Saskatoon Voters’ Guide MAYOR • COUNCILLORS • PUBLIC AND CATHOLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES

SASKATOON CIVIC ELECTIONS Your City. Your Say. Vote!

ELECTION DAY IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 VOTING TIMES ARE 8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. NEW!!! FOR THE 2012 ELECTION SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS • Elected officials will hold office for four (4) years, as opposed to three • You must provide proof of your identity and residence prior to voting. (3) years. • Citizens who will be away from the city during the Advance Polls and on • New ward boundaries have been created - this may change the ward in which Election Day may contact the City of Saskatoon for information on voting you reside, and therefore the list of candidates for whom you will vote. by mail.

INSIDE THIS GUIDE: 2 - Advance Polls 3 - Public School Board Trustees 7 - Ward 7 2 - New!!! Voting By Mail 3 - Catholic School Board Trustees 7 - Ward 8 1 Notice of 2012 Elections 2 - Notice Of Abandonment Of Poll 4 Wards: Maps and Polling 8 - Ward 9 1 General Information 3 - Assistance With Voting Stations 8 - Ward 10 1 - Who Can Vote 3 - Mobile Poll 4 - Ward 1 9 Candidate Profiles 1 - General Voting Rules 3 - Automark Voter Assist 4 - Ward 2 19 New!!! Map of New Ward 1 - New!!! Voter Identification Terminal (VAT) 5 - Ward 3 Boundaries 1 - Residency 3 List of Candidates 5 - Ward 4 19 Ride Free to Vote 2 - Other Voting Rules 3 - Mayor 6 - Ward 5 2 - Where To Vote 3 - Councillors 6 - Ward 6

www.saskatoon.ca/go/vote | 975-3240 SASKATOON CIVIC ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF 2012 ELECTIONS General Voting Rules Elections will be held in Saskatoon on NEW!!! Voter Identification Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Before you vote, you are required to provide proof of your identity and Eligible voters will vote on the following: your residence, and to sign a declaration that states you are eligible to vote. There are many ways to prove your identity and your residence. Saskatoon City Council • Mayor – to be elected at large Option I: • Ten City Councillors – one to be elected in each of the ten Wards • One original piece of identification that includes your photo, name and address. Saskatoon Public School Division No. 13 • The identification must be issued by a federal, provincial, or • Ten Trustees – one to be elected in each of the ten Wards municipal government, such as a valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Separate School If your identification does not meet these criteria it will not be Division No. 20 recognized as an acceptable form of identification. • Seven Trustees – to be elected at large If you do not have a driver’s license, you may obtain photo identification The hours of voting on Election Day are: 8:00A.M. to 8:00P.M. from Saskatchewan Government Insurance at little or no cost.

Option II: GENERAL INFORMATION • Two original pieces of information, both of which must contain your name and at least one that contains your address. Examples of Who Can Vote acceptable identification options include a utility bill issued to you within the last six months, and a credit card statement. Mayor and Councillors To vote, you must: Option III: 1) Be a Canadian citizen on the day of the election; If you do not possess any form of acceptable identification you may have another voter vouch for you. In this case, the following 2) Be 18 years of age on the day of the election; requirements must be met: 3) On the day of the election, have resided for at least three consecutive • You must be accompanied by another voter who has acceptable months immediately preceding the day of the election in the identification; and municipality, or own assessable land situated in the municipality; and • The voter who is vouching for you must be entitled to vote 4) On the day of the election, have resided in the Province of at the same polling place. Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election. For more information on Voter Identification and a complete list of acceptable identification options, Public School Board Trustees visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/vote. To vote, you must: Residency 1) Be a Canadian citizen on the day of the election; • For the purpose of these elections, the residence of a person is the 2) Be 18 years of age on the day of the election; place where that person ordinarily resides. 3) On the day of the election, have resided in the school division for • A person who is temporarily absent from the place where that at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the person ordinarily resides does not lose his or her residence. day of the election; • No one can have more than one residence in the province – if a 4) On the day of the election, have resided in the Province of person has more than one home in the province, he or she must Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately choose one of them as his or her residence. preceding the day of the election. • A voter may vote only once during an election. However, a person who qualifies as an elector in a resort village and as an elector of Separate School Board (Catholic) Trustees another municipality may vote at both elections. Similarly, a qualified In addition to meeting the requirements noted for the Public School elector may vote both at an election of the municipality in which Board Trustees, you must: that person resides and a municipality in which that person is the 5) Be of the religious faith of the minority that established the owner of assessable land. separate school division. (For Saskatoon, that means Catholic.) You must also provide proof of your identity and your residence prior to voting.

1 WHERE TO VOTE ADVANCE POLLS Not sure where to vote on Election Day? If you are unable to vote on Election day, Here’s how to find out: Advance Poll voting is available as follows: • Refer to the ward maps on pages 4–8 to find the ward and poll in which you reside, and the location of your polling place. Poll Committee Room E, City Hall 222 – 3rd Avenue North boundaries run down the centre of the street or lane. If you live Saturday, October 13 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the boundary, you will vote at the polling place on the same Monday, October 15 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. side of the boundary as where you live. Tuesday, October 16 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Or Wednesday, October 17 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/vote and use the online form to find Thursday, October 18 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. your polling place. You will be asked to enter your home address, and from there you will be provided with your Ward number and the Friday, October 19 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. location and address of your polling place. Saturday, October 20 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Or The Mall at Lawson Heights 134 Primrose Drive Call the City Clerk’s Office at 975-3240. Confederation Mall 300 Confederation Drive

Polling Station Information Market Mall 2325 Preston Ave. South The Centre Mall 3510 – 8th Street East • You may vote only at the Polling Station for the poll in which you reside on Election Day. If you go to a polling station other than that Saturday, October 13 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. one, you will be directed to the proper one. Thursday, October 18 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Before you vote, you will be asked to provide proof of your identity Friday, October 19 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and your residence and complete a Voter’s Registration Form. Saturday, October 20 11:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. • Polling Stations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Wednesday, October 24, 2012. University of Saskatchewan – Place Riel, 1 Campus Drive Monday, October 15 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT Wednesday, October 17 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. OF POLL Friday, October 19 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the offices of: Public School Board Member – Ward Three NEW!!! Vote by Mail Public School Board Member – Ward Five If you Will be away from the City on Public School Board Member – Ward Ten Election Day and the Advance Poll DAys, no voting for the said offices will take place, and the you can vote by mail following persons are elected by acclamation: Donna Banks - Public School Board Member • Eligible voters may apply to vote using a mail-in ballot. To vote by - Ward Three mail, you must apply in person at City Hall, City Clerk’s Office , 222 – 3rd Avenue North. Colleen MacPherson - Public School Board Member - Ward Five • When you apply, you will be asked to complete a Voter’s Registration Form and to prove your identity and residence by providing acceptable Ray Morrison - Public School Board Member identification. - Ward Ten • In early October, you will receive a ballot package in the mail at your Dated at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan this 19th day of temporary address. It will contain a ballot, instructions on how to September, 2012. complete and return the ballot, and a postage-paid return envelope. Joanne Sproule, Returning Officer • Your ballot must be received by the Returning Officer by 8:00 p.m. on October 24, 2012.

