Shellbrook prepares for Mayoral byelection

The three candidates seeking the mayor’s chair are Scott Lambie, Jason Good, and Dawn McClennan.

Scott Lambie has lived in the community for the past two years and, before retiring, spent 25 years as a manager with Orkin Pest Control.

“During that time, I learned the importance of listening to people, building strong relationships, making responsible decisions, and understanding what it takes for an organization to be successful,” he said in a submitted biography.

Well known in Shellbrook for his holiday spirit, Lambie’s display was last year’s winner of the community’s annual Christmas Light Twinkle Tour. He also received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in Saskatoon for his Christmas lights and community work.

If elected mayor, Lambie said he would focus on practical community priorities, including improving Shellbrook’s roads, addressing serious concerns with water quality, and working toward a new fire hall.

“Shellbrook has a busy fire department, and I do not believe it is acceptable for firefighters to continue operating out of a small garage that does not properly support the important work they do for our community,” he said.

Jason Good has lived in Shellbrook for the past five years and has worked on the Shellbrook Theatre Committee. He has also served two terms on the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan board of directors.

“Serving on this board allowed me to contribute to an organization making a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in governance, strategic decision-making, financial stewardship and organizational leadership,” he said in his biography.

If elected mayor, he said his focus would be fiscal responsibility, transparency and collaborative leadership.

“I believe Shellbrook deserves a leader committed to sustainable, responsible financial practices while fostering a culture of trust, accountability and open communication,” he said.

Good said he intends to bring the same leadership approach from his professional career as an accounting manager to council: listening to diverse perspectives, encouraging constructive dialogue, building consensus and keeping the long-term interests of the community at the forefront of every decision.

Dawn McClennan has lived and worked in the Shellbrook community since 2022. She has worked in the town office, where she said she had the opportunity to work with residents, local organizations, businesses and many of the people who help keep the community running.

“That experience gave me a better understanding of the work that goes on behind the scenes and the importance of good communication between the town and the people it serves.”

One of the biggest priorities McClennan sees for the community is the water-treatment plant. She said it is an important investment in Shellbrook’s future.

“We need to look at the costs, our long-term needs, and what is realistic and sustainable for our community. Just as importantly, residents should be kept informed and have a clear understanding of where we are and where we are going.”

On Oct. 14, voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Knox United Church, 302 2nd Ave. E.

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nigel.maxwell@pattisonmedia.com

by Nigel Maxwell

Shellbrook prepares for Mayoral byelection

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