The town council race in Battleford is under way with a number of candidates having filed their nominations as of Monday morning.
So far, incumbent Ames Leslie is the only candidate in the mayor’s race. As of Monday morning four candidates had filed for council: Incumbents Kevin Russell, Judy Pruden and Doug Laing and newcomer Richard (Rick) Zarowny.
In a profile posted on the town’s website, Zarowny states that “if elected I look forward to ensuring the growth of Battleford continues with fiscal responsibility in mind so that both residents and businesses have a comfortable place to call home.” He has worked in the satellite communication industry for 38 years and had previously been a town councillor in Osler, Saskatchewan before moving to Battleford. He was born in North Battleford.
By Monday afternoon, incumbents Shelley Boutin-Gervais and Gordon Yarde had also filed papers to officially run for re-election. More names are expected to join the race in the coming days.
There will be at least one new member on Battleford council after the announcement by Susan McLean Tady last week that she would not be running again after three council terms. The election is Monday, Nov. 9.
