Doerksen hoping to hold onto Hanover seat
The Ward One Councillor for the Rural Municipality of Hanover says he has had a lot of fun representing the residents and he would like to serve another term.
Travis Doerksen was first elected to council in 2018 to represent residents in the New Bothwell area. He says it has been enjoyable, admitting it took him about a year or two to get his feet wet in learning how the municipality operates and becoming better acquainted with the different communities.
Paul Gauthier seeks re-election in R.M. of La Broquerie
There are three seats on council for Ward 2 in the R.M. of La Broquerie and Paul Gauthier is hoping he can hang on to his spot at the table.
As he nears the end of his first term as a councillor, Gauthier says a lot has been accomplished during his four years on council.
Blumenort resident seeking seat on Hanover Council
For the first time since 2006, Ward Three in the Rural Municipality of Hanover will be represented by someone other than Councillor Bob Brandt. And, Nathan Froese is hoping that someone is him.
Froese has announced his intentions to run for the Blumenort area seat. A lifelong resident of Hanover, Froese has lived in Blumenort the last 15 years and says he thinks it is important that the next Ward Three Councillor lives right in the community of Blumenort.
La Broquerie's Deputy Reeve is running for Reeve in upcoming election
After serving eight years as councillor in the Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, Ivan Normandeau says he is ready to make a change.
The veteran councillor has announced that he is running for the position of Reeve in the October civic elections.
Paul Gilmore seeking re-election as R.M. of Montcalm Reeve this fall
Paul Gilmore will be seeking re-election as Reeve for the R.M. of Montcalm this fall.
He highlighted some of his priorities heading into the October 26th municipal election.
Honesty, integrity and determination - promises of a Niverville Town Council candidate
An individual, whose name many Niverville residents will recognize, has decided to add his name to the ballot for Niverville Town Council.
Bill Fast says his family roots run deep throughout the town. Many are familiar with the businesses his grandfather and father have started and know his family and have become his friends.
Portage City councillor announces run for re-election
Another current City of Portage la Prairie councillor has made the announcement to run for re-election on October 26th. Preston Meier has fulfilled one term so far in his political career in the community and says the council with which he's worked makes him incredibly proud to be among those whom he considers a great group.
He outlines his reasons for running for another term.
'I want to make sure that we finish the great things that we've started', Dave Carlson seeking re-election in Emerson-Franklin
Dave Carlson will be seeking re-election this fall as reeve for the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin.
He says there's still a lot of work to be done.
"I am working toward a better Steinbach", Damian Penner seeking re-election
Steinbach City Councillor Damian Penner is excited to announce he is seeking re-election.
“After a lot of thought and deliberation with my wife and looking at the future within our house, having two young kids, a lot of thought went into this but I am very happy to say that I am looking forward to hopefully serving the community of Steinbach for another term.”
Additional candidate runs for Portage city council seat
Portage la Prairie City council has another candidate running for one of its seats in the October 26th municipal election. Garry Sloik has held an interest in local politics for some time and has several aspirations for change that he'd like to see implemented, should he get elected.
He explains why he decided to run.