Party MLA for Melfort Kevin Phillips has died, according to the government of Saskatchewan. "In all that he did – in the assembly and out – Kevin brought the best spirit of our province forward on daily basis. Phillips was first elected as an MLA in 2011 and again in 2016. (Supplied by province)According to his online biography on the party's website, Phillips lived in the Melfort constituency for almost 40 years. Before he was elected as an MLA, Phillips was mayor of Melfort.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2017 15:52 UTC