How to run for School Trustee in Warman

On the day you file your nomination paper for school trustee in Warman, you must be:

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

School trustees represent voters on a school board and oversee policy, budgets, and the hiring of senior staff for public schools in Warman.

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 Warman.
• 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.

• Acclaimed mayor: Philipchuk has now been acclaimed multiple cycles in a row.
• High growth pressure: Warman's population has roughly doubled since 2011. Council races focus heavily on subdivision approvals, school capacity, and Saskatoon-area regional planning.
• Active 2025 by-election (one council seat) — illustrates that mid-cycle vacancies do occur; a 2026 by-election in Warman is possible if any seat goes vacant.

Voters in Warman also choose:

• Mayor — At-large. **Gary Philipchuk** — acclaimed Nov 13, 2024 for another four-year term.
• City Councillor — At-large. 2024-2028: Deputy Mayor Kevin Tooley, Richard Beck, Tracy Johnson, Marshall Seed, Chris Mason (only newcomer), Travis Wiebe.

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

Considering a different office? We have plain-English guides for every position on the Warman ballot:

• How to run for Mayor in Warman
• How to run for Council in Warman
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