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VOTING ASSISTANCE LIST OF CANDIDATES There are several options if YOu Need MAYOR Margaret PETERS Holly KELLEHER Customer Service Trade Specialist assistance to vote. Don ATCHISON Specialist Businessman WARD 2 Polling Station Support Clay MAZURKEWICH WARD 8 Vernon J. LINKLATER • Election officials at each Polling Station are available to provide Consultant Eric OLAUSON Family Violence assistance to voters who have a physical disability, or who have Tom WOLF Project Manager Worker difficulty reading or writing. Agricultural Ainsley ROBERTSON Winston McKAY • Voters may also bring a relative or friend with them to the Polling Researcher Businessperson/ Ed. Consultant Executive Director Station. After they sign a declaration, they may help you vote in COUNCILLOR Sultan Ali SADAT any way you require. Karen ROONEY Settlement Counsellor/ WARD 1 Registered Nurse Facilitator • Magnifying devices and a ballot template are available at the Robin BELLAMY Polling Stations upon request. Sharon WINGATE WARD 3 Development Officer Real Estate Darren HILL Developer Donna BANKS AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) President and CEO Retired Nurse The AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) is an optical scan WARD 9 WARD 4 ballot marking terminal that provides privacy and accessibility to WARD 2 Dennis NOWOSELSKY voters who are visually impaired or have physical impairments. Owen FORTOSKY Counsellor Dan DANIELSON Educator The VAT allows voters with disabilities and other special needs to Principal Tiffany PAULSEN mark their ballot privately and independently. It combines a touch Robert GODFREY Lawyer Candice MacLEAN screen terminal and the same paper ballots that are used by all Courier driver/ Library Technician voters. The VAT also has a sip/puff tube and rocker paddle/foot dispatcher WARD 10 Adrienne STONE switch that may be used by voters with limited motor function, or Pat LORJE Bev DUBOIS Constituency Assistant Consultant Businessperson who are unable to use the touch screen or touch pad. WARD 5 Mark HORSEMAN The VAT will be available for use at all voting locations WARD 3 Data Administrator Colleen MacPHERSON during the Advance Polls. Writer/Editor Ann IWANCHUK Zach JEFFRIES Negotiator On Election Day, the VAT will be available at the following Polling Stations: Businessperson WARD 6 Mike SAN MIGUEL Poll 102 Sutherland School, 1008 Egbert Avenue Insurance Adjuster CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kathleen BRANNEN Poll 103 St. Paul School, 1527 Alexandra Avenue BOARD TRUSTEE Educator St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre, 327 WARD 4 Tad CHERKEWICH Poll 203 Avenue N South Troy DAVIES J. R. (Ron) BOECHLER Educator Police Officer Poll 303 Father Vachon School, 3722 Centennial Drive Paramedic Dan RICHERT Diane BOYKO Poll 403 Bishop Klein School, 1121 Northumberland Avenue Sean SHAW Labourer/Volunteer Event Co-ordinator Organizer Poll 503 Lawson Heights School, 430 Redberry Road Senior Geochemist Jim CARRIERE Poll 601 Saskatoon Public Library, 311 – 23rd Street East WARD 5 Business Owner WARD 7 École Canadienne-Francaise de Saskatoon, Poll 607 Randy DONAUER Tom FORTOSKY Nolan BLACKSTOCK 1407 Albert Avenue Business Owner Lawyer Student Poll 707 Hugh Cairns School, 2621 Cairns Avenue James FORD Ryan GERSTMAR Bronwyn EYRE Poll 803 College Park School, 3440 Harrington Street Nursing Business Analyst Journalist/ Poll 902 Cliff Wright Library Auditorium, 1635 McKercher Drive broadcaster WARD 6 Tim JELINSKI Poll 1003 Dr. John G. Egnatoff School, 225 Kenderdine Road Retired Director of Blair JP PISIO Charlie CLARK Education Executive Assistant Educator Mobile Poll – Register by October 19, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Lisa LAMBERT Brent WILLIS • If you are unable to leave your home to go to a Polling Station Howard FULLFORD Retired Media Operations Manager Retired because you have a physical disability or limited mobility, you and Shawn MELNYK WARD 8 your resident caregiver (if you have one), may vote from home. Chad LEIER-BERG Business Manager Policy Analyst Judy McLEAN • You must apply to vote at the Mobile Poll by completing an Eugene PAQUIN Project Officer Brandon SNOWSELL Retired Educator application form and forwarding it to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 Senior Customer Rela- Darrell UTLEY p.m. on October 19, 2012. tions Manager Alice RISLING Property Manager Retired Nurse • Application forms are available at www.saskatoon.ca/go/vote, at WARD 7 WARD 9 all Saskatoon Public Library locations, and the Information Desk at Fred WESOLOWSKI Police Officer (Ret.) Nathan SCHNEIDER City Hall, 222 – 3rd Avenue North. Mike BZOWEY Business Owner Office Worker PUBLIC SCHOOL • Please call 975-3240 if you require more information. Mairin LOEWEN Kevin WAUGH Disability Student BOARD TRUSTEE Broadcaster Services WARD 1 WARD 10 Tony OBRIGEWITCH Municipal Karen EDWARDS Ray MORRISON Administrator Art Director/Author Director of Strategic Planning 3 KEY MAP KEY MAP KEY MAP KEY MAP WARD 1

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Poll Polling Place Address 101 Forest Grove School 501 – 115th Street East 102 Sutherland School 1008 Egbert Avenue 103 St. Paul School 1527 Alexandra Avenue 104 First Mennonite Church 418 Queen Street 105 St. Michael School (*) 22 – 33rd Street East 106 Henry Kelsey School 16 Valens Drive * Facilities with an asterisk are wheelchair accessible, but access may be difficult for some people. Voters for whom this is an issue are encouraged to vote either at an Advance Poll or at an adjacent poll [eg. Poll 105 residents vote at St. Paul School (Poll 103)].

Poll Polling Place Address 201 Caswell School 204 – 30th Street West WARD 2 202 Princess Alexandra School 210 Avenue H South St. Mary’s Wellness 203 327 Avenue N South and Education Centre 204 W.P. Bate School 2515 – 18th Street West 205 St. Dominic School 3301 Dieppe Street 206 St. John School 1205 Avenue N South 207 King George School 721 Avenue K South

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Poll Polling Place Address WARD 3 301 Fairhaven School 495 Forrester Road 302 St. Marguerite School 1235 McCormack Road 303 Father Vachon School 3722 Centennial Drive 304 Bishop Roborecki School 24 Pearson Place

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Poll Polling Place Address 401 Westmount School 411 Avenue J North 402 Howard Coad School 431 Avenue T North 403 Bishop Klein School 1121 Northumberland Avenue 404 Dundonald School 162 Wedge Road 405 Caroline Robins School 1410 Byers Crescent 406 St. Peter School 202 Sumner Crescent KEY MAP KEY MAP

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Poll Polling Place Address 501 River Heights School 60 Ravine Drive Rusty Macdonald Library 502 225 Primrose Drive Auditorium 503 Lawson Heights School 430 Redberry Road 504 Silverwood Heights School 403 Silverwood Road 505 Brownell School 247 Russell Road

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Poll Polling Place Address 701 Queen Elizabeth School 1905 Eastlake Avenue 702 St. Frances School 2141 McPherson Avenue Seventh Day Adventist 703 2228 Herman Avenue Christian School KEY MAP KEY MAP KEY MAP KEY MAP 704 John Lake School 2606 Broadway Avenue The Willows Golf & 705 382 Cartwright Street Country Cub Circle Drive 3035 Preston 706 Alliance Church Avenue South 707 Hugh Cairns School 2621 Cairns Avenue 708 Prince Philip School 1715 Drinkle Street 709 Pope John Paul II School 3035 Arlington Avenue 710 Holy Cross High School 2115 McEown Avenue KEY MAP KEY MAP

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Poll Polling Place Address 801 Brevoort Park School 2809 Early Drive 802 Greystone Heights School 2721 Main Street 803 College Park School 3440 Harrington Street 804 St. Augustine School 602 Boychuck Drive 805 Lakewood Civic Centre 1635 McKercher Drive

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CANDIDATE PROFILES

To assist voters in the election process, candidates were given the for spelling or grammatical errors and appears as submitted. opportunity to provide a profile, photograph, and contact information Candidate profile information was accepted only during the nomination with their nomination papers. These profiles could include a statement period, from September 4 to 19 inclusive. of up to 150 words, a recent, head-and-shoulders photograph, and contact information. There were strict criteria about how this The Returning Officer, the City of Saskatoon, and the Public information could be submitted. and Catholic School Boards are not responsible for verifying or investigating the accuracy of the information provided, All of the following candidate information was provided by the nor the content or accuracy of contact information. candidates themselves. The information was not edited, or checked

CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR FOR COUNCIL Donald Atchison Clay Mazurkewich Tom Wolf WARD 1 Robin Bellamy

