Residents of the Summer Village of White Sands have elected a new council following the 2025 municipal election held on Aug. 2.
Five candidates were on the ballot vying for three council seats. A public forum was hosted at the village hall on July 24 to give voters an opportunity to hear from each candidate.
The election results:
Dan Zembal – 177 votes (elected)
Leona G. Thorogood – 171 votes (elected)
Paul Ashford – 140 votes (elected)
Barry Guenette – 79 votes
Donna Marquardt – 20 votes
The summer village also recognized the retirement of longtime Mayor Lorne Thurston, who is stepping down after more than two decades on council.
The July 24 candidates forum was recorded by Hometown Media Stettler and is available here:
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
