Ronald Warner is a long-time resident of La Ronge. (Submitted photo/Ronald Warner)

By Derek Cornet

municipal election

Warner to focus on human rights issues if elected to La Ronge council

Nov 19, 2021 | 5:23 PM

Ronald Warner would like to focus on human rights if elected to La Ronge council in the by election later this month.

“I decided to run because I believe there is some overstepping of bounds by the town council,” he said. “I do believe there has been some integrity issues with this council in the past, not necessarily this particular council, although there are members of this council … may have some explaining to do.”

If elected, Warner would like to work with council to rescind the mandatory vaccination policy for employees. The policy states employees must prove they are vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 30 or have a medical or religious exemption to qualify for regular testing.

Warner explained the policy could leave the town liable if an employee has an adverse reaction to the vaccine.

“What if one of those people are injured? Is the town going to look after their needs for the rest of their life?” he asked. “How can town council in good conscience mandate their employees to get a vaccination that has a mirage of potential adverse reactions or affects to it?”

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Warner would also like council to look into alleged abusive trust issues, as well as be more transparent on how taxpayer money is being spent. For instance, he said in the past there were improper land deals made that should be examined.

Warner believes council should also begin fundraising for a swimming pool, along with extend landfill hours to seven days per week in the summer.

“We could have 12-hour days Monday to Saturday and Sundays could be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m,” he said. “It creates an extra six-month position.”

Warner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from the University of Saskatchewan and is currently semi-retired. In the past, he worked as a remedial massage therapist, driving school bus, substitute teaching, tutoring and more. Warner has also volunteered in search and rescue, as well as with the Lac La Ronge Corridor Land Use Planning Commission.

As a hobby, Warner collects stone tools like hammerheads, arrowheads and stone knives. He said people don’t seem to recognize it, but cultural items like that can be commonly found throughout the area.

“I believe we are losing history by the day every time there is a development of any kind,” Warner said. “When there are developments going like that, maybe someone could be looking at that. I don’t think we should just be erasing that history.”

Three other residents are running in the by election including Matthew Klassen, Robert Pacey Sr. and Glen Watchel. The by election is scheduled for Nov. 30.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno