Prince Albert City Council

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Prince Albert City Council
Type
Type
History
Founded1885
Leadership
Mayor of Prince Albert
Bill Powalinsky
since November 13, 2024
Structure
Seats9 (8 plus mayor)
Length of term
4 years
Elections
FPTP
Last election
 November 13, 2024
Next election
November 28, 2028
Motto
Gateway to the North
Meeting place
Council Chambers, Main Floor, City Hall, 1084 Central Ave, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Website
www.citypa.ca

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

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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]

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References

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