How to run for Council in Kindersley

On the day you file your nomination paper for councillor in Kindersley, you must be:

• A Canadian citizen.
• At least 18 years old.
• A resident of Kindersley, OR a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Kindersley (or the spouse of one).
• Not legally disqualified from running.

Councillors in Kindersley vote on by-laws, the annual budget, and local services like parks, transit, and zoning. They are the most direct point of contact between residents and city hall.

Filing happens at the local Returning Officer, in person during regular office hours and on nomination day until 2:00 PM. You'll need to bring:

• Nomination paper, signed in the presence of the clerk or a commissioner of oaths.
• 25 voters (cities ≥ 20,000) or 5 voters (smaller cities and towns) from eligible electors of Kindersley.
• Government-issued photo ID showing your name and qualifying address.
• Filing fee: None at the provincial level. Some municipalities charge a nominal fee by bylaw.

• 2024 polling stations: advanced poll Nov 4 (Town Office); election day Nov 13 at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre, 9 AM-8 PM.
• Decisive new mayor: Francis won 2.6:1 over Morris.

Voters in Kindersley also choose:

• Mayor — At-large. **Ken Francis** elected Nov 13, 2024 (637 votes), defeating Tom Morris (244).
• Public School Trustee — Sun West School Division — Subdivision-based.
• Catholic Separate Trustee — Christ the Redeemer Catholic SD — Catholic supporters only.

• Saskatchewan 2028Candidates' Guide
• The Local Government Election Act, 2015

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