Will more folks from Moose Jaw with an open mind, plenty of business sense, even more common sense and the ability to see through nonsense make the jump?
Will the opportunity to serve the city and make tough decisions for the future emerge as an appealing choice for a good number of folks in the community?
In less than 24 hours, voters in Moose Jaw will know.
The deadline to file papers for the mayoral, city council, public and separate school board elections officially hits at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, with nominations to be received by appointment at the Office of the City Clerk for mayor and city council, the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division for separate school board candidates and the Prairie South School Division for public school board candidates.
As of Tuesday at 5 p.m., incumbent Fraser Tolmie is the lone candidate for mayor.
Seeking to return to one of six city council positions are (alphabetically):
- Heather Eby
- Crystal Froese
- Dawn Luhning
New nominations for city council are:
- Doug Blanc
- Joni Brisbin
- Jody Chell
- Doug Schick
- Dwayne St. Dennis
- Earl Swalm
- Steven J. White
For the Prairie South School Division:
Subdivision #1 (Central Butte, Chaplin, Craik, Eyebrow, Mortlach)
- Darcy Pryor
- Wayne Miller
Subdivision #2 (Avonlea, Caronport, Lindale, Rouleau)
- Robert Bachmann
Subdivision #3 (Assiniboia, Mossbank)
- John Bumbac
Subdivision #4 (Bengough, Coronach, Rockglen)
- Giselle Wilson
Subdivision #5 (Glentworth, Gravelbourg, Kincaid, Lafleche, Mankota)
- Shawn Davidson
- Bonnie Poirier
Subdivision #6 (City of Moose Jaw, five to be elected)
- Brett Hagan
- Mary Jukes
- Brian Martynook
- Barry Stewart
- Wendy Vincent
- Lew Young
For the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division (four to be elected from Moose Jaw):
- Joann Blazieko
- Alison Bradish
- Derek Hassen