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Contact Information: Contact Information: Contact Information: Primary Phone: 665-2012 Primary Phone: 373-1686 Primary Phone: 382-9653 (campaign office) Other Phone: 230-2370 Other Phone: 716-5716 Contact Information: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Primary Phone: 230-0045 Website: www.atchison.ca Website: www.tomwolf2012.ca Other Phone: 249-1097 I Clay Mazurkewich am running for Email: [email protected] Don Atchison is a business owner the Mayor seat for I believe that my With Tom Wolf as Mayor of Website: who has been involved in civic candacy is valid to the citizens of Saskatoon, every decision will meet www.electrobinbellamy.com leadership as a city councillor for Saskatoon, I live here all my life and I an important standard: does this Other Contact Info: nine years and as mayor since 2003. know what the people of this unique improve the quality of life for people facebook/twitter Atchison has never missed a council city want. My platform will be re- living in Saskatoon? As Mayor, Tom’s meeting in 18 years and has appeared leased in the next 2 to 4 days to the priorities will be to fix our roads, I was born and raised in Saskatoon, at more than 10,000 events and public. I am about the city, once you reduce traffic congestion by building my wife Morgan and I raised our meetings as mayor. Don Atchison hear my platform, that you will agree a North Bridge and create safe and family in Ward 1. We presently have has worked to get the South Bridge that I am for real, and the citizens of affordable neighbourhoods for 3 children and 10 grandchildren, all and Circle Drive completed, creating Saskatoon will believe in somebody families, singles and seniors. He will living in various neighbourhoods of a more united city. The long-awaited who not in it for monentary support innovation among our entre- Saskatoon. River Landing development, launched gain, in my term each year I will preneurs and graduates and return during Atchison’s tenure, has been donate 25 per cent of my salary to accountability to our finances. For more than 40 years I have had embraced by the people of Saskatoon the Foundations that are important, the privilege of serving Saskatoon Tom grew up on a family farm. He and will be funded by future tax my first contribution will be to the This has helped to ensure that I have is an internationally-recognized revenue. Balanced development Childrens Hosipital at RUH, the other the background and skills to respond researcher and policy analyst at within Saskatoon has come through 2 are just important. to our residents, be fiscally respon- Agriculture Canada and has chaired Atchison’s success in working with sible and take on a leadership role on a national scientific society. He’s senior governments to make more City Council. led Roadmap Saskatoon and his than $375 million available to community association and has been Ward 1 needs a councilor who is able Saskatoon for important projects a board member of the Goldfins to work effectively with both the in the past 5 years. Recognizing Swim Club as well as other non- Federal and Provincial Governments job creation, focusing on attainable profit groups. Tom is enthusiastically to ensure proper funding. We need housing and encouraging Saskatoon’s involved with his sons’ mountain to place more of our city’s budget great volunteers are an important biking activities. Tom and his wife on roads, alley repair and safety, not part of Don Atchison’s commitment. Heather have two active teenage just during election year. See www.atchison.ca. boys and a dog named Riley. A strong cohesive council that supports business and community will also enable Saskatoon to build the north bridge as our traffic continues to create congestion on many of our streets.

The Returning Officer is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided above. 9 Darren Hill lenges facing our ward and our city can continue to improve our diverse Mike San Miguel as we continue to grow. Without and growing city. A lot has been question, our roads and infrastruc- done, and there’s still lots more to do. ture are in disrepair, especially in My commitment to you is to be your Saskatoon’s original neighborhoods full-time Ward 2 City Councillor. and we need to ensure that our That’s what is needed. That’s what roads and basic community services I’ll do. My experience, hard work and are on top of the priority list. Small dedication gives our West-side Ward businesses must be encouraged to Two neighbourhoods a strong voice invest in Ward 2 and Saskatoon’s on City Council. I am proud to stand growth must not leave the west up for the future of our communities. side core behind. Growth needs to I make a difference, and I get the job be encouraged and the red tape and done! Help me continue to work for: Contact Information: bureaucracy facing small businesses Contact Information: Primary Phone: 306.374.4455 must be addressed to keep the • Strong Vibrant Neighbourhoods Primary Phone: 306-291-1761 Other Phone: 306.668.0373 engine running. Citizens deserve • Sustainable Growth Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] and are demanding leadership with • Safe and Improved Streets. Website: www.mikesanmiguel.ca Website: www.darrenhill.ca integrity, vision, and accountability. With your support and my Other Contact Info: I have proven in the past that I am A Candidate that Lives in Ward 3 Twitter - @darrenhill1 determination, we’ll get results. capable to be such a leader and am Mike San Miguel has lived in Ward 3 respectfully asking for your support. for over 20 years and is committed Darren Hill is seeking re-election Together, we can make a difference. to making sure road repairs (i.e., pot in Ward 1. A longtime and current WARD 3 holes, back alleys) and infrastructure resident of Ward 1 Darren has lived in maintenance is completed in a Sutherland, Mayfair, North Park and Ann Iwanchuk timely manner. Mike will work City Park, where he currently lives Robert Godfrey closely with the Saskatoon Police with his family. Service, Fire & Protective Services, Darren is honored to hold the and MD Ambulance to help ensure position of President/CEO of Junior neighbourhoods are safe. He is Achievement. He has experience in committed to allocating tax dollars numerous entrepreneurial and busi- Photograph responsibly for infrastructure and ness ventures, including 26 years in not submitted community development throughout the Saskatchewan tourism sector. the City. An active member of the Saskatoon community, Mike has held Darren has played an active role on several public service positions with his community association and asso- organizations that include United ciated projects, including his family’s Way, Saskatoon Folkfest, the City Community Garden involvement. Contact Information: Contact Information: Primary Phone: 382-1726 Primary Phone: 380-6870 of Saskatoon’s Cultural Diversity & Darren’s mandate is to have a Email: [email protected] Race Relations Committee, National responsive council committed to • Montgomery resident Website: www.anniwanchuk.ca Aboriginal Day Committee, the advancing Saskatoon into being a • MRCI grad Filipino Canadian Association of leader in addressing infrastructure • YMCA, Easterseal & Can. First elected to represent Ward Saskatoon, and the National deficiencies, new road building and Crossroads Alumnus 3 in a by-election last October, Affordable Housing Corporation. repair standards, social programming, • 30 year taxi diploma Ann immediately went to work to In 2010, he was a recipient of the economic development, cultural • Long time Volunteer broadcaster address issues such as safety and Saskatoon Community Foundation’s relations, and safe communities. • Currently drive/dispatch courier infrastructure. Ann helped secure Leadership Award for his work and “I have seen firsthand the power of an additional $1.8 million for our volunteer efforts in the community. individuals to affect positive change roads and $400,000 to address alley and I ask for your support to continue Pat Lorje deficiencies. Ann has listened to to create a community where all its her community and been a strong members have a voice.” advocate for raising issues that are WARD 4 important to residents of Ward 3. A lifelong Saskatoon resident, Ann Troy Davies has lived in both Confederation and WARD 2 Pacific Heights. Ann sits on the following boards and committees: Owen Fortosky • Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority • Tourism Saskatoon • Cultural Diversity Race Relations Contact Information: Committee Primary Phone: 384-1338 • Traffic Safety Committee Email: [email protected] • Naming Advisory Committee • Audit Committee Website: www.patlorje.ca Contact Information: • Administration and Finance Other Contact Info: Primary Phone: 306-227-2446 Committee Twitter - @patlorje Email: [email protected] Other Contact Info: Ann is a negotiator, mediator and Website: troydavies.ca Facebook: facebook.com/patlorje Contact Information: facilitator and also volunteers with a number of organizations that Troy and his wife Nicole are residents Primary Phone: 244-4275 Over the past six years, it has been Email: [email protected] support at-risk youth. of Saskatoon’s west side and a tremendous privilege to represent graduates of Mount Royal Collegiate. Website: fortosky.com Ann and her husband Andy have a your needs and concerns at City Hall. Troy later attended SIAST and the Thank you. I ask for your support for blended family of three daughters, Being born, growing up and then University of Saskatchewan. Troy another term. These are exciting two son-in-laws, and one grandson. has worked as an Advanced Care choosing to live and raise a family in times in Saskatoon. Together, we Ward 2, I am well aware of the chal- Paramedic for 17 years with MD

