Who are the Candidates

Greetings all Leader folks,
                                                      My name is Isabelle Blohm, I am one of the individuals running for Town Council this term. My husband and I established ourselves in Leader in 2006 for work. We have made it our home since with our 3 children’s. I have been an active member of the community since, being a Lions member for a few years, Leader tourism committee, skating club committee as well as coaching every minor sport. We also opened the Sandhills Boxing club in 2015, a nonprofit where we Coach the next generation of Boxer. I have been thinking about running for council for a couple years now. My goals are to try to bring an open and truthful perspective on thing. I realise the challenges that this position would intake and would try to bring a proactive solution to problems or new ideas alike. The future is bright in Leader. Changes are good, maintaining our traditions is important. Let me be the voice of the people.
Best regards
Isabelle Blohm

My name is Dustin Bischoff, and I have been a member of the community since 2004. Along with my wife, and three kids, Leader is our home. I am a self-employed carpenter running my own business, and I have a deep understanding of the importance of hard work, dedication, and building strong foundations, not just in construction but in community as well. As a prospective council member I have a strong desire to continue to improve our town, ensuring that our community members money is being spent most efficiently and for the best things long term. I value family and community growth and as a potential member of council I look forward taking an active role in shaping the future of our town.

My name is John-Mark Bredeson, the pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church. Together with my wife Cassy, and our three kids, I have proudly called Leader home for more than a decade. Leader is a great place to live, work, and play. Over the years, I’ve been involved in various organizations, committees, and sports believing these are at the heart of what makes our community great. I am passionate about strengthening our town so all our residents would thrive.

If elected to a second term, I will continue to advocate for infrastructure renewal so that we are well positioned for the future and continue to advocate on behalf of the needs of our residents. I have enjoyed connecting with many of you to hear your perspectives on the challenges and opportunities before us. I hope to keep building community collaboration so that Leader remains an affordable, welcoming, and attractive place to live. I am proud of what we accomplished over the last four years and look forward to a bright future for Leader.

Being born and raised in the Town of Leader has allowed me to gain a true passion for the success and betterment of the community. I have previously served as a Cypress Hills Grasslands EDA Board member, Global Vision Canada Ambassador, Saskatchewan Party Youth Board Member and a Leader Curling Club Executive Member. Currently I am a passionate Leader Lions Member of six years and a Leader Flyers Executive member of three years.  My previous involvement in the community has given me the necessary skills to be a very powerful voice in the position of Councilor. If elected as councilor my three main goals are to implement a long term plan for the failing water and sewer infrastructure, an economical plan for the deteriorating roadways and sidewalks, as well as implementing a plan for the replacement of our aging arena. I have put my name forward as I believe I have the necessary knowledge and skills to help improve the community and continue making Leader a place where businesses thrive and an even better place to live. I wish all my fellow candidates the best of luck and ask for your support at the polls on November 13^th!
Kind Regards,
Riley Feiffer          

My name is Dustin Heatcoat, and along with my wife Elizabeth, have called Leader home since moving here in 2011. Together, with our three children, we actively participate in many community organizations, committees, and numerous events that help keep our town vibrant. We are proud to be part of the business community with Leader Liquor Market being one of our entrepreneurial ventures. Through both our personal and business endeavors’, we make it a priority to support individual’s, organizations and the community, as we are able. 
With your support, I am seeking a fourth term on the council. It has been a great experience working with previous councils, considering various points of view, and coming up with solutions that benefit our community as a whole. If elected, I will continue to listen to our community as we work to tackle more capital projects, advocate for our community to other levels of government for continued partnerships, and ensure our community is ready for growth and economic opportunity. 

Hi, I’m Tim Ryerson. I am running for Town Council becuase I feel I have a contribution to make to the town I have called home since I purchased my house and shop in 2005. I have lived and worked in Leader on a permanent basis since 2012.

My partner, Annette and I are happy here and beleive Leader has a lot to offer but services and facilities all come at a price. That costs needs to be reasonable for the majority of residents. The ever-increasing cost of even basic supplies and services leave many people vulnerable and it is my view that Council has a responsibility to maintain and deliver essential services in a way that is manageable for everyone who lives here to the best of their ability.

Honesty, transparency and open lines of communication are my main goals in running for council. I would be honoured to represent the townspeople by being their voice of logic and reason.

I have served the community Leader as an elected official for a total of 17 years. Of those 17 years, I was the Mayor for 14 and a Councillor for 3 years. After a four year break, I look forward to serving on Council once again. I will bring a common sense approach to decisions and issues discussed at the Council table.