Former Saskatchewan Liberal leader Ryan Bater

Saskatchewan politician, Ryan Bater, steps down as the leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party on January 31st, 2012.

• Ryan was raised in The Battlefords and is currently 33-years-old.
 
• Mr. Bater went to the University of Saskatchewan and earned a degree in Business Economics.
 
• In 2005, he was chosen as ‘Economic Developer of the Year’ by the Saskatchewan Economic Developers Association.
 
• Ryan represented Sask. as the Co-Chair of the Economic Developers Association of Canada National Conference in 2007.
 
• Mr. Bater was on the organizing committee for the 2008 Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life in The Battlefords.
 
• Ryan is treasurer for his local constituency association.
 
• Currently, he is a Director of the North Sask. River Water Resource Committee, which is an organization dedicated to maximizing the socio-economic benefits of the North Saskatchewan River water resource.
 
• His official status as leader of Liberals of Saskatchewan was confirmed on Feb. 21st, 2009. He succeeded David Karwacki after submitting the only nomination. 
 
• Placed third in the 2007 and 2011 Saskatchewan provincial elections for The Battlefords riding. 
 
• Ryan is an annual participant in the Saskatchewan Marathon and enjoys recreational hockey in the winter.
 
• He is an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
 
• Ryan enjoys playing Beatles songs on his guitar.
 
• Has no future plans, which includes politics.