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Ambulance and in 2003, became and embrace a bold new vision for a Contact Information: Director of Public Affairs and spokes- WARD 5 prosperous Saskatoon. Safe streets, Primary Phone: 306-665-0487 person for MD. Troy implemented fair taxes, and sustainable growth Randy Donauer Hi! I worked for Canada Post for 35 Saskatoon’s Heart Safe Program, are all within our reach, but we have 1 /2 years. I have delivered parcels in coordinating the installation of cardiac to act now before the opportunity each area of my Ward. I have thought defibrillators throughout Saskatoon. to make positive change passes us about getting involved in politics for In 2006 Troy received the Stars by. There has never been a better many years, so now it is time. I am of Life Award from the Governor time to direct the future of our city, ready for the opportunity, meeting General of Saskatchewan for his role and a progressive, responsible City the people in my ward and listening in enhancing EMS in Saskatchewan. Council is vital if we are to succeed. to your concerns. I thank all that In 2007 Troy and MD Ambulance won Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga signed my nomination paper. A lot the SABEX award for Community Filipinang nagboluntaryong tumulong of great people, and I will meet a lot Involvement. Troy founded Synergy at sumusuporta. Hindi ito magiging more. I am looking forward to work- Eight Community Builders in 2009, posible kung wala kayo. ing for and with you and representing an organization committed to raising Contact Information: Demand Better, Expect the Best. you at City Hall. No signs on lawns funds to fill community needs within Primary Phone: 933-2628 from me, but you will see my name Saskatoon. Troy is currently Vice Email: [email protected] on the ballot. President of the Greater Saskatoon Website: www.donauer.ca Chamber of Commerce and owns WARD 6 a salon in downtown Saskatoon. Randy and Lauren have lived in Chad Leier-Berg Troy and Nicole have a 6 year old Saskatoon since 1989 and have Charlie Clark daughter. resided in Ward 5 for the past 18 years. They own a home in Silverwood and have happily raised their family here. Sean Shaw Randy is a business owner in Saskatoon. He attended the Univer- sity of Saskatchewan, worked for the federal government for 11 years, worked at a community church as an Administrator, and coached Saskatoon Minor Basketball for many years. He is also the owner/ Contact Information: Contact Information: Primary Phone: 713-1183 director of a boating safety company. Primary Phone: 2705564 Email: [email protected] He was appointed by the Minister Other Phone: 6659140 Website: www.leierberg.ca of Health to sit on the Saskatoon Email: [email protected] Regional Health Authority in 2008, Website: www.charlieclark.ca Contact Information: I’m running on the 24th because I where he serves on various Other Contact Info: Primary Phone: 370-7429 would like to see Saskatoon grow committees and oversees a budget Twitter - @charlieclark6 Email: [email protected] in a sustainable way. In order to Website: www.seanshaw.ca in excess of $1 Billion per year. I live in Nutana with my wife, Sarah achieve sustainable growth, we After winning the by-election in Buhler, and my three children, Simon, need to focus on every aspect of life My wife Megan and I live in Hampton 2010, Randy has enjoyed serving on in Saskatoon, whether that be the Village, Ward 4’s newest neighbour- Ben and Rachel. In my 6 years on City Council, working on many commit- Council I have learned a lot about our economy, environment, culture, or hood. I earned my Ph.D. from the tees, and overseeing a budget of social - all are equally important and University of Saskatchewan and City - our talented people, diverse $690 Million per year. issues and great potential. I am run- none can be overlooked. Working have since worked in the mining in economic development over the industry. I am currently the Senior ning again to continue in a leadership role over the next four crucial years last decade at both the provincial Geochemist for a large, local, mining and municipal levels, I have gained engineering firm. James Ford for our community. My employment background is in mediation and an understanding and appreciation Over the past few years I have community economic development for how communities have been able dedicated thousands of hours and I bring this in my work as a City to thrive in periods of tremendous serving in leadership positions on Councillor. I believe how we ap- growth. My goal is to use my experi- a range of local organizations and proach the issues is just as important ence to ensure Saskatoon continues boards dedicated to making Saska- as what the issues are. I am proud to be a city that we are all proud to toon an even better place to live: to have been a part of projects such call home, now and into the distant future. Let’s work towards creating a • Chair, Saskatoon Environmental as the Broadway 360 Initiative, the Housing First Homeless Strategy, the higher density downtown and put an Advisory Committee to City Council end to costly urban sprawl. • Chair, Quint Development Saskatoon Accessibility Action plan, Corporation Board of Directors and Station 20 West. These projects Contact Information: reflect a ‘coalition building’ approach • Past-President, Saskatoon Cycles Primary Phone: 306-222-7234 to local politics, bringing people from Brandon Snowsell (cycling safety advocacy) Email: [email protected] all sides together to craft solutions • Past-Vice President, Roadmap Website: that address our challenges. Saskatoon (corporate sustainability) www.facebook.com/FordWard5 During this election I have dedicated Other Contact Info: Twitter - @FordWard5 myself to personally meeting with Howard Fullford our fellow Ward 4 residents on their doorsteps, over 8,000 of them, to On October 24th, you’ll have a listen to the issues and concerns decision to make: Accept more of the important to our families. I look same wasteful spending, sprawling forward to meeting with you. neighbourhoods, and crumbling infrastructure, or choose something better. On October 24th, I’d like you to mark an X next to my name, and Contact Information: send a message to the rest of the Primary Phone: 241-3627 city that Ward 5 is ready to create Email: [email protected] Website: brandonsnowsell.com The Returning Officer is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided above. 11 Brandon Snowsell has lived in Mairin Loewen I served on the Executive of the Contact Information: Saskatoon since 1997, moving here Urban Municipal Administrators Primary Phone: 306-229-7300 to complete his Bachelor of Arts Association. I volunteered many hours Other Phone: 306-343-1640 at the University of Saskatchewan. as a fire fighter and first responder. I Email: [email protected] After finishing his degree, he began coached minor ball and soccer. I was Website: www.erico.ca work in the transportation industry also a member of numerous local and has excelled in various roles of committees and service organizations. Eric lives in East College Park and increasing responsibility, such as has invested 36 years into Ward 8. Lorene and I returned to Saskatoon the Branch Manager position for a He serves the neighbourhoods he in 2009 to be closer to our family national courier company. Currently, knows best. Eric and his wife Shelly and to pursue expanded careers. If Brandon is a Senior Customer have 2 school aged children. He is Saskatoon is to be the next major Relations Manager overseeing the the past president of the ECPCA. player in the Canadian economy, Prairie Region for a national Employee we have to ensure our streets, Eric has been active in many Family Assistance Provider. Contact Information: organizations including Community Primary Phone: 221-5201 sidewalks and alleys are adequate Associations, Service Clubs, minor Most importantly, he is a husband of Email: [email protected] to accommodate the growth. We hockey, soccer, and softball. He is a 9 years and a father to a 5 year old Website: wardseven.ca need an expanded affordable public, daughter and a 2 year old son. senior and accessible transit system level III hockey official and served as and expanded affordable youth Adult Safe Hockey League Referee- Brandon wants to ensure Saskatoon I am pleased to be running for recreation programs. In-Chief, where he managed more continues to grow and prosper. He re-election in Ward 7. I was born in than fifty officials who refereed believes that it is time to focus on the Saskatoon, grew up in Ward 7, and 6000 games. Eric is an IT Project core responsibilities of city governance live in the Avalon neighbourhood. I Manager who supervises innovative and ensure that our infrastructure have a B.A. from Carleton University Margaret Peters projects throughout the province. keeps pace with our growth. He and I have worked for the Govern- wants to contribute to making Sas- ment of Saskatchewan and the Eric believes that a strong city katoon a better city for his children. Saskatchewan Medical Association. begins with strong communities. I presently work at the University of Our economic momentum is creating Saskatchewan. opportunities. Saskatoon is standing at the edge of its future. Eric Since being elected to Council in WARD 7 believes we need forward thinking February of 2011, it has been a plea- leadership and he will lead the way sure to represent you at Council and Mike Bzowey with smart and effective growth for on numerous boards and committees. all Saskatoon residents. As your Councillor, I will focus on these important issues: Contact Information: Primary Phone: 343-6210 • Dedicate predictable funding to Email: [email protected] Ainsley Robertson the preservation and improvement of infrastructure such as roads, I’m Margaret Peters, a single parent, sidewalks, and alleys. wanting to represent you in ward 7 • Improve transportation options Saskatoon City Council. by strengthening public transit, ensuring pedestrian safety, and I grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan increasing facilities for cyclists. and have lived and worked in Whitehorse, Yukon and Mohlin, Contact Information: • Ensure our city’s success through efficient growth, stewardship of Switzerland. I am a Customer service Primary Phone: 306-227-3071 Specialist and have a University Email: [email protected] resources, and commitment to high quality of life for all residents. Education in Sociology and Native Website: mikebzowey.com Studies. I’ve been involved in com- Thank you for your consideration. munity association and fundraising. Contact Information: Mike Bzowey is a father of three, Primary Phone: (306) 290-4085 My concerns for this City are the husband and successful business Email: [email protected] failing infrastructure may it be the owner who has lived in Ward 7 for Tony Obrigewitch Website: ainsleyrobertson.ca over 25 years. streets, the sidewalks or the transit system. I see a need for council to Saskatoon is a great city and with Mike owns and operates Family Pizza be open in its decisions and hold the right leadership, we can make it in the Churchill Shopping Centre and firms to contracts. sharing the road even better. I have the experience, is privileged to be in business for 21 is important and we need to find a energy and dedication to get results years. His background, experience way to do this to make it safe for all for Ward 8: and proven ability to get things that use our streets and sidewalks. done should be an asset on city There will be growing and we have • Resident of Ward 8 for the past council. Mike believes Saskatoon to prepare for tomorrow but we seven years can position itself for growth while need to look after today • Graduate of University of Sas- being fiscally responsible with your katchewan, Bachelor of Commerce tax dollars. He will focus on key in- • Employed by local fund manager frastructure initiatives and services Westcap Mgt. Ltd., focused on that enable the city to be prosper- Contact Information: WARD 8 investing in Saskatchewan Primary Phone: 230 6305 ous, safe and enjoyable for the long • Co-founder and Executive Director Fax: 652 2451 term. As a parent and long time em- Eric Olauson of The Princess Shop, which Email: [email protected] ployer Mike is also keenly interested collects graduation dresses for in helping Saskatoon further develop female students in need In 1972 I moved to Saskatoon to opportunities for young people. attend high school and begin my As your City Councillor I will: “This election is critical to Saskatoon’s working career. I married Lorene in • Respect Your Tax Dollars: keep our continued growth and prosperity. 1976 and we have two children and city competitive and your taxes Growth creates jobs and jobs keep two wonderful grandsons. In 1987 affordable our kids close to home.” Mike Bzowey we relocated to rural Saskatchewan • Be Accountable: hold additional where I began my career in Municipal public ward meetings and always Government Administration. be available The Returning Officer is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided above. 12 SASKATOON CIVIC ELECTIONS

