Saskatoon election: Who’s running in Ward 7? [Video]

Located on the city’s south side, Ward 7 encompasses 10 neighbourhoods.

It is the most populous ward in the city with a population of about 31,700, according to the latest Municipal Wards Commission Report.

The ward is home to the Avalon, Adelaide / Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, Stonebridge, and the Willows neighbourhoods.

It also includes the Diefenbaker Management and South / South East Development areas, along with the CN Industrial and Exhibition areas.

The Nutana Park neighbourhood has moved from Ward 7 to Ward 9.

Former councillor Mairin Loewen is not seeking re-election, making it an open race for four candidates looking to fill her seat.

Candidates

Edward Agbai

Edward Agbai is an author and a management professional.

Agbai has a PhD and a master’s degree in management. His city profile says he worked in a Fortune 500 company as an engineer and labor union leader.

He is the president of the Saskatoon Niger Delta Forum. He has also served on the board …