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The Saskatchewan NDP is about to lose another of its senior MLAs, paving the way for a second hotly-contested nomination race in Saskatoon ahead of the next general election.

Cathy Sproule, a lawyer and part-time musician who has represented Saskatoon Nutana for the last seven years, announced on Thursday that she will not seek re-election in 2020.

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Her announcement follows that of David Forbes, who has held the Saskatoon Centre seat since 2001. He previously confirmed his intention to step away from provincial politics after the election.

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“When the next election rolls around, I’m going to be almost 60, and I have some other things I want to do before I retire. A large part of my life is music, and I’m hoping to focus more on music in my 60s,” Sproule said.

“Basically, I want to play and teach. It’s a little easier on the spirit,” the 57-year-old politician said, adding that she has plans to help record an album of traditional fiddle music sometime after the election.