Pursuant to Section 121(1) of The Municipalities Act, and Section 5 of the Council Procedures Bylaw No. 823, notice is hereby given that the first meeting of the Council of the Town of Davidson is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 206 Washington Avenue.

Yvonne Jess, Administrator

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in democracy in the 2024 Municipal Election. A special shout out to ALL of the candidates who stepped up to the plate by putting their names forward to serve our community, and to the 447 voters who came out to vote.

What a wonderful evening at the 2024 Fall Friendship Night in Davidson last night! The 200+ people in attendance enjoyed a performance by the Ukeladies, a terrific supper, and a multitude of yummy desserts. The evening was capped off by recognizing our 2024 award recipients for Youth Citizen of the Year, Volunteer Group of the Year, Business of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners. What an amazing community we live in!

2024 Youth Citizen of the Year – Anne-Mari Brits
This award is presented annually to an individual between the ages of 5 and 17 who have made a significant contribution to the community with their time, dedication, and talents for the betterment of the community.
Community and school involvement, volunteerism, positive attitude and setting a good example for their peers were all considerations in selecting this year’s recipient.

This grade 12 student has been an active member of the Sun West school division student leadership team for the last two years. In this role she has been a part of the Youth Consultation team where she worked with other students across the division to develop a website to share leadership ideas for students in our schools.

Last year, she helped plan and host the Sun West student leadership conference in Davidson. During the conference she shared her passion for music and the importance of cultural celebrations by playing her ukulele and singing her traditional African language music!

She also travelled to other schools in the division to share information about leadership opportunities and represented Sun West School Division at the Canadian Student Leadership Conference in Ontario.

This young person’s leadership skills are also very apparent on the court. Whether playing volleyball or basketball, she is seen always as a leader, doing her best for the team. Her strong work ethic and positive attitude serves her well as a Raider athlete at Davidson School.

We are pleased to recognize this young person for the leadership and enthusiasm that she brings. 

2024 Volunteer Group of the Year – Handi-Van Driver’s

This award is presented annually to a volunteer group or service club who has demonstrated commitment to our community and has made significant contributions over the past year.
Leadership, vision, community development and community investment were all considerations in selecting this year’s recipient.

This group of dedicated volunteers for the most part goes unseen and unnoticed in our community. Our senior population relies on them for transportation, whether that is to a medical appointment, or a social outing. Some of these appointments and outings are in Davidson, but they have also been trips out of town or to the city when necessary.

Every Tuesday, our volunteer drivers pick up any seniors that need transportation and take them to the Senior Centre for their activities, and then return them back home after. The last Tuesday of each month, the group is also driven to go out for lunch.

Our volunteer drivers also provide the residents of the Health Centre with an opportunity to get out for different activities, from crop checking, to going on a twinkle tour at Christmas.

For many years these volunteers have assisted in enriching the lives of our senior population, allowing them to stay in our community and close to their families.

We have had other volunteers over the years, but the current drivers we have are:
• Bob Bender
• Gary Edom
• Dave Spellicy (missing from photo)
• Janet Stevens is also the coordinator for the Tuesday weekly senior outings. Calling around to see who needs a ride and making arrangements with the drivers. 

2024 Business of the Year award – Barnyard Fitness
The Business of the Year Award is presented each year to a local business which has demonstrated commitment to our community and has made significant contributions to the community over the past year.

Community investment, customer relations, service, and entrepreneurial spirit are things that were considered when deciding upon this year’s recipient.

What started out in the owner’s basement has flourished into a successful business priding itself on the warm, inviting, and accepting atmosphere that has been created.

Opening its doors in 2023, this privately owned business has made a difference in the physical and mental wellbeing of residents who take part in their programs.

In addition to their primary business, this couple formed a partnership with the Davidson Physiotherapy clinic which created the perfect location for clients who need access to a modern fitness facility to continue their rehabilitation journey.

This business has sponsored the Davidson Days Fun Run, offered Yoga in the Park, organized a fitness bingo challenge and the Turkey Burner. From the beginning, these business owners have been huge advocates of the newly incorporated Davidson Childcare, getting behind a number of fund-raisers and becoming an active member of the Board of Directors.

Chiara Traversa and Tory Allen (missing from photo) are doing their part to help create a community that is strong, capable, adaptable and resilient!

2024 Citizen of the Year – Marie Nadeau
This award is presented annually to an individual who made a significant contribution to the community with their time, dedication, and talents for the betterment of the community.
Exceptional leadership, vision and service to others were all considered when selecting the Davidson Citizen of the Year.

If you’ve ever attended a local fundraising event, a flu clinic, Library program or Cyclones hockey game there is a good chance you’ve seen this person there volunteering her time.

Any community project, large or small, there is a good chance that she’s there. Here are some of her volunteer accomplishments:
• Swimming pool committee member
• Library Board member
• Founding member of the Davidson Dance Club

Also volunteered at…
• Library summer reading club
• Library read and rhyme
• Meals on Wheels
• Health Care Center
• Terry Fox Run
• Alzheimer’s fund-raising tea
• Community Theater
• Communities in Bloom and
• Skatepark Committee

Always smiling and cheerful – always willing to lend a hand – that’s how this community member has been described by her friends. In fact, three different people nominated her for Citizen of the Year all telling the story of how she quietly, yet enthusiastically, gets behind so many projects in our community.

“Marie has worked and volunteered in our community her whole adult life. She is such a friendly and outgoing person that makes people feel very included and happy no matter what she is doing or how busy she is.” 

Upcoming Town of Davidson Civic Election

Important Things to Remember:

Who is eligible to vote?

1. Must be at least 18 on election day (November 13, 2024);
2. Must be a Canadian citizen;
3. Must reside in Saskatchewan on or before May 13, 2024 continuously to election day; and
4. At least one of the following:
   1. Reside within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Davidson on or before August 13, 2024 continuously to election day, OR
   2. Have owned property (title in your name) within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Davidson on or before August 13, 2024 continuously to election day.
5. Must sign an affidavit stating the above *

*If an ineligible voter signs the affidavit and votes, the whole election is at risk of being overturned by an appeal and the ineligible voter is at risk of being charged criminally with fines of up to $1,000.

Voter Identification WILL BE REQUIRED – Just like provincial or federal elections, you must provide ID to vote in municipal elections as per legislation.  Photo ID (driver’s license) is your best option to take to the polls.  If that is not available, then bring along two other pieces of information, as long as both contain your name and at least one contains your physical address.

Candidate Information:

Mayoral Candidates (1 to be elected): Richard Hilton, Keith LePoudre, Clark Puckett

Councillor Candidates (6 to be elected): Terry Epp, Scott Gainer, Justin Harris, Mason Kooy, Arlene Low, Kirby Manz, Bradley Morrison, Daniel Puckett, Adrian Schmiedge, Allison Schmit, Stacey Siroski Belisle, Gene Stangland, Chris Storey, Doug Torrie.

Candidate nomination forms have been posted in the Town Office, and on the Town of Davidson website, under Town Council

www.townofdavidson.com

Dates to remember:

Advance Poll – Thursday, November 7^th from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium

Election Day – Wednesday, November 13^th from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium