Prince Albert City Council Explained

Prince Albert City Council
Foundation:1885
House Type:City Council
Leader1 Type:Mayor of Prince Albert
Leader1:Bill Powalinsky
Election1:November 13, 2024
Seats:9 (8 plus mayor)
Voting System1:FPTP
Last Election1:November 13, 2024
Next Election1:November 28, 2028
Meeting Place:Council Chambers, Main Floor, City Hall, 1084 Central Ave, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Motto:Gateway to the North
Term Length:4 years

Prince Albert City Council is the governing body of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Composition

The Council consists of the City's Mayor and eight elected city councillors, with city councillors representing the interests of each of the eight wards of the City. The last election for council was in 2024.

History

The Council's history dates back to the incorporation of Prince Albert Settlement as a town in 1885, under its first mayor; Thomas McKay. It was also the year, Prince Albert was incorporated as a town.

Council members

Mayor

Bill Powalinsky is the current mayor[1] of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and head of the City Council. He was elected in the 2024 civic election having defeated incumbent mayor, Greg Dionne, and mayoral candidate Brittany Marie Smith.[2] [3]

Ward 1

Daniel Brown is the current councillor representing Ward 1, which encompasses the West Flat area of the City. Ward 1 currently has the highest percentage of youth of any ward in Prince Albert and is rebranding itself as a vibrant desirable place to live. Ward 1 runs adjacent the North Saskatchewan River and hosts a large portion of the Rotary Trail. He was elected in the 2024 civic election having defeated Larry Vandale. He replaced Charlene Miller, who opted-to not seek re-election.[2] [4]

Ward 2

Troy Parenteau is the current councillor representing Ward 2, which encompasses the Historical Cathedral District, Prince Albert's downtown core, as well as Hazedell, Nordale, and the North Industrial district north of the North Saskatchewan River. He was elected in the 2024 civic election having defeated Meghan Mayer. He replaced Terra Lennox-Zepp who opted-to not seek re-election.[2] [5]

Ward 3

Tony Head is the current councillor representing Ward 3 which includes the Midtown area of the East Flat portion of the City. He was first elected in the 2020 civic election.[6]

Ward 4

Bryce Laewetz is the current councillor representing Ward 4 which encompasses the eastern portion of the East Flat area of the City. He was elected in the 2024 civic election having defeated Perry Trusty. He replaced Don Cody decided who opted to not seek re-election.[2] [7]

Ward 5

Stephen Ring is the current councillor representing Ward 5 which encompasses the Crescent Heights area of the City, as well as parts of the Carlton Park neighbourhood. He was elected in the 2024 civic election having defeated Shaun Harris. He replaced Dennis Ogrodnick who opted to not seek re-election.[2] [8]

Ward 6

Blake Edwards is the current councillor representing Ward 6 which encompasses the Crescent Acres and Carlton Park neighbourhoods on the east side of the City. He was first elected in the 2016 civic election.[9]

Ward 7

Dawn Kilmer is the current councillor representing Ward 7. Ward 7 includes the East Hill neighbourhood of the City. She was first elected in the 2020 civic election.[6]

Ward 8

Darren Solomon is the current councillor for Ward 8 which encompasses the West Hill neighbourhood of the city. Solomon was elected in a by-election in 2023 after Ted Zurakowski resigned earlier that year.[10] [11]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Members of Council . 11 April 2022 .
  2. Web site: LIVE: Results of the municipal election. November 13, 2024. paNOW. November 13, 2024.
  3. Web site: ‘I am humbled’: Powalinsky wins three-way race for mayor. Kerr. Jason. November 14, 2024. Prince Albert Daily Herald. November 14, 2024.
  4. Web site: After 16 yrs on Prince Albert city council, Charlene Miller won’t run for re-election. August 26, 2024. Prince Albert Daily Herald. November 15, 2024.
  5. Web site: Lennox-Zepp will not run in fall election. McNeil. Susan. September 3, 2024. paNOW. November 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: 2020 Civic and School Boards Election Results. November 9, 2020. City of Prince Albert. November 13, 2024.
  7. Web site: ‘It’s always a tough decision’: longtime city councillor Don Cody cites age as reason for not seeking re-election. Kerr. Jason. June 26, 2024. Prince Albert Daily Herald. November 15, 2024.
  8. Web site: Councellor Ogrodnick announces he won’t run for re-election. Nielson. Nick. August 22, 2024. paNOW. November 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: 2016 Civic and School Boards Election Results. October 26, 2016. City of Prince Albert. November 13, 2024.
  10. Web site: 2023 Prince Albert Ward 8 by-election. June 2, 2023. City of Prince Albert. June 28, 2023.
  11. Web site: Ted Zurakowski resigns Ward 8 seat. McNeil. Susan. January 18, 2023. paNOW. November 15, 2024.