Municipal Election 2024

Today is the deadline for anyone looking to run for mayor or council in the town of Kyle.

This is the latest call for nominations after nobody stepped forward to run for the top job in the most recent municipal election.

The town notes they do have a couple of nominations for the mayoral position ahead of today's 4pm deadline.

They also need to fill an open slot on town council.

Anyone interested can pick up nomination forms from the town office.

After the 4pm deadline, the candidate will have 24 hours to retract their nomination.

After recent municipal turmoil, Shaunavon turned to a previous leader to once again help steer the ship.

Former Mayor Sharon Dickie returned to municipal politics as a councillor in the most recent election.

A recent candidate for Swift Current city council wants to see more ways for residents to communicate with local government.

Maria Rose Lewans feels voter apathy partly comes from unease in communicating with local government.

"Those numbers are atrocious."

The Town of Kyle is making another effort to find a new mayor.

The new mayor of Morse is looking to continue the work of his predecessor.

Former councillor Rocky Penner moved to the top job by acclamation after the retirement of George Byklum.

"I'm quite excited to become the new mayor," Penner said. "I know I have some big shoes to fill. Our previous mayor served for 12 years, and he did a great job. I know that I can always go to him if I have any concerns as well as talk to my Council.

During a special city council meeting on Monday night, Moose Jaw's newest city council was officially sworn in.

The meeting was opened by city clerk Tracy Wittke and started with James Murdock taking the oath of office to become the city's 42nd mayor. He was presented the Chain of Office by city manager Maryse Carmichael.

The six city councillors were then sworn in by taking the oath of office. The mayor and councillors were sworn in by Judge Brian Hendrickson.

Newly-elected mayor of Moose Jaw, James Murdock, addressed city council for the first time on Monday night during their inaugural meeting since last week’s civic election. 

Murdock started his address by emphasizing the importance of the right to vote, calling it our most fundamental democratic right. 

He expressed his gratitude to the 8,606 residents who voted, acknowledging their role in shaping the city’s future. 

Dianne Hahn is the new chair of the Chinook School Division Board of Education.

The now three term trustee and former vice chair's nomination went unopposed. 

"I'm super excited to have the nomination of the board members to take the role of the chair going forward over the next year," Hahn said. "That is a very humbling moment. I must say it's a real honor to have that confidence from the other board members."

Hahn will bring some of the lessons she learned from previous chair Kim Pridmore into the role. 

With a little bit of pomp and circumstance, Swift Current introduced their new city council at a swearing in tonight.