Rosthern's current Mayor and Council will be officially sworn in on November 18, 2024 following the municipal election held on November 13, 2024.
Overview
The Town of Rosthern is governed by 1 mayor and 6 elected council members. Those elected serve a 4 year term, and have the opportunity to run for election for an limited number of terms. The elected officials make community decisions while considering the best interests of the local residents.
Mayor Dennis Helmuth  | I'm starting my 4th Term as Mayor as of November 18, 2024. I know that Rosthern has been and will continue to be a wonderful and dynamic community to be a part of. As Mayor, along with Council and our Town Administration, I look forward to continuing work on important projects underway in our Town. I will continue to advocate and partner with people and organizations which will help us to achieve our goals. I enjoy being physically active, reading, gardening, birdwatching, and spending time with my family, now including two special grandchildren. I'm always available to share information and ideas on making our Town exemplary. |
Councillor Colin Aebig  | I am currently in my second term as Councillor for the Town of Rosthern. I have lived in Rosthern for the past 46 years, having raised a family of 3 children with my wife Laurie. I am semi retired and enjoy living in this great community. Moving forward, it will be an exciting time, as the Town enters an opportunity to have growth in both economics and residential development. With the expansion of our well fields and the new Water Treatment Plant, both of which are equally important to support the new Hospital, as well as the growing demand for housing. If you should have any concerns or ideas, please contact me so we sit down and have a conversation and hopefully find the solutions that best fits our community, we call home. colin.aebig@rosthern.com |
Councillor Emily Hand  | I’ve lived in Rosthern over half my life, working, and raising a family with my husband. We have 3 kids and bought a home in Rosthern in 2009, where I base all my business. I am a full-time mother and provider from the land, growing large gardens, hunting, and gathering. I love Rosthern, it’s hardly necessary to leave! A community brimming with this much opportunity needs strong voices. I care about the future of our little community and want to speak for those who will see that future in Rosthern, our young people. |
Councillor Kate Kading
| I have 25 years experience in Media and Communications, current government relations, board chairing skills, and deep municipal knowledge. I have currently spent 4 years on Rosthern Town Council (2016-2020) and filled a temporary position within the Town of Rosthern municipal office. I have be elected to Prairie Spirit School Board and has served as the Vice Chair there for the last 3 years, building relationships within the division and with sitting government on both sides of the Legislative Assembly. She believes strongly in local representation, collaboration, and making sure your family’s voice is brought to the table. I write crime books, lives for good coffee roasted right here in Rosthern, advocates for shopping local, cooks for her family of gentlemen, and has a corgi that matches her energy perfectly. I am honoured to bring another female perspective to Council. |
Councillor Brett Knoll  | I have lived in Rosthern the majority of my life. My wife and I have raised three children in the community and they love it as much as we do. I am current work as a Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Manager for a company in Saskatoon. I believe in being an active part of the commuity. Volunteering is very important to me. i am currently the head coach of the Valley Vipers girl's softball team based in Rosthern. in addition, i have coaching I have coached minor hockey teams, was the president of the Rosthern Minor Hockey Executive for 8 years and served 1 year as the Sask Valley Minor Hockey Leagues President. I have also coached high school curling. Rosthern is a great Town, full of opportunities and i hope to continue helping build our community as a member of Town Council. brett.knoll@rosthern.com |
Councillor Jason Peters
| My Family and I have been residents of Rosthern since July of 2013. I currently own a small business in Rosthern. I am wanting to join Town Council to help provide input and direction for the Town as we have been seeing a lot of new growth and development. I feel I can bring a lot of knowledge and experience as a retired Police Officer, business owner, and a employee of a large firm and trucking company. I look forward to working with fellow Council members, Town employees for the benefit of the residents of Rosthern. jason.peters@rosthern.com |
Councillor Audrey Watson
| My husband and I have lived in Rosthern for 35 years. We owned and operated Friesen’s Bigway for 16 years. We retired 4 years ago from the grocery business. I also was a private piano teacher for over 35 years. I am proud to be a resident of Rosthern and I feel I would be an asset to on Council. I have served on various local and provincial boards, including music festival, Saskatchewan Registered Music Teacher’s, and church council. I look forward to the exciting possibilities of growing all aspects of our beautiful town. |
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