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Block elected Mayor, Saskatoon election results

The people of Saskatoon have elected Cynthia Block to be their next Mayor.

Block is a former broadcaster and served on city council, representing Ward 6 since 2016. Speaking at city hall late Wednesday night, Block said, “I think that when we can move forward with respect and I think that that has been, you know, a hallmark of our of our consulate in Saskatoon. And it’s something I’m very proud of that we figure out ways to disagree respectfully as we also try really hard to make good decisions for our city.”

Voter turnout was 35%, up from the last election. Block garnered over 30,000 votes, defeating former MLA Gordon Wyant who had 20,259 votes, and former Mayor Don Atchison who received 10,460 votes. Cary Tarasoff had 6,386 votes.

In the city council races:

Ward 1: In a surprise upset, Kathryn MacDonald defeated Kevin Boychuck, incumbent Darren Hill, and two others.

Ward 2: Senos Timon defeated his five challengers.

Ward 3: Baptist pastor Robert Pearce, a fierce opponent to the controversial Fairhaven shelter, defeated Mike San Miguel.

Ward 4: Incumbent Troy Davies easily defended his seat, beating Courtney Saliken by nearly 2,000 votes.

Ward 5: Incumbent councillor Randy Donauer once again won his ward. He won against Kyla Kitzul and three other challengers by nearly 2,000 votes.

Ward 6: Jasmin Parker won the seat formerly held by Cynthia Block, easily beating Jon Naylor and three others.

Ward 7: It was Holly Kelleher who claimed the seat, defeating three other candidates.

Ward 8: In the most contested race in the city, Scott Ford was victorious over seven other challengers including Henry Chan and Malvina Rapko.

Ward 9: Incumbent councillor Bev Dubois was acclaimed.

Ward 10: Incumbent councillor Zach Jeffries was acclaimed.

There will be six new faces on the Saskatoon City Council as MacDonald, Timon, Pearce, Parker, Kelleher, and Ford take their seats. Incumbents Davies, Donauer, Dubois, Jeffries, and Block will return to the chamber. 68,701 ballots were cast in this election.

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New Mayors in North Battleford, Yorkton, and Humboldt

Like most elections around the globe this year, many voters across Saskatchewan wanted change.

New Mayors were elected in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Yorkton, Weyburn, Estevan, Humboldt, and more.

In the City of Yorkton, incumbent Mayor Mitch Hippsley was defeated by local businessman Aaron Kienle by just under a thousand votes. The city councillors elected were Dustin Brears, Darcy Zaharia, Randy Goulden, Quinn Haider, Stephanie Ortynsky, and Greg Litvanyi.

North Battleford elected a new mayor in former councillor Kelli Hawtin. The elected councillors are Kent Lindgren, Greg Lightfoot, Rodney Fedler, Bill Ironstand, Dennis Mercer, and Ross MacAngus.

Former Mayor Robert Muench was elected Mayor of Humboldt, defeating the incumbent. Larry Jorgenson, Robert Korte, Sarah McInnis, Dave Rowe, Marilyn Scott, and Karen Siermachesky were elected as councillors.

Elsewhere across the province, Glenn George was acclaimed as Mayor of Melfort, Marlon Zacharias was re-elected as Mayor of Nipawin, Gerald Albers was acclaimed as Mayor of Lloydminster, and Kent Muench was re-elected as Mayor of Martensville.

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Beck announces opposition critic portfolios

The opposition Saskatchewan NDP has a role for every elected member. NDP leader Carla Beck has announced critic, or ‘shadow cabinet’ positions, for her 27-member caucus.

The shadow cabinet or critic portfolios are paired with a cabinet minister opposite. The critic roles will ask questions of the government in Question Period and committee. Opposition members are grateful to share the workload as the 14-member caucus of last year has nearly doubled in size. This means greater resources and more attention on each portfolio.

Beck will also serve as the shadow minister of agriculture and rural affairs, intergovernmental affairs and executive council, in addition to leader of the opposition. This is a signal that the NDP leader is putting herself in charge of expanding party support outside of the two major centres.

The critic portfolios include a ‘shadow cabinet’ role for every opposition MLA:

• Brent Blakley as Shadow Minister of Social Services

• Bhajan Brar as Shadow Minister of Innovation Saskatchewan, the Provincial Capital Commission

• Kim Breckner as Shadow Minister of Trade and Export Development, Saskatchewan Research Council

• Noor Burki as Shadow Minister of Immigration and Career Training

• April ChiefCalf as Shadow Minister of Housing

• Jared Clarke as Shadow Minister of Municipal Affairs, Environment

• Meara Conway as Shadow Minister of Rural and Remote Health, Ethics and Democracy

• Hugh Gordon as Shadow Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, SGI

• Tajinder Grewal as Shadow Minister of Advanced Education

• Sally Housser as Shadow Minister of Energy and Resources, SaskEnergy

• Keith Jorgenson as Shadow Minister of Seniors

• Leroy Laliberte as Shadow Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations

• Matt Love as Shadow Minister of Education

• Don McBean as Shadow Minister of Tourism, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, SaskGaming

• Jordan McPhail as Shadow Minister of Northern Affairs, Forestry, SaskTel

• Vicki Mowat as Shadow Minister of Health

• Betty Nippi-Albright as Shadow Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

• Joan Pratchler as Shadow Minister of Childcare and Early Learning

• Erika Ritchie as Shadow Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, SaskWater, the Water Security Agency, SaskBuilds and Procurement

• Jacqueline Roy as Shadow Minister of Human Rights, Francophone Affairs

• Nicole Sarauer as Shadow Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Corrections, Policing and Public Safety

• Brittney Senger as Shadow Minister of Status of Women, Disabilities and Community-Based Organizations

• Nathaniel Teed as Shadow Minister of Labour

• Darcy Warrington as Shadow Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport

• Trent Wotherspoon as Shadow Minister of Finance, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, Deputy Shadow Minister of Agriculture

• Aleana Young as Shadow Minister of Jobs and Economy, SaskPower

Beck said she is confident every single member of her shadow cabinet is excited about the opportunity to push for change in the province. “Saskatchewan is a great province. We shouldn't be ranked last place in Canada in healthcare and education. Hardworking families shouldn’t be living paycheque to paycheque.”

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