Haubrich elected as Kindersley council advances agreements, zoning amendment

By Kate Winquist

KINDERSLEY — A new face will soon join Kindersley town council, as Sharon Haubrich secured a decisive win in last week’s municipal by-election while council moved ahead on key agreements and planning matters at its March 23 meeting.

Haubrich was elected with 255 votes, well ahead of the remaining candidates. Brett Sautner received 110 votes, followed by Darrell Fitterer with 92, Kim Vogel with 62 and Nathan Ward with 40.

She will be officially sworn in at the next regular meeting of council on April 7.

The by-election fills a vacant seat on council, bringing the group back to full complement as it continues work on recreation funding, community partnerships and development planning.

At its March 23 meeting, council approved a new three-year lease agreement with the Norman Ritchie Community Centre Management Inc., covering the period from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2029.

Council also authorized a Recreation, Arts and Culture Funding Agreement with the Rural Municipality of Kindersley, running from Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2028, reinforcing ongoing shared investment in local programming and facilities.

On the planning side, council gave first reading to Bylaw 03-26, which proposes amendments to the town’s zoning bylaw.

Financially, council approved accounts totalling $885,733.50 along with payroll expenses of $79,720.78 for the reporting period.

The meeting also included a closed session to discuss strategic planning and advice from officials before reconvening in open session later in the evening.

With Haubrich set to join council in early April, the group is expected to continue advancing both operational and long-term priorities for the community.