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Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison has entered the Saskatchewan Party leadership race.

He also serves as the minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), trade and the Global Transportation Hub (GTH).

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The Meadow Lake MLA was elected in the provincial riding in 2007, 2011 and 2016. He is also the former MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River.

On Aug. 10, Premier Brad Wall announced that he would be stepping down as leader of the Saskatchewan Party once it had chosen a new leader.

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The party will elect a new leader on Jan. 27, 2018.

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Saskatchewan Social Services Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor has also announced she is running in the leadership contest.