Long time MLA, Buckley Belanger, is seeking his fifth term in office in the 2011 election this fall.

 

Belanger was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 1995.  He currently serves as the opposition critic for SaskEnergy and Government Services. Buckley was also the mayor of Ile-a-la Crosse from 1988 to 1994. 

 

Belanger was selected as the NDP candidate in the Athabasca riding at a nomination meeting Friday night in Ile-a-la-Crosse.

 

The NDP has nominated 41 candidates for the 2011 election.