessarily disappear — but they can move somewhere else.
We have seen outsourcing become part of more and more areas of government and Crown-related services. From my perspective, we need to start asking some serious questions:
👉 Who is doing the work?
👉 Where are they from?
👉 Where does the money go?
👉 Are Saskatchewan workers being given the opportunity to do Saskatchewan work?
👉 What are we losing when we continually contract out the work our own people could be doing?
I remember when the idea of selling off our Crown corporations was met with enormous opposition from Saskatchewan people. The message was clear: these Crowns belong to Saskatchewan.
But privatization doesn't always happen with a big announcement and a "For Sale" sign.
Sometimes it happens one contract, one service and one job at a time.
That concerns me.
I believe in Saskatchewan workers. I believe in good Saskatchewan jobs. And I believe our Crown corporations should continue to have a strong commitment to employing Saskatchewan people and keeping Saskatchewan expertise right here at home.
So the next time someone arrives on your property saying they are there to do work for a Crown corporation, ask who they work for.
Ask the question.
Is this a Saskatchewan Crown employee — or has this work been contracted out?
Because if we don't ask where our jobs are going, we shouldn't be surprised when they're gone.
I stand up for Saskatchewan jobs. I hope you will too. 💚