Municipal Election 2024

The Town of Leader is ready for the upcoming election, with Aaron Wenzel already having been acclaimed as Mayor. 

While that race for office never started, the campaign for town council has been underway. 

Running for a seat at the table are Isabelle Blohm, John-Mark Bredeson, Tim Ryerson, Riley Feiffer, Dustin Bischoff, Craig Tondevold, and Dustin Heatcoat.

Erin Romanuik, CAO for the Town of Leader, isn't surprised by the election race, especially in that for Mayor. 

Even though the majority of them are currently running for re-election, Swift Current city council is not completely free of work obligations. 

The City of Swift Current has suspended regular council meetings until after the election is over. Once council has been voted in and sworn into office, meetings can resume on Nov. 25, 2024. 

However, during the weeks between the start and end of the election, policy is in place to ensure the smooth operation of the City of Swift Current. 

Why did you decide to run for mayor? 

I guess I firmly believe right now that Moose Jaw is in a very pivotal moment. And that we have the opportunity, I think, to really define and shape the future for the city for generations to come.

Rural area voters can head to the polls to select the next Reeve of the RM of Swift Current on Nov. 13, 2024. 

This election has three candidates in the running for the position. Those are Romona Dyck, Richard Kehler, and Esther Wall. 

Polling locations will be set up at the RM of Swift Current council chamber, at 2024 South Service Road West in Swift Current, and at the Wymark Rink. 

Both of those locations will be open on Nov. 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 

This is your final opportunity to vote in the advance polls before the municipal election on Nov. 13. 

Advance polls will be open today from noon to 6 p.m. at the Golden Nugget Centre on the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds.  

A current town councillor and life-long resident of Gull Lake has decided to throw his name in to run for mayor this year. 

Dennis Kirk is looking to bring accountability, a familiar face, and new ideas to the council if elected for mayor, looking to give the town more representation on both a regional and provincial level. 

The father of three has also farmed, coached sports, sat on numerous local boards, and has been with the Gull Lake Fire Department for 19 years.

Q. Why are you running for council?

A. I believe we all should provide some kind of community service.  I have a long history of volunteering.  While I have backed off with a lot of my commitments, I am still interested in the workings of the city and look forward to the challenge of improving the great city we all call home.

Q. Do you have experience in public service/community boards/politics?

Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run for mayor. 

Well, I'm really running for mayor because I believe that Moose Jaw is at a crucial point for growth and development and this role is to seek out opportunities for our city and to build partnerships. And I believe we've missed some opportunities that would have brought more jobs to our city.

A current town councillor has thrown his name in the hat to run for mayor of the Town of Herbert and is keen to bring a fresh outlook to the table.

Born and raised in Swift Current, Ron Becker and his wife decided to move to the Town of Herbert over three and a half years ago and have enjoyed being closer to family, as well as becoming passionate about the community.

The former automotive technician noted that he isn't interested in the position for financial reasons, but rather to develop and further improve the town.

Q. Why are you running for mayor/council?

A. I chose to run for council again because I felt I have something to offer as a city councillor. I am a common sense problem solver with a business background. I love this community and will put its citizens first when making decisions about the city and the those who live here. 

Q. Do you have experience in public service/community boards/politics?