Saskatoon voters headed to the polling stations, one of which was at Lakewood Civic Centre, to cast their ballots in the 2024 civic election. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.Photo by Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Five things to know about the 2024 civic election in Saskatoon

Based on 50 years of data, turnout in Saskatoon was on par in 2024. Elections Saskatoon says 35.04 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots.

by · Saskatoon StarPhoenix

It was a historic election day in the Bridge City, one that didn’t end until after midnight. Here, then, are five things you might have missed or shouldn’t forget from the 2024 Saskatoon civic election …

1: GIRL POWER

It was an evening for the history books: Cynthia Block became Saskatoon’s first woman mayor.

Block is the 34th mayor in Saskatoon history. The new council will also include four other women: Kathryn McDonald (Ward 1), Jasmin Parker (Ward 6), Holly Kelleher (Ward 7) and Bev Dubois (Ward 9).