• Encourage Smart Growth: make Website: www.votesharonward8.com Dennis will bring creativity, energy, Contact Information: sure development is better for your competence and credible service to Primary Phone: 652 2576 taxes and the environment Sharon Wingate has been committed the citizens of Ward - 9 and the city Email: [email protected] • Improve Traffic Flow: be a strong to her community and city for 18 years. as a whole. Website: www.bevdubois.com voice for better traffic connections Her community association positions Other Contact Info: Dennis loves Saskatoon. He humbly and proper road maintenance include president, vice-president, Twitter - @BevDubois asks the citizens of Wildwood, sports coordinator and coach. She Ainsley Robertson: Proven Lakeview, Lakeridge, Lakewood and was the liaison for the Sid Buckwold Bev Dubois is a lifelong resident of leadership. Strong voice. Rosewood for their vote on October Park enhancement project, raising Saskatoon. Since 2003, Bev has had 24, 2012. over $70,000. Sharon has served on a practical and sensible approach, the Leisure Services Advisory Board, along with the commitment to be Karen Rooney Lakewood Suburban Committee and an effective representative for your SHR’s committee developing Client Tiffany Paulsen concerns. Re-elected in 2006 and and Family Centered Care. 2009, Bev continues to utilize her experience and background in the Sharon received her B.Ed., was business community and volunteer employed by the Greater Saskatoon sector to find solutions to complex Catholic Schools, and is now devel- challenges facing our growing city. oping Laurel Green Estates at Emma Lake. She is married to Rick and has She is accountable for the efficient four children. Sharon will encourage use of your tax dollars. Bev is continued growth and necessary always accessible to residents and infrastructure. She would like the does her homework for Council and City to be accountable and fiscally Committee Meetings. Contact Information: responsible, providing a transparent Primary Phone: 227-1266 Bev has served on almost every strategic plan that is informative to Contact Information: Email: [email protected] Primary Phone: 2228881 board and committee of Saskatoon the public. Website: www.karenrooney.ca Email: [email protected] City Council, including Planning and To Ward 8 specifically, she will Website: www.tiffanypaulsen.ca Operations, Audit, Technical, District Born and raised in Saskatoon, Karen provide information on the proposed Other Contact Info: and Municipal Planning Commissions, Rooney attended the Saskatoon East Sector Plan and Perimeter Twitter - @TiffanyPaulsen Saskatoon Public Library, Tourism French School, École Canadienne- Highway. www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_ Saskatoon, Wanuskewin Heritage Française and graduated from the tnmn#!/pages/Tiffany- Park, Meewasin Valley Authority, Sharon invites you to contact her. University of Saskatchewan College Paulsen/225843100014 Board of Police Commissioners, and of Nursing. Karen is a homeowner Credit Union Centre. and resident of Briarwood in Ward 8 It is an honour and a privilege to have Bev works full-time on behalf of and works in Oncology/Hematology WARD 9 represented the people of Ward 9 residents of Ward 10 & asks for your at Royal University Hospital. for the past 12 years. My record of vote on October 24th. proven leadership and community Karen has displayed leadership, Dennis Nowoselsky commitment to the people of Saska- creativity and an ability to bring people toon is something I am very proud of. together in the workplace through Mark Horseman her involvement in patient and family During my time as a City Councillor, I centered care initiatives within the have earned a reputation for getting Saskatoon Health Region. She has things done, particularly in Ward 9. also worked with senior SHR adminis- Ward 9 has seen numerous improve- trators to develop a program bridging ments in traffic and pedestrian the practice/theory gap between safety through road enhancements bedside and non-bedside nurses. and signalized intersections. Most importantly, due to increased police Karen is involved in numerous local, presence, Ward 9 boasts the lowest national and international initiatives Contact Information: crime rate in the City. I have worked including as a mentor for internation- Primary Phone: (306) 361-6680 very hard to ensure we have a strong ally educated nurses through the Email: [email protected] and vibrant City so all citizens can Saskatchewan Intercultural Associa- enjoy our economic prosperity, a Contact Information: tion, a delegate to the 17th United Dennis Nowoselsky has dedicated Primary Phone: 3718743 sustainable environment and a high Nations Framework Convention on his life to public service. He is a Email: [email protected] quality of life. I look forward to work- Climate Change, a member of Next healthy, retired family counsellor Website: www.markhorseman.ca ing with residents collaboratively so Up Saskatchewan advisory board who lives in Ward - 9 (Bronson Cres). Other Contact Info: Twitter - @ Saskatoon continues to be a great and as a member of the University MarkHorseman He has eight years of urban councillor place to live, work and raise a family! of Saskatchewan Senate. experience. His skills in communication, advocacy, negotiating, and listening, Mark is an information technology will be major assets to his constitu- professional, employed at the

Sharon Wingate ents. He is knowledgeable in inter- WARD10 University of Saskatchewan. He governmental affairs and council specializes in business intelligence decision-making. Bev Dubois and data quality, which means he is responsible for the accuracy of Dennis believes property taxes are information used by university excessively high in Saskatoon leadership to make decisions. compared to other western Canadian cities. We truly need An active member of the community, more affordable, quality housing. Mark volunteers for a number of community groups and recently Present City Council’s approval of coached soccer for the Under 8 “mega-projects” should not be at the league. He was a key member of the expense of basic taxpayer services, team that successfully worked to Contact Information: i.e. street maintenance, snow removal, elect Roger Parent to the provincial Primary Phone: 306-290-0651 improved traffic flow planning etc. legislature in 2011, and he currently Email: [email protected] serves as the president of the

