MP Patzer Hosts Municipal Forum in Kerrobert

KERROBERT – Federal MP Jeremy Patzer met with municipal representatives from across west-central Saskatchewan on Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Prairieland Community Centre in Kerrobert. The West-Central Saskatchewan Municipal Forum was sponsored by the R.M. of Mariposa No. 350, the Town of Kerrobert and the Town of Luseland.

In the photo: Mayor of Kerrobert Mike Mitchell, MP Jeremy Patzer, Mayor of Luseland Kathy Wurz and Reeve of the R.M. of Mariposa No. 350 Jeremy Welter.

The forum invited municipalities newly added to Patzer’s Swift Current–Grasslands–Kindersley riding following electoral boundary changes in the 2025 federal election. Patzer said he was eager to connect with new municipal representatives from the rural municipalities and towns now in his riding.

Mayor Kathy Wurz of Luseland and Reeve Jeremy Welter of the R.M. of Mariposa No. 350 delivered greetings to the group, which included representatives from about 20 municipalities. An open-mic session followed, allowing participants to raise questions and concerns on a range of issues, including property crime, RCMP staffing and funding, federal infrastructure cost-sharing programs, tariffs, foreign aid, and the downloading of health responsibilities onto lower levels of government.

Patzer said the forum provided a valuable opportunity to identify shared challenges, raise concerns, and exchange perspectives that can inform federal advocacy and action.