A former Weyburn-Big Muddy MLA candidate has been charged with theft.

Sherry Magnuson, the former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Kindersley, has been charged with theft over $5,000 after allegations over the irregular use of a corporate credit card.

Magnuson resigned her position as CAO of Kindersley on July 20. She has also stepped down from the NDP.

Magnuson was a vice-president with the provincial NDP and was one of 13 people planning the party's campaign for the upcoming provincial election on November 7.

Magnuson ran under the name Leach in the Weyburn-Big Muddy riding in 2003.