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Redcliff: First-term councillor Shawna Gale seeks mayor’s chair

By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on October 8th, 2021

First-term Redcliff councillor, Shawna Gale, submitted her nominations papers for the town’s mayoral race months ahead of the Oct. 18 municipal election. “The Redcliff residents have spoken out that they wanted change and I’m hoping to be the change that they want to see,” said Gale. “I’m very active, I’m engaged and I want to ... Read More »

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Jeremy Williamson: Local parent opposed to school COVID rules, will fight them as public trustee

By Medicine Hat News on October 7th, 2021

Sire Jeremy Williamson hopes to initiate change as a member of the Medicine Hat Public School Board. Williamson, who chooses to be addressed as Sire, has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with a background in information technology and software engineering. Williamson’s children were enrolled in public school until COVID started and they opted ... Read More »

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David Leahy: Incumbent wants to focus on Catholicity, more programs with MHCBE

By Medicine Hat News on October 7th, 2021

David Leahy is hoping to be re-elected as a trustee for Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education in the upcoming election. A retired educator who worked in the Catholic school system for nearly 30 years, Leahy notes he is passionate for education. His own education includes a diploma of Applied Arts from SAIT, a Bachelor ... Read More »

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Brad Gruszie: Lifelong Hatter wants a hard-working, transparent council

By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2021

Brad Gruszie hopes to earn a seat as ‘your councillor’ in the upcoming municipal election. Gruszie, born and raised here, says he and his family are “Medicine Hat, through and through.” Gruszie says he is best known through his satellite business, where he and his coworkers installed about 10,000 dishes in a five-year period. “I ... Read More »

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Robert Risling: Local deacon seeks third term on Catholic school board

By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2021

Rev. Robert Risling, who is more commonly referred to as ‘Deacon Robert’, is hoping to once again serve Medicine Hat’s Catholic Board of Education as a board trustee. Risling, who has been a trustee for eight years already, wishes to continue implementing the five marks of Catholicity though new projects and programs. “The five marks ... Read More »

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Ken Loehndorf: Retired educator seeks seat on Catholic School Board

By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2021

Ken Loehndorf hopes his experience in the education system will make him a strong candidate for the Medicine Hat Catholic School Board. A retired educator, Loehndorf spent 40 years in various roles in Saskatchewan. He and his wife moved to Medicine Hat four years ago to be close to family. Loehndorf began as a high ... Read More »

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Alex McCuaig: School trustees need parental perspective

By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2021

Alex McCuaig hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the Medicine Hat Public School Division. McCuaig began his career in journalism at the Brooks Bulletin in 2007, after which he came to work for the Medicine Hat News. After about eight years with the News, he took a job as chief of staff to former ... Read More »

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Yvonne Sissons: Mom, nurse seeks safe, healthy environment in public schools

By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2021

Yvonne Sissons hopes her interest in the success of schools will earn her a spot on the Medicine Hat Public School Board in the upcoming municipal election. Sissons and her family moved to Medicine Hat almost 10 years ago, as it is her husband’s hometown. They have three children, in Grades 4, 2 and kindergarten. ... Read More »

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Immanuel Moritz: Serving on council is about serving community

By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2021

Immanuel Moritz vows to pledge his time and service to Medicine Hat if elected to city council. Moritz was born in West Germany. His parents immigrated in the 1950s. Moritz is a graduate of McCoy High School and the University of Manitoba. “Most of my life was spent in construction,” said Moritz. “My parents started ... Read More »

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Jim Black: Love of community led Black to city council campaign

By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2021

Jim Black hopes his many years of experience on governance boards will convince Hatters he is a strong candidate for a seat on city council. Black, a former principal from the Brooks School District, has been living in Medicine Hat since 2003. He spent seven years as an elected member of the Palliser Health Board ... Read More »

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