Municipal Election 2024

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?

Q. Why are you running for council?

A. I am running for council because I believe the city needs a change of leadership and I want to see change. I want a council that cares about the future, that's transparent and works for the residents of Moose Jaw.

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

A. I do have experience in politics and public boards, also I went to university for political science, and it has a large focus on the public service.

Q. Why are you running for mayor/council?

A. I am running for council because it has been a desire of mine to be involved in politics and to effect positive change for our community. I see a lot of unrealized potential and I want to see it come to fruition. I also feel a sense of duty as a lifelong citizen to be the change that I want to see. We have a lot of challenges facing us as a city and I have a lot of ideas for tackling them. So I want to do more than just comment from the sidelines and/or throw shade to minimal effect.

Herbert Mayor, Ron Mathies, is running for the position of mayor again, if re-elected, this will be his third term in office.

The former farmer and business owner has been mayor for the past eight years and hopes to continue building up and improving the town he loves.

In addition to farming and growing up in Herbert, Mathies previously owned a successful Ford dealership, coached sports, and has sat on a plethora of boards including sitting on the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation and serving as a councillor for the Rural Municipality of Excelsior.

Residents of Gull Lake who are eager to get their voting done can head to the Town Office for an advance poll today. 

Gull Lake's Town Office, located at 2378 Proton Avenue, will host advance polls today from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

That will be the town's only poll until election day next Wednesday, November 13, where polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Q. Why are you running for mayor/council?
 

A. I feel like I can have a positive impact on our city and help Moose Jaw start to realize some of the potential I have always seen. I think we have an opportunity to create something special in our city and be a destination where companies want to do business and people want to live, work and raise a family.
 
Q. Do you have experience in public service/community boards/politics?

A current Chinook School Board trustee is hoping to hold onto his seat for another term and continue to work towards a more sustainable and effective school system.

Swift Current's Ken Duncalfe has been successfully self-employed for over 25 years, giving him the freedom and flexibility to stay heavily invested in the school board's affairs.

He noted that his priority is putting the students first, focusing on how education can be improved, and utilizing funding in a responsible way.

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

Well, I'm a long-term Moose Javian. I was born and raised in Moose Jaw. I've got four grown adult children and 11 grandchildren here, so I was raised here, I've spent my whole life here, my dad and his family were here. And so, I've got good roots here. I love the city.

Q. Why are you running for mayor/council? 

A. I am running for council to give a voice to the citizens of Moose Jaw. The community in Moose Jaw is one that is involved and ever-changing. It is important to me that I be a figure that citizens can trust to listen to their concerns and adapt to the needs of the community. I am passionate about the healthy development and growth in Moose Jaw that is only fueled by the citizens. 

Q. Why are you running for mayor/council?