Chris Clegg
South Peace News
Only one incumbent councillor chose to not seek re-election in Northern Sunrise County during the municipal election Oct. 20.
Councillor Dan Boisvert, who represents Ward 3, Marie Reine/Judah, did not put his name forward on nomination day Sept. 22. His seat is being contested by Clynton Butz and Claude Rodrigue.
In Ward 1, Harmon Valley/Reno, the candidates are Paul Keates, Carolyn Kolebaba, Kelly Little and Kristy Provost. Kolebaba is the incumbent.
In Ward 2, Nampa Rural District, Jason Javos is elected by acclamation. It is the only district in the county not being contested.
In Ward 4, St. Isidore, the candidates are Norm Duval and Art Laurin. Laurin is the incumbent while Duval previously served on council.
In Ward, 5, Three Creeks/Wesley Creek, five candidates are seeking election including Craig Bennett, Kyle Dziengielewski, Ron Meston, Gaylene Whitehead and Corinna Williams.
Since the 2021 election, Ward 5 and Ward 6 have now been combined and have new boundaries which include incumbents Williams and Whitehead. The new ward was created Dec. 10, 2024. The ward removed the hamlet of Little Buffalo, which became part of the Lubicon Lake Band Reserve.
The result is that the Northern Sunrise County council will be comprised of five councillors after the election, down from six.