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The Town of Minnedosa is governed by six councilors and a mayor. 

Town Council was elected in October 2022 and the term of office for these individuals will be 2022-2026.

Mayor 

• Ken Cameron

Councillors

• Mark Blais
• Grant Butler
• Marc Landry
• Tom Dowsett
• Robert Marks
• Frank Taylor

Mayor Ken Cameron

I grew up on the family farm south of Minnedosa and have been part of the community my entire life. After graduating in 1979 I started farming and continued for 16 years. I then went to work for Ken Kane aerial spray and was employed there for 15 years as manager. My wife Debbie and I have operated K C recycle and waste for 18 years and service Minnedosa and area. I also served as trustee for Rolling River School Division for 12 years. I also served on the Manitoba school boards association for 8 years. I look forward to serving my community in the future

Councilor Mark Blais

Deputy Mayor

Email: mblais@minnedosa.com

Standing Committees:

Recreation and Cultural Services 

Council Representative on Committee:

Heritage Village

Assiniboine West Watershed District

Minnedosa Lake Enhancement Committee

Rec Governance

Mark Eugene Blais born in Minnedosa July 1958. My father Gene was in the RCMP and my mother Evon was a registered nurse. They currently reside in Winnipeg. I am the eldest of 3 boys, relocating with my father’s job, we lived in 11 different communities in Manitoba. I spent my high school years at St. Vladimir’s Minor Seminary in Roblin. I participated in all sports and traveled with Ukrainian dancing and choir.

I was married in Winnipeg in 1980 to my wife Jan (Smellie). We welcomed our first child in 1982, our daughter Laci, then our son Luke was born in 1984. We have 5 grandsons that all live and attend school in Minnedosa. We moved our family from Winnipeg to Minnedosa in 1995, where I bought the 7-11 building and established our business "Blazers”. I operated my business for 22 years where I made many valuable friends and customers. I retired in 2017 when I sold the business. My time is now occupied by a variety of sports and activities. In the summer I play golf, go camping and boating, while my winter is spend downhill skiing, playing hockey and snowmobiling. I find myself very fortunate to be able to enjoy all these activities with my family and friends in the valley life of Minnedosa.

Councilor Frank Taylor

Address: Box 664

Email: ftaylor@minnedosa.com

Phone: 204-867-2245

Standing Committees:

Protective Services

Public Works and Utility

Planning and Development Services

Council Representative on Committee:

Evergreen Environmental Technologies Inc.

Tanner's Crossing Planning District Board

This is my third term on the Town of Minnedosa Council. I appreciate the opportunity to serve the citizens of our community. I look forward to the challenges and rewards the next four years bring. I have lived in Minnedosa all my life, and after my marriage in 1977, my wife and myself raised our two daughters here. I was employed by the Town of Minnedosa as the Water and Waste Water Supervisor until my retirement in 2010.

Councilor Grant Butler

Email: gbutler@minnedosa.com

Standing Committees:

General Government Services

Planning and Development Services

Council Representative on Committee:

CDC

Tanner's Crossing Planning District

Minnedosa Lake Enhancement Committee

Rec Governance

Assisted Living

This is my second term on council, I am looking forward to the next 4 years. I hope to build on what I have learned in the first 4 years and continue to work on many of the projects that the town is moving forward on.  I am very excited about what the town’s future is and working to make improvements based on the Strategic plan.  I believe we live in one of the best communities in Manitoba and I will work to keep it growing.  

Councilor Marc Landry

Email: mlandry@minnedosa.com

Standing Committees:

General Government Services

Protective Services

Public Works and Utility

Council Representative on Committee:

Minnedosa and District Veterinary Services Board

Spruce Plains Justice Committee

This is my first term on town council. I look forward to working with everyone to address the challenges we face and make Minnedosa the best that it can be for residents and visitors alike.

I moved to Minnedosa in 2011 and have spent the last 15 years of my career employed in the trades.

Councilor Robert Marks

Email: rmarks@minnedosa.com

Standing Committees:

General Government Services

Public Works and Utility

Recreation and Cultural Services

Council Representative on Committee:

Minnedosa Community Archives

Yellowhead Regional Skills and Service

Minnedosa Lake Enhancement Committee

Bio to follow

Councilor Tom Dowsett

Email: tdowsett@minnedosa.com

Standing Committees:

Protective Services

Recreation and Cultural Services 

Planning and Development Services

Council Representative on Committee:

Minnedosa Regional Library

Tanner's Crossing Planning District Board

Rec Governance

I love long walks on the wonderful trails in Minnedosa.  I love reading books from Minnedosa Regional Library.  I love the sound of skates on ice at Skate the Lake.  I love learning our history at Minnedosa Heritage Village and Museum.

I would love it, for those that do not live here, to visit Minnedosa and share the experience of our wonderful town!

I am honoured to serve the citizens of Minnedosa.