The Returning Officer is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided above. 13 Conservative Party of Canada Saskatoon-Humboldt Electoral CANDIDATES FOR BOARD MEMBER OF THE SASKATOON District Association. PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 13 Mark first ran for Saskatoon city council in 2009, placing second to sessional lecturer, Holly is keenly School Division and as chairman of its Bev Dubois. With encouragement WARD 1 aware of the need to build strong finance committee, moved it to a 1.5 from his neighbours and community educational fundamentals in early million deficit to a 660,000 surplus. members, and with the experience Karen Edwards years to prepare students for success Winston holds a Certificate in of one campaign under his belt, Mark after secondary school. Holly is Business Administration from CMHC, will again seek to represent the strongly committed to working with and is only on course short of citizens of Ward 10 as their elected the Province of Saskatchewan to completing a BA in Arts and Sciences. city councillor. ensure adequate funding is available and allocated to support public Winston was instrumental in estab- school programming that reflects lishing the Northern Oriented Regional Zach Jeffries the increasingly diverse needs of our Teachers Education Program. children, youth and families. Holly He was instrumental in establishing volunteers with numerous non-profit culture week to celebrate diversity in organizations in Saskatoon and is a the North and was recently honoured strong advocate for student volun- as a founder and builder for youth. Contact Information: teerism and community engagement. Primary Phone: 934-5287 After six years working in the private He has concerns about preparation Email: [email protected] sector, Holly currently works with for H1N1 virus and bus services and STEP, a non-profit member-based bus driver services for our schools. I feel fortunate to have called organization dedicated to helping Winston is a Marathon paddler, Saskatoon my home for over Saskatchewan businesses realize recently celebrating Canadian twenty-five years. My husband and global opportunities. mapmaker David Thompson by Information: I have worked and raised our two Contact canoeing from Rocky Mountain Primary Phone: (306) 229-8721 daughters in this beautiful, thriving House to Thunder Bay, Ontario. Email: [email protected] city. I have spent many years on the Website: www.zachjeffries.ca executive committees of School WARD 2 Community Council and Community It is an exciting time to be in Saska- Associations. I have chaired a build- Vernon Linklater Sultan Ali Sadat toon. Growth and opportunity are ing committee and fundraised on everywhere and you deserve a City behalf of many projects. Councillor who is up to the challenge I am encouraged by many of the ini- of listening to your concerns and tiatives of the current Public School making Saskatoon an even better Board, namely the Literacy for Life place to live. program. As a children’s author, I seek Saskatoon has been home for my to support and expand such efforts entire life. I live in Ward 10. I know the as well as champion new ones. issues. As your Councillor, I will push We must support and encourage for a new north bridge, better traffic our changing communities while flow and roads, more openness and continuing to celebrate and share our Contact Information: Contact Information: transparency, and common sense own unique history. Families need Email: [email protected] Primary Phone: 306-978-6621 solutions. to know that they matter and that Other Phone: 306-881-6621 education matters. It matters to me. Email: [email protected] Whether it is through my work as I have been to all of the Ward 2 I believe strongly in responsible a Program Coordinator with Junior Schools. Very suportive of our decision-making, accountability and My Name Is Sultan Ali Sadat I am a Achievement, in my business, or as a Comminity and Students, asking honesty and I look forward to your recent graduate from the University volunteer in the community, I know for a third term for Ward 2 Looking support. of Saskatchewan majoring in Human how to get things done. for your support Thank you and remember to Vote for Vernon Resources and Organizational On October 24th, I ask for your Behaviour. I also have a 4-year support to become your next Holly Kelleher Degree in Economics and a Diploma Councillor. Let’s keep Saskatoon in Accounting. I am married and have moving forward. Winston McKay four children aged 4 to 14. We are proud resident of Saskatoon (Ward For a Councillor who values hard 2) for 12 years. Current occupation: work, common sense, and results, Employed with Saskatoon Open Door vote Zach Jeffries. Society as Settlement Counsellor Check my website for more and Cultural Bridging Consultant, information: www.zachjeffries.ca facilitating public presentations. Previous employment: • Acting Supervisor of finance • Bookkeeper / accountant

Contact Information: • Teacher Primary Phone: 306 230 2631 Contact Information: • HR analyst Email: [email protected] Primary Phone: 9796130 Other Phone: 2818814 Community Work In the past 12 Holly Kelleher, first elected in 2009, Email: [email protected] years I have volunteered with many will again be seeking to represent community organizations; Ward 1 as a Public School Board Winston McKay cares about the • Saskatoon City Police trustee. A graduate of the University schools and the students in his ward. • Revenue Canada, Saskatoon branch of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of • United Way, Saskatoon and Area Commerce and Master’s of Business He has served eleven years on the • Habitat for Humanity, Saskatoon Administration, and currently a board of the huge Northern Lights

