Voter turnout highlights races in amalgamated Russell council
The newly formed RM of Russell council sees incumbents and new faces elected across wards. Brent Havelange will represent Russell Ward on the amalgamated council, joined by Nick Foisy Robert Laferriere and Damien McNabb. In Binscarth Ward 2 Brent Burton is defeated by Marg Fraser and Rene Cadieux by one vote. Acclaimed councillors Cheryl Kingdon Chartier and Barry Wishart join the RM. Ward 5 Todd Eckert wins by three votes over Cathy Bennett. Ward 7 Tom Dudman defeats Roy Ziprick. Park West trustee Jim Roszell defeats Shannon Neuhofer 319 to 145. Results appear on page 6.