City of Regina reviewing ward boundaries

The City of Regina could have new ward boundaries in time for the 2024 municipal election.

In a media release Thursday, the city announced a review of the boundaries of the 10 wards, and said people who live in the city are welcome to participate in that process.

“The City of Regina is required to review its ward boundaries after every three elections or when the population of a ward varies by more or less than 10 per cent from the average,” the release said. “This ensures every resident’s vote has equitable representation from their ward councillor.”

According to the city, the changes could affect some or all of the wards. The greatest population changes have been recorded in wards 2, 4, 7, and 8, and there’s newly annexed land north of Ward 6.

Residents can provide feedback to the Municipal Ward Commission in a number of ways:

• Thursday to Feb. 17: Take the city’s poll about which element is most important to consider when preparing the draft ward boundaries;
• Thursday to March 17: Ask questions about the ward boundary review;
• March 13-17: View the draft ward maps and provide comments. Maps will be displayed at City Hall and all Regina Public Library branches, as well as posted online;
• March 20: Attend the public hearing to address the Municipal Ward Commission; and
• March 23: Attend an information session at City Hall to learn about the draft ward boundaries.

The commission must include a justice designated by the Chief Justice of Saskatchewan’s Court of King’s Bench, the city clerk, and a representative of the University of Regina designated by the school’s president.

In December, city council appointed Justice Michael Tochor, city clerk Jim Nicol and U of R vice-president of administration Dave Button to the commission.

More information can be found on the city’s feedback website.