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• Refugee Coalition, Saskatoon Contact Information: a supporter of Saskatoon School • Saskatchewan Integration and Primary Phone: 384-4001 WARD 5 Board’s Literacy for Life initiative Coordination Committee Other Phone: 290-9999 and welcomes the opportunity to • Aga Khan Foundation Canada on Email: [email protected] Colleen MacPherson contribute to the Saskatoon School World Partnership Walk Website: www.candicemaclean.info Board’s goal of building “community • Afghan Association of Saskatoon shared ownership and responsibility A Library Technician for 37 years for the well-being and education of with the Saskatoon Public School our children and youth.” Division, Candice has worked in many WARD 3 schools throughout the city. She is married with four children and has Tad Cherkewich Donna Banks lived in the Dundonald neighborhood for twenty four years. Candice would like to continue serving the school division and the Contact Information: community from a new perspective Primary Phone: 931-0132 as a Public School Trustee in Ward 4. Other Phone: 966-6610 Email: [email protected] Candice believes in fiscal responsibil- ity, would to see the return of full It is a privilege to represent Ward day kindergarten, and the return of 5 students, and indeed all public adequate funding from the provincial school students and their families, Contact Information: government to address the financial in my role as a trustee. It is critically Contact Information: Primary Phone: 306 384 8899 shortfalls which the school division important that we make decisions Primary Phone: 306-242-4867 Email: [email protected] faced this year. based on what is best for students. Email: [email protected] Other Contact Info: Other Contact Info: Saskatoon Public Schools is recog- I will help ensure student success is [email protected] Twitter - @hockeymom1959 nized nationally for it’s excellence always the top priority. In the coming and it’ innovative delivery of education term, we can expect more enrolment A long time Ward 6 resident, Tad is a Donna Banks has embraced and to the students of Saskatoon. growth and diversity in our public retired teacher and administrator of appreciated the opportunity to Candice wishes to see that continue schools. To help us address these the Saskatoon Public Schools. Married represent Ward 3 as the Saskatoon and grow to allow for the best exciting challenges, I will continue with 3 adult children, he is actively Public School Board Trustee over the possible education for the students to advocate for appropriate funding engaged with family and community. past three years. She has attended of Saskatoon. of public education in Saskatoon, all board meetings and is very active and sound financial stewardship of He volunteers as Chair of the Funding in the schools. Donna is proud to those funds. Other priorities include Committee of the Not-for-Profit have lived in Ward 3 for 27 years, expanding the board’s literacy Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation, where her son attends Fairhaven Adrienne Stone and collegiate renewal initiatives, member of the Government Affairs School. She supports and is com- developing programming that meets Committee, SRAR, and past chair of mitted to furthering the Saskatoon the needs of 21st century learners the Saskatoon Autism Society. His Public Schools priorities: Literacy for and ensuring our schools are healthy, strengths in financial affairs, budget- Life and Collegiate Renewal. Donna safe environments. My first term as ing, negotiating, leadership and a has a proven track record of being a trustee confirmed that education connection with people also come organized, able to meet deadlines, truly is the shared responsibility of from experience as Board Director of fulfilling obligations through her school, family and community. It is a a major financial institution, Public work with the Saskatoon Public partnership I value. School Board Trustee, and indepen- Schools Foundation and Sundog Arts dent realtor. A strong commitment Society as well as numerous other to accountability and collaboration, boards and Teams she has being Contact Information: WARD 6 he appreciates the needs within the involved with. Her priorities are that Primary Phone: 974-4487 school system and the community. student’s needs must always be put Email: Kathleen Brannen Tad will: first. She looks forward to represent- [email protected] • Advocate for required funding for ing Ward 3 for another 4 year term. Website: quality education through program Vote on October 24. www.facebook.com/stoneward4 supports; • Make fiscally responsible decisions I am a wife and mother of 4 children that allow students to reach their WARD 4 aged 8, 3 and new twins. I am potential; president of the Saskatchewan • Promote balance between Dan Danielson Party for Massey Place. Currently academics, arts and physical I am on maternity leave from my education to develop well-rounded, healthy students. Photograph and position as Constituency Assistant. I attended University of Regina Kathleen Brannen is an educator Candidate before transferring to SIAST to study and mother of two who lives in the Statement Business Administration and I am Nutana neighbourhood. She holds Dan Richert not submitted currently studying Economics through a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Athabasca. As the the University of Saskatchewan parent of a student at Dundonald and has been a voice teacher, both School, I have personal knowledge privately and for the Saskatoon Candice MacLean of the overcrowding problem at Conservatory of Music. She has the school and that a new school worked as a teacher of English as a is needed for the growing Hampton second language in Japan, France Village community. As School and Canada, and currently teaches Trustee in Ward 4, I am prepared to yoga in Saskatoon. Kathleen is a work with all levels of government former board member of the Spadina along with the Catholic School Board Childcare Co-op, which oversees Contact Information: to achieve positive results for our Ecole Victoria’s preschool program, Primary Phone: 373-4475 children. On October 24th, vote for a and has volunteered as a literacy Email: [email protected] positive change in Ward 4 tutor with READ Saskatoon. She is The Returning Officer is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided above. 15 Website: Twitter - @dan_richert Bronwyn Eyre This requires an active community Judy McLean was born and raised in Other Contact Info: Facebook: member, who is a proven leader Saskatoon. She completed a Bachelor Dan Richert for Public School Board and will work to keep the school of Arts degree with Honours at the Trustee Ward 6 division growing. I will advocate for University of Saskatchewan (Sociol- more provincial education funding, ogy major) and a Master of Arts As our city grows we need to think accessible and inclusive education degree at the University of British progressively and invest in our youth. in Saskatoon schools, the need to Columbia. She has worked in both This means providing schools with lessen overcrowding because of city provincial and federal governments the proper resources and making sure growth, and a review of policies that and is currently employed with students can learn in a safe and wel- may be disadvantaging students Correctional Service of Canada at coming environment. If elected I will: after graduation. Most importantly, the Regional Headquarters. She is • Find better ways to measure the I will be a transparent, responsible, married to Michael McLean and they effectiveness of anti-bullying Contact Information: and accountable Trustee. On October have four school aged children - programs and if necessary, propose Email: [email protected] 24 your support would be greatly Kayvan, Kendra, Ferris and Mallory. new policies to tackle bullying. appreciated. Judy is sensitive to the needs of busy • Go door-to-door in between election As a parent and a professional, I have families and shares the desire of other years to talk to people about the long been an ardent advocate for parents to have their children edu- issues. improving the educational experience Brent Willis cated in an environment where they • Fight for full day kindergarten. of our children. can achieve academic success and • Speak up against needless In my capacity as a columnist (formerly acquire practical skills. Judy believes provincial funding cuts. for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and, in a common-sense “back to basics” About me: currently, for the Calgary Herald), as approach to educating our youth and • I worked at Rosthern Junior from well as a regular contributor on Sas- she is committed to ensuring that our 2001 to 2005. katchewan’s NewsTalk Radio, I often children’s needs are the priority. • I have a Bachelor of Arts in political raise education-related topics. I have studies from the University of questioned the number of professional development days, challenged the Saskatchewan. Darrell Utley • I have been a resident of the ward wisdom of all-day kindergarten, called for 6 years. for more effective French language instruction-and, generally, for higher Contact Information: I am passionate about education provincial standards. In a recent Primary Phone: 306-384-5598 because many of my family members Calgary Herald piece, I discussed how Other Phone: 306-371-5598 are educators or have taught the poorly science is often taught. Email: [email protected] educators With falling literacy rates, dubious Brent Willis is a parent of two new-math methods, and virtually no elementary school children. As a teaching of history or geography- businessman, Brent Willis has proven WARD 7 particularly at the elementary school leadership in the financial industry. level-our students are falling behind. Brent views concerns as opportuni- Nolan Blackstock They deserve better. ties for growth and improvement, Contact Information: Primary Phone: 955-9281 As a Saskatoon Public School Trustee, addressing questions through Other Phone: 370-7172 I will be your voice for greater communication and collaboration. Email: [email protected] accountability, higher standards, Brent enjoys volunteering his time for Website: www.utleyward8.com and common sense. community sports, such as Cardinals Baseball, Saskatoon Water Polo, and Saskatoon Minor Hockey, as well as I am seeking a third term to represent being a frequent parent volunteer in Ward 8 on the public school board. BLAIR PISIO his children’s classrooms and school. For six years I have worked together Brent Willis is committed to with trustees, administration, Contact Information: • Growth and Diversity educators, support staff, families Primary Phone: 13062492951 • Efficient management of current and school community councils to Other Phone: 13062215568 school facilities as well as future ones make decisions that meet the diverse Email: [email protected] • Responsible use of tax dollars needs of all students. • Effective communication with all Website: www.NolanBlackstock.com We all have the same goal: to educational stakeholders provide supports for students with • Advocating for high levels of learning Hi, my name is Nolan Blackstock, and special needs, see improved student for all for the past 3 years I have worked for achievement, higher graduation rates the Government of Saskatchewan and a balance of academics, extra- and have a good understanding of Contact Information: curricular activities, athletics and what it takes to get results when Primary Phone: 306-290-9647 WARD 8 fine arts programs for students from working with the government. I am Email: [email protected] kindergarten to grade 12. returning to the University in the Website: Judy McLean winter to pursue another degree. http://facebook.com/ElectBlair Being a steward for the public purse There are three things that are key Other Contact Info: requires responsible decision-making to what I am running on. http://twitter.com/BlairJPPisio to maintain infrastructure, keep up with advances in technology and pro- 1. An adamant opposition to the I live in Ward 7 with my wife and vide sufficient classroom resources no-zero rule for plagiarism or two children and have always been for teachers and education associates. assignments that are not handed in. engaged with my community. When 2. Building a strong working relation- If re-elected on October 24th I will the opportunity arose to lead the continue to visit schools across ship with the provincial government, Stonebridge Community Association, civic government, and separate the division and support decisions I became President. Now, I have that have a positive impact in the school board to improve accessibility the opportunity to serve Ward 7 as of education to Ward 7 residents. classroom and promote culturally Public School Board Trustee, and I am Contact Information: responsive learning. 3. Improving the communication and thrilled. I have a passion for education, Primary Phone: 384 9207 engagement that the public school and with the growth of our city, it Other Phone: 371 0332 board has with Saskatoon. is time for us to invest in our youth. Email: [email protected]

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styles and cultural traditions so that in Education. Our strategic learning Email: [email protected] WARD 9 everyone can benefit. Your Board priorities, Collegiate Renewal, and Website: https://www.facebook. member must be an advocate for Literacy for Life have won this pres- com/trusteemorrison Nathan Schneider students, teachers and parents and tigious award. Our future is bright Other Contact Info: https://www. I am ready to be your advocate. as we continue to focus on student twitter.com/Mcbicycle achievement and innovation. We want all our students to be engaged. I am a 22 year resident of Ward 10 and have been involved in education for Kevin Waugh I am proud that we have eliminated school fees at the elementary level. the past 18 years, married with two We have experienced tremendous children and active in the community. growth and diversity in our division, I am committed to focus on: students but not without challenges. As your and learning, working with the trustee I ask for your continued community, and the efficient use of support as we embrace growth and tax dollars. During my nine years on Contact Information: move forward in our community. the Board, Saskatoon Public Schools Email: [email protected] students have made gains in out- comes, new programming has been I am a lifetime resident of Saskatoon. WARD 10 introduced to improve retention and I was educated by the public system graduation rates, and new schools

in Saskatoon and I have been active in Contact Information: including Willowgrove are a reality. the community for a number of years. Primary Phone: 373-0077 Ray Morrison I firmly believe in a solid foundation Other Phone: 229-0239 My experience as trustee since of education to give students the Email: [email protected] 2003 and Board Chair since 2006 best opportunity for success in life. provide me a clear understanding of Two key pillars in my vision would be I have had the privilege of being your the complexity of public education to restore the full-day Kindergarten trustee in Ward 9 for the last six particularly in these times of growth program, and implement career years, and currently serving as vice and increasing diversity. education so students know what chair. As a long time resident and community supporter I will continue My commitment is to continue my they need for success and what job focus while being accountable to opportunities are there for them. to advocate for public education. Our Board of Education is clearly focused the electors. My goal is to provide It is vital that our teachers be on the learning agenda. This past schools and programming that build on equipped with the tools and resources year our division won the Premier’s Contact Information: students’ passions to develop citizens Primary Phone: 306 249 3989 necessary to adapt classroom Award for Innovation and Excellence who will contribute to society. instruction to a variety of learning Other Phone: 306 221 7517 CANDIDATES FOR BOARD MEMBER OF THE ST. PAUL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 20

