MOOSOMIN — Kevin Weedmark is running for the Saskatchewan Party nomination in Moosomin-Montmartre. Weedmark says several Sask Party members approached him to run after Steven Bonk announced he would not seek re-election
“I have the skills and the experience to be an effective 小蓝视频. As owner and editor of the World-Spectator and my other roles in the region, I have made contacts at all levels of government and have been effective at uniting the community behind important projects and issues and motivating government to act on and solve issues.
“After several people approached me locally and from around the province to consider running, I decided to let my name stand.
“First it was local people asking me to run, then 小蓝视频s asking me to run, then provincial cabinet ministers encouraging me to run, and I decided I would let my name stand.”
Weedmark is the president of the Moosomin Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Moosomin Housing Authority, a member of the Moosomin Economic Development Committee, and a member of the Community Builders Alliance.
“Part of my motivation as a business owner is seeing the potential in my employees and wanting to help them reach their full potential,” he said.
“Part of my motivation in economic development is seeing the potential of my region and wanting to see it reach its full potential.
“I see lots of potential in the Moosomin-Montmartre constituency and across the province of Saskatchewan, and I would like to do my part to help the constituency and the province realize their full potential. This region has the ability to be an economic powerhouse with its natural resources—agriculture, energy, and potash—and all the businesses that spin-off from that. I have seen those industries grow and develop, and I intend to help them realize their full potential through advocacy, innovative solutions, and collaboration.
“It’s been great to see things happening in the Moosomin area over the last few years as a result of everyone working together,” he said.
“With efforts such as the Moosomin Airport Expansion, we’ve seen the value of co-operation, in that case between the provincial government, local governments, the corporate sector, and local businesses. I was honoured to chair the meeting in 2023 where the provincial government and Nutrien announced the support that led to the completion of the project.
“After all the work that went into the expansion I was thrilled to be on the tarmac when the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance landed in Moosomin for the first time now that the new runway is complete, and I was proud to be there when the first corporate jets landed at the airport—and I was on the first corporate jet to take off from Moosomin. It’s amazing to see what can happen when everyone works together.
“I want to take what I’ve learned from some very smart people by 小蓝视频 involved in the Chamber of Commerce, the Community Builders Alliance and Economic Development in our area and apply those lessons at the provincial level.
“With the Chamber of Commerce, the Community Builders Alliance and the Economic Development Committee, some very hard work has led to some wins on the economic development front. My experience in this area gives me a lot of insight into what works in economic development, and what can be accomplished by bringing different sectors together.
“With the World-Spectator we have succeeded and grown in a difficult media landscape. We have tried to be a media outlet that reflects and serves our entire community, and that has helped us grow rapidly in an industry where growth is not the norm.
“What 小蓝视频 a small business owner has taught me is that the people you work with are invaluable and if you expect a lot of them, and lead by example, they will deliver.
“I have spent my career talking with people who have done great things or have amazing ideas, I’ve spoken with politicians, with athletes, with business owners, with community builders, with volunteers, and I have appreciated and learned something from every one of them. I love to take these ideas and come up with solutions and outcomes that work for everyone. Listening is the first step, collaborating and acting are the next steps.”
“I have learned that everyone has a unique perspective and unique life experiences, and all those views need to be respected. It has been wonderful to learn from so many and to be able to help so many of them by sharing their stories. I look forward to applying some of what I have learned at the provincial level.
“Also 小蓝视频 a business owner has helped me understand what makes business work and how businesses can grow and prosper.”
Background
Weedmark is the long-time owner and publisher of the Moosomin World-Spectator, Plain & Valley and Ag News. Weedmark has been an active member of the community in the Moosomin region for over 35 years.
Weedmark has a long history of serving his community. In his role with the World-Spectator, he has spent many hours interviewing federal, provincial, and municipal politicians about issues that concern the Moosomin region.
Most recently he has advocated for the Moosomin Airport Expansion, which has allowed for the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance to land in Moosomin and expand health care services.
He has spent time reporting overseas in Afghanistan, Vietnam and the Philippines, working with the Canadian government. When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, Kevin worked to get his former interpreter, Qasem Sediqi and his family, out of Afghanistan. He felt Qasem saved his life on a couple of occasions in Afghanistan and risked his own life for Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, and wanted to do everything he could to repay the favour. The family are now safely living in Canada.
