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Since our transition from a village to a town in 1911, Strathmore has been shaped by dedicated leaders and evolving governance. From our first mayor, Edmund W.R. Lambert, to the many councillors who followed, the town’s leadership has reflected a dynamic and growing community.
Over the years, council structures, election processes, and voting rights have changed—sometimes dramatically. Elections were held every two years, while councillors served staggered two-year terms starting in 1912. In rare cases, full council turnover occurred, such as in 1949 when all seven members resigned. Elections were initially in December but moved to February in 1923 and October in 1958, where they remain today. From early acclamations and mid-century mass resignations to the historic election of Strathmore’s first female councillor in 1963, each milestone tells a story of civic duty and progress.
Click here for our Town Hall Time Machine and a listing of the many faces who have pulled up a chair at the council table and helped steer Strathmore’s story, one meeting at a time.
The following is a summary of Councils from 1971 to present:
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2021 to Present |
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Mayor:
Councillor: Jason Montgomery Melissa Langmaid Debbie Mitzner Brent Wiley Richard Wegener |
| 2017 to 2021 |
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Mayor: Pat Fule
Councillor: Bob Sobol Denise Peterson Jason Montgomery Lorraine Bauer Tari Cockx Melanie Corbiell |
| 2013 to 2017 |
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Mayor: Michael Ell
Councillor: Bob Sobol Denise Peterson Brad Walls Pat Fule Rocky Blokland John Rempel1 Steve Grajczyk2
Notes: This was the first term of quadrennial election periods. 1Councillor John Rempel resigned in 2014. 2Byelection (December 15, 2014): Councillor Steve Grajczyk was elected. |
| 2010 to 2013 |
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Mayor: Steve Grajczyk
Councillor: Bob Sobol Earl Best Dave Hamilton Pat Fule John Rempel Rocky Blokland |
| 2007 to 2010 |
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Mayor: George Lattery
Bob Sobol Earl Best Mike Lloyd Brad Walls John Rempel Lois Wegener |
| 2004 to 2007 |
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Mayor: Keith Schneider
Theo Owel Earl Best Fred Rappel Jim Greer Tracy Gooler Lois Wegener |
| 2001 to 2004 |
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Mayor: Keith Schneider
Theo Owel Roger Nelson Fred Rappel Jim Greer Tracy Gooler Lois Wegener |
| 1998 to 2001 |
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Mayor: Keith Schneider
Councillor: Theo Owel Roger Nelson Doug Erickson Butch Wolfater Jose Wiggins Terry Peterson |
| 1995 to 1998 |
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Mayor: Keith Schneider
Councillor: Theo Owel Roger Nelson Doug Erickson John Rempel Jose Wiggins Terry Peterson |
| 1992 to 1995 |
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Mayor: Keith Schneider
Councillor: Theo Owel Roger Nelson Doug Erickson John Rempel Gary Hovdebo Terry Peterson |
| 1989 to 1992 |
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Mayor: Keith Schneider3 Wally Freeman1
Keith Schneider2 Roger Nelson Marge Gamble Reg Ginn2 Roy Brown4 Doug Erickson3 Terry Peterson Gary Hovdebo3 John Rempel5
Notes: 1Mayor Wally Freeman resigned in March 1990. 2Councillor Keith Schneider and Councillor Reg Ginn resigned in April 1990 to run for mayor. 3Byelection (June 11, 1990): Mayor Keith Schneider, Councillor Doug Erickson, and Councillor Gary Hovdebo were elected to Council. 4Councillor Roy Brown resigned in August 1990. 5Byelection (October 12, 1990): Councillor John Rempel elected to Council. |
| 1986 to 1989 |
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Mayor: Wally Freeman3 Mayor Terry Leonard3
Councillor: Keith Schneider Neil Holling Marge Gamble Christine Mitzner Roy Brown Carl Sorenson1 Wally Freeman2
Notes: 1Councillor Carl Sorenson died in October 1987. 2Byelection (February 29, 1988): Councillor Wally Freeman was elected to Council. 3Mayor Terry Leonard resigned from Council in August 1988. Councillor Wally Freeman was appointed Mayor on August 18, 1988. |
| 1983 to 1986 |
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Mayor: Angus Spence
Councillor: David Feeman Terry Trachsel Terry Leonard1 Carl Sorenson D. Scott Wayne Erickson George Risdon2
Notes: 1Councillor Terry Leonard resigned April 4, 1984. 2Byelection (June 25, 1984): Councillor George Risdon was elected to Council. |
| 1980 to 1983 |
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Mayor: Walter Snook
Councillor: Pat Malone Steve Grajczyk John Vanderstam1 Carl Sorenson D. Scott Angus Spence Tom Grey2
Notes: 1Councillor John Vanderstam died in March 1982 2Byelection (April, 1982): Tom Grey elected to Council. |
| 1977 to 1980 |
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Mayor: Walter Snook
Councillor: Charles Bechtold Lilah Hunter Erwin Braun Carl Sorenson Myron Christenson Hans Walstra |
| 1974 to 1977 |
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Mayor: Walter Snook
Councillor: Allan Brown Rowe Martin1 Julian Fedorak Albert Boesenkool Myron Christenson Hans Walstra Lilah Hunter2
Notes: 1Councillor Rowe Martin resigned on May 5, 1976. 2Byelection (September 2, 1976): Councillor Lilah Hunter was elected to council. |
| 1971 to 1974 |
| Mayor:
Stan Cockx
Councillor: Walter Snook Sidney Blackley Tom Grey Albert Boesenkool Myron Christenson Hans Walstra
Notes: This was the first term where all council positions were subject to election on a three-year cycle. |
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