The Framework
What is vote prosperity?
The platform was created so that you can become familiar with the issues our region is facing and see where local candidates stand on these issues.
Why is it important?
To ensure the 2021 municipal election addresses the most important issues for economic growth to build a strong and prosperous Southeast Alberta.
Our Recommendations to Build a Strong Foundation
- Advocate for the use of innovative and competitive strategies to benefit businesses and education in our region.
- Allocate time and funding to improve the infrastructure of the region.
- Create a plan to address the issues related to image and branding that may slow the growth in our region.
- Demonstrate a commitment to growing our workforce by promoting the use of professional development and talent attraction programs.
- Clarify taxation and regulatory rules and ensure equal opportunity for business growth after the financial recession and pandemic.
Want to learn more about how our region can promote economic prosperity in the future?
View our detailed recommendations in section 4 of the Economic Impacts, Outcomes and Opportunities for Southeast Alberta in a Post COVID Economy Report created from feedback of over 500 businesses in our region.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce has a long-standing commitment to upholding the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our team, our members and our Board of Directors are people from countless different backgrounds, working together with the goal of building our community to be as vibrant and prosperous as it can be. Our team values and highlights the importance of underrepresented groups, especially in the business sector of Southeastern Alberta.
The Medicine Hat & District Chamber is always working to create a united front of business owners, Chamber members and staff, as well as active citizens in order to promote the values and benefits of a diverse and fair workplace. We are dedicated to promoting action and change through the application of crowdsourcing ideas, political advocacy, and public engagement. The path towards addressing workplace prejudice is one that needs participation from everyone, and the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to be addressing these issues directly.
2021 Municipal Elections
Election day is Monday October 18, 2021
Check out this FAQ to find our more about how to exercise your right to vote.
What are we doing?
- We created this handy Vote Prosperity Platform to help inform candidates about the issues that matter most to our community based on the feedback we received.
- We are interviewing each Candidate and sharing their interviews unedited.
- We collected candidate information so that you can learn more about each candidate and reach out to them.
Municipal Candidates
Cypress County

Michelle McKenzie
Ward 1

Dustin Jones
Ward 2

Blaine Brost
Ward 2

Ernest Mudie
Ward 3

Robin Kurpjuweit
Ward 4

Lloyd Want
Ward 3

Della Burkitt
Ward 5

Dan Hamilton
Ward 5

Dustin Vossler
Ward 6

Travis Tubman
Ward 6

Garry Proctor
Ward 7

Richard Oster
Ward 7

Shane Hok
Ward 8


Alf Belyea
Ward 9
Medicine Hat

Linnsie Clark
Mayor Candidate

Ted Clugston
Mayor Candidate

Tony Leahy
Mayor Candidate

Alan Rose
Mayor Candidate


Michael Starner
Mayor Candidate

Allison Knodel
Councillor Candidate

Praveen Joshi
Councillor Candidate

Ramona Karen Robins
Councillor Candidate

Marco Jansen
Councillor Candidate

Mandi Lee Campbell
Councillor Candidate

Immanuel Moritz
Councillor Candidate

Kelly Gayle Allard
Councillor Candidate

Shila Sharps
Councillor Candidate

Andy McGrogan
Councillor Candidate

Jeremy Silver
Councillor Candidate

Alison Van Dyke
Councillor Candidate

Paul Wray Hemsing
Councillor Candidate

Bill Bergeson
Councillor Candidate

Jay Hitchen
Councillor Candidate

Nicholas Martin
Councillor Candidate

Darren Hirsch
Councillor Candidate

Cassi Hider
Councillor Candidate

Robert Dumanoswki
Councillor Candidate

Brian Varga
Councillor Candidate

Stephen Campbell
Councillor Candidate

Brian Dueck
Councillor Candidate

Roger McClary
Councillor Candidate

Brian Webster
Councillor Candidate

Phil Turnbull
Councillor Candidate

Rockford Rutledge
Councillor Candidate

Mark Asham
Councillor Candidate

Justin Wright
Councillor Candidate

Charles Turner
Councillor Candidate

Shane Gilmore
Councillor Candidate

Bradley Gruszie
Councillor Candidate

Warren Pister
Councillor Candidate

Jim Black
Councillor Candidate
Redcliff

Mark Payne
Mayor Candidate

Ernie Reimer
Mayor Candidate

Shawna Gale
Mayor Candidate

Dwight Kilpatrick
Mayor Candidate

Cathy Crozier
Councillor Candidate

Matthew St. Pierre
Councillor Candidate

William Ranger
Councillor Candidate

James Allen
Councillor Candidate

Jim J. Steinke
Councillor Candidate

Chris Czember
Councillor Candidate

Larry Leipert
Councillor Candidate

Shaun Proulx
Councillor Candidate
Prairie Rose School Division
Ward 3 School Trustees
Pam Cursons (Current Trustee of Ward 3 & Nominee)
Email address: pamcursons@prrd8.ca
Phone number: (403) 502-3516
Robyn Orthner (Nominee)
Phone number: (403) 548-4412
Shauna Vanderspruit (Nominee)
Email address: shauna.vanderspruit@gmail.com
Phone number: (403) 548-1013
New Prairie Rose Public School Trustees
Ward 5 (Bow Island & Area) Patty Rooks (Acclaimed)
Email address: prooks@cciwireless.ca
Cell number: (403) 528-0182
Ward 6 (Southern Ward) Nancy Haraga (Acclaimed)
Email address: nancyharaga@gmail.com
Cell Phone: (403) 647-7773
Want to learn more?
Find out about how we advocate for our region throughout the year