Provincial party leaders gearing up for Saskatchewan election

The Saskatchewan election period hasn't officially begunbut the leaders of the province's two major political parties are already out wooing voters.

Both NDP Leader Cam Broten and Premier Brad Wall were making appearances and promises around the province on Tuesday.

Broten was in Regina where he took aim at the government's reliance on consultants.He said that money would be better invested in health care.

"By cutting the $59 million in the first year alone and by carrying on the huge reduction in the increase we've seen under the Sask Party, we'll be able to invest in the things that matter to Saskatchewan families," he said.

In Weyburn, Wall toured a family-owned construction facility and met with city council and oil workers.

He made promises about revenue sharing and keeping it in place.

Addressing the competition

Both party leaders took a moment to address their competitors as well.

Wall took aim at Broten for not talking enough about the economy.

"He never mentioned the economy, he had to be asked about it. The number one issue in this election campaign will be jobs and the economy," Wall said.

Meanwhile, Broten was questioning how well Saskatchewan is actually doing under the SaskatchewanParty's leadership.

"Some of you might have seen the ads on TV where Mr. Wall is talking about keeping Saskatchewan strong. But I ask, just how strong has he left us?" Broten said.

The election could be called March 1 at the earliest, but the Premier could hold off until March 8.

Wall wouldn't give a definitive answer of when he will make it official.

"Well, it's coming soon, and very soon," Wall said.