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Regina election: Here’s a look at the new city council [Video]

Regina’s new city council will consist of eight new members with more than a handful of outgoing councillors not seeking re-election and two incumbents being defeated Wednesday night.

Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 were all guaranteed to have a new representation.

Incumbent Coun. Bob Hawkins and incumbent Coun. Terina Nelson were both defeated in their respective wards.   

No wards were be acclaimed, with all seeing at least three candidates vying for a seat at city hall.

Ward 1

Dan Rashovich narrowly defeated Joanne Crofford to win the Ward 1 seat.

Rashovich received 2,178 votes to Crofford’s 2,133.

Throughout the campaign, Rashovich prioritized fiscal responsibility, community safety and positive change fostered through collaborative working relationships.

He had a 16-year career in the Canadian Football League (CFL), 13 of which were with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He currently serves as the director for Believe in the Gold, a foundation dedicated to raising awareness about childhood cancer.

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