Condolences continue to pour in for Saskatoon-Meewasin MLA Roger Parent.
The City of Saskatoon lowered flags to half-mast at city facilities in honour of Parent, 63, who passed away Tuesday night.
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His death came hours after his family revealed to the public he had been recently diagnosed with cancer.
In a statement, Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark, says Parent was on a number of boards and committees over the years and that his death is a loss to the community.
Parent was first elected in 2011 and was re-elected in 2016 with just over 50 per cent of the vote.
Prior to entering politics, Parent worked as a business consultant and in project management. He was also involved in a number of community initiatives.
A funeral service will take place Monday at Lakeview Alliance Church.
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