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Saskatchewan Residents Vote in Key Municipal Elections

Voters in Regina and Saskatoon face pivotal choices for mayors and councillors amid debates on infrastructure and community safety.

  • Regina's election sees 11 candidates vying for the mayoral seat, with issues like infrastructure and homelessness taking center stage.
  • Saskatoon's mayoral race features five candidates, with community safety and downtown revitalization as primary concerns.
  • Voter turnout in Regina and Saskatoon has historically been low, with hopes for higher participation this election cycle.
  • Controversy arose in Regina over misleading endorsements related to 'sexual teachings' in schools, affecting city councillor candidates.
  • Both cities are experiencing significant council turnover, with Regina guaranteed at least six new councillors and Saskatoon 11 seats contested.
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