Municipal Election 2024

The Town of Kyle has put out a second call for nominations to fill two vacant council positions including the mayoral spot.

Five of the seven chairs for council have been filled with three returning councillors and two new councillors all being elected by acclamation.

Amber Dashney, the CAO for the Town of Kyle, said this round of nominations will be open until October 23 at 4 p.m.

A second-time candidate announced late last week that he will be running for Swift Current City Council and campaigning on several main topics.

Ken Linsley brings a humble outlook and is keen to maintain a safe and growing community with opportunities, advancements, and manageable taxes.

Originally from Moose Jaw, Linsley moved to Gull Lake in 2004 before spending the past 13 years in Swift Current alongside his wife and two sons.

The second time could be the charm.

With no one running against him, Swift Current Mayor Al Bridal has been acclaimed for the 2024 municipal election. 

Bridal announced that he would be running for mayor back in June. Since then, no other candidate has come forward. This means that when voters go to cast their ballots, the option for mayor will already be credited to Bridal. 

For Bridal, the honour of serving as mayor for a second term is something he holds dear. 

After 12 years on Swift Current City Council, Pat Friesen is retiring.

"Being a city councillor has been one of the greatest honours of my life," Friesen said. "I thoroughly enjoyed the job, although it's not always fun. I'll say there's some wins and there's some losses, but it's always been satisfying too. I've always been so proud to be part of the council."

Friesen joins John Wall in stepping aside ahead of the November municipal election. 

Bruce Deg is hoping a short absence makes the heart grow fonder.

After four years on the outside, he's seeking to return to the Swift Current City Council table in November's election.

"I've always been a person that's been interested in in politics," Deg said. "I like to roll up my sleeves and go to work, and so I'm not one that's going to sit back. If have some criticisms, I hold them to myself, but I like to just get in there and do it myself."

It was a memorably close call on election night in 2020.

"I was very, very fortunate four years ago to get elected by, I think 34 votes," said Swift Current City Councillor Ryan Switzer. "I've thought about that every day since and how fortunate I was to squeak in under the radar. I just thank the citizens of Swift Current for entrusting me to be a councillor four years ago. I hope that even if I didn't make them happy all the time, I hope that I've earned their trust for another four years."

Tackling debt remains a top priority for Leanne Tuntland-Wiebe as she throws her hat in the ring for another term on Swift Current City Council.

One of Swift Current's longest-serving city councillors in history announced on Monday night he will not be seeking re-election this fall.

John Wall shared his decision at the end of his final council meeting ahead of the impending municipal election on November 13.

"After 19 years on city council, this is going to be my last meeting, so thanks to the public for voting for me in six elections," he said.