J.R. (Ron) Boechler tion through funding that is equitable construction of Holy Family. Student with SaskTel and currently business and sustainable. I believe smaller achievement and faith journeys of owner of a residential Renovation classrooms contribute directly to students and staff remained priorities. Company. student success. I believe parents have I will continue advocating for I have been truly blessed, and most the right to choose the education realistic class ratios, resources for fortunate to have been a Board that is best for their children. optimal learning, effective supports Member since 1997, nine of those for teachers, facilities improvement years as Board Chair. and construction. I promote a division Diane Boyko that develops strong, spiritual I believe we must continue to “Tell individuals, immersed in Jesus Our Story” to maintain, and safe- Christ’s teachings, who with the guard our Catholic School system. guidance of our staff, graduate to The gospel values, faith dimen- sion and its fundamental belief of Contact Information: become leaders in our community. Primary Phone: 306.249.5658 I humbly ask for your support. inclusiveness that is paramount in Email: [email protected] the objectives of Catholic Education within our division. I am happily married to Patricia and Jim Carriere I will, if re-elected, without compro- we have four children. Two have mise, protect, promote and defend graduated, one is in high school and the stewardship of Catholic learning, one is in elementary school. I am lobby the government for fair and employed as a police officer and have equitable funding, to provide sufficient been privileged to serve the commu- Contact Information: Primary Phone: 382-2832 and safe facilities, adequate resources nity in the following capacities: Email: [email protected] to optimize student learning, and • Board Member for Greater Church to guarantee this shared and Saskatoon Catholic Schools I seek a fourth term on the GSCS equal gift we call “Catholic Education”. • Saskatoon Youth Soccer Board. Board Chair for the last four • YMCA years, I attend St. George’s Ukrainian • Blackstrap Youth Camp Catholic Cathedral and co-ordinate • Citizens on Patrol the Sundog Faire. I sit on the Univer- Tom Fortosky • School Council sity Senate, co-chaired the JUNOs, Contact Information: I am seeking your support for re- and served on the CCMA host Primary Phone: 306-221-1272 election. As trustee I have enjoyed committee. I have two daughters. Other Phone: 306-373-8989 working for and with the families This term, our Board led a strong Email: [email protected] attending our schools. I believe lobby for equitable opportunities an important role as trustee is to for our growing, diverse student I am married to Susan and have four represent parents and their children’s population. We opened Humboldt children, all graduates of the Catholic interests at the board table. I believe Collegiate and St. Mary’s, began School Division. Previous occupation we need and deserve quality educa- renovations at several schools and was manager of Customer Services The Returning Officer is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided above. 17 Contact Information: Tim Jelinski Community Association (board member Eugene Paquin will draw on his back- Primary Phone: 665-6047 for ten years), President of St. Luke ground as an educator, administrator Other Phone: 230-7067 School Parent Council, President of and volunteer to work with others on Email: [email protected] CFQC-TV Staff Association, Director the Board to safeguard that our faith of Saskatoon Raiders Minor Zone 2 and Gospel values are clearly evident I am seeking re-election to the Greater Softball, Saskatoon Friendship Inn in the life of our school community. Eu- Saskatoon Catholic School Board. I Volunteer. gene is active in his Parish through sev- am excited about our growth. Our eral ministries including Parish Council division built a new Saint Mary’s. We and as a member of the Knights of are building Holy Family elementary in Shawn Melnyk Columbus. Eugene volunteers in the Willowgrove. More and more parents community through numerous boards are choosing to send their children to and charities. He and his wife, Debby, our schools. Contact Information: have four adult children. Primary Phone: 649-0423 We will be challenged to advocate for Email: [email protected] fair and equitable funding, including recognition for special needs and di- The gift of Catholic education is learn- Alice Risling versity. We must be vigilant to ensure ing, witnessing and experiencing the that parents always have the choice richness of our faith together. As a of Catholic education. former teacher, principal and director Photograph and of education for Prince Albert Catholic, Candidate I am committed to ensuring equity of I served with dedication and passion, Contact Information: opportunity and participation for all Statement fostering academic excellence in a Primary Phone: 241-5707 students in the programs and activi- faith-filled environment. I have long Email: [email protected] not submitted ties in our schools. served in parish and diocesan leader- I presently serve as president of the ship roles. At the Cathedral of the Being a graduate of the Saskatoon Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Holy Family, I serve on Parish Pastoral Catholic School system has shown Association. I am a lawyer employed Council, and on various committees me the importance of a quality, faith based education. This was instilled Frederick (Fred) Nicholas as Labour Relations Manager for Fed- and ministries. This past year, I was Wesolowski erated Co-operatives. I am married, a member of the Cathedral Gala through generations of family involve- have three children and am a member Committee and St. Joseph High School ment within the Catholic system. My of the Cathedral of the Holy Family community council. I value the impact grandfather was an educator for 36 and the Knights of Columbus. Catholic education has had on me and years and my parents recently retired my four children. With my experience, from Greater Saskatoon Catholic knowledge, and deep commitment, I Schools as educators. Ryan Gerstmar welcome the opportunity to serve as Running for the Separate School Board a trustee. I am committed to working in 2009 was a valuable experience. with government and other stakehold- I continue to follow the progress of ers to ensure quality Catholic education Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools for our youth, preparing them to make and the challenges the system is fac- a positive difference in the world. ing. I believe I can make a difference. Contact Information: Primary Phone: 931-7882 I believe that supporting diversity in Fax: 384-0873 education is vital for the success of Email: [email protected] Lisa Lambert students. My experience with the Open Door Society job fair program • Born and raised in Saskatoon strengthened my belief in providing ed- • Retired police officer ucational programming that supports • Graduate of Saskatchewan Police

Contact Information: the diverse needs of our students. College Email: [email protected] • Bachelor degree in Sociology/ Website: ryangerstmar.ca In my role as a business manager, I Psychology (University of Saskatch- recognize the importance of listening ewan) Ryan Gerstmar is a Business Analyst to the ideas and concerns of others. • Bachelor degree in Human Justice with experience in multiple business (University of Regina) sectors including education. He has • Presently serving as schoolboard a Bachelor of Science in Physics and trustee and is committed to defend an Advanced Certificate of Science in Eugene Paquin and lobby for quality Catholic Computer Science. Ryan has a broad Contact Information: education anchored in gospel values. perspective of the Saskatoon Catholic Primary Phone: 931-9266 I believe all children deserve Catholic School system (SCSS), being a gradu- Email: [email protected] education that will meet and support ate of the SCSS, having a mother who Married with three children. Career in their individual needs. taught within the SCSS, and having a the media (radio and TV). • I strongly believe next to love the daughter in the system. Registered member and liturgical greatest gift we can give our children Ryan believes Catholic schools are minister of St. Philip Neri Parish and is education critical as they promote Catholic member of CWL. First elected to the Additional background: family values and prepare children for Greater Saskatoon Catholic Board of “life”. He is against “No Zero” policies • As a current Schoolboard Trustee I Education in 2003 and remain com- Contact Information: as they do not prepare young adults mitted as a trustee to preserve and Primary Phone: 306-381-4548 am familiar with the expectations, for adulthood. Schools are an integral enhance the gift of Catholic Education. Email: [email protected] ethos and cultural demands of part of our communities and he Trustee involvement includes: Chair Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. believes the SCSS should have schools of GSCS Together in Faith and Action Catholic trustees are called upon to • I support fiscally responsible spend- in all new neighborhoods. The school Committee, Chair of GSCS Catholic develop a growth strategy at a time division has had excellent success, but ing, Budget Planning and effective Faith Committee (2006-2011), Director when student enrolment is increasing and achievable Long term goals. Ryan believes there is always room for of GSCS Foundation, Director of in our schools. As a Trustee, I will improvement; boy’s reading compre- Saskatoon Friendship Inn, Member ensure the financial wellbeing of the • I believe in the importance of working hension and dropout rates for at risk of 2010-2011 SSBA Education Equity Catholic school system and confront together to understand and support students being two examples. Working Advisory Group. those who would challenge its mission. the needs of the students, staff, and Catholic Education offers a life-sustain- the parents based on the teachings Received the President’s Volunteer ing and spiritual distinctiveness to the of Jesus Christ. Award of Distinction from Volunteer growth and development of children in Saskatoon in 2005 for past volunteer our schools and to their families. service such as: President of Lakeridge The Returning Officer is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided above. 18 WHERE TO VOTE/CITY MAP WITH WARD BOUNDARIES

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