Ames Leslie takes on David George in Battleford mayor's race

As of the nomination deadline Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m., all Battleford councillors are seeking re-election or the mayor's chair.

Previous question marks around councillors Shelley Boutin-Gervais and Ames Leslie were answered, as both filed nomination papers since last press time, with Boutin-Gervais putting her name back in for a council position and Leslie joining current councillor David George in the race for mayor.

The remaining councillors seeking re-election are Doug Laing, Susan McLean Tady and Gordon Yarde.

The only incumbent not seeking election is Mayor Derek Mahon, who confirmed in May  he would not be running for a second term. Mahon had previously served 12 years as a councillor.

Challenging the incumbents for the six open councillor spots are Kirby Arbeau, Kevin Russell, Ken Chartier and Judy Pruden.