Government and Politics
Lakewood SC exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne Yelich of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Southeast. It is currently represented by Don Morgan of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2003.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lakewood SC lies within ward 9. It is currently represented by Councillor Tiffany Paulsen, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006.
Read more about this topic: Lakewood Suburban Centre, Saskatoon
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