Former Sask. Party MLA Lyle Stewart dies after battle with cancer

Former Saskatchewan Party MLA and provincial furniture curate Lyle Stewart has died astatine nan property of 73 aft a lengthy conflict pinch cancer.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe confirmed Stewart’s decease connected his X (formerly known arsenic Twitter) page Tuesday evening saying, “Lyle was a bully friend and I will miss him a lot.”

Stewart was nan Sask. Party MLA for nan Thunder Creek and Lumsden-Morse ridings. He served successful authorities for 24 years earlier his status past year.

“Lyle was a man of fewer words, which is different for a politician, but you ever knew wherever he stood,” Moe said.

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“His quiet spot and dedication to nan group he served were an illustration to each of america who served pinch him.”

Stewart was first elected successful 1999 and was re-elected successful 5 consequent provincial elections. During his clip successful government, he served arsenic curate of endeavor and innovation, curate of agriculture, provincial secretary, and legislative caput responsible for provincial autonomy.