Marlee Proulx has been a resident since 2005 and has worked in the education field. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Proulx now running in La Ronge byelection after rocky campaign start

Nov 21, 2022 | 4:08 PM

If successful in the upcoming La Ronge byelection on Nov. 30, Marlee Proulx would like to further her understanding of municipal politics and begin a process of empowering local residents.

“Things like the crime rate, things like homelessness, all of those are very important issues but I think, for me, it would definitely be taking this as an opportunity to dive in, really understand [and] inform the community of what is within the controls of the municipal government systems,” she said.

“What does it mean to be part of the municipality and how do you remain an active community member, so that you can create change within the community? I think through empowerment, that’s how we are going to solve some of those issues. I don’t have step one, two and three in how we’re going to solve this problem; I think we have to take a very community-based approach.”

Proulx moved to La Ronge in 2005 and she said what attracted to her to the town was the sense of community feel and excitement. She explained she wants to foster a sense of community, as well as empower more residents to become actively involved.

“I think as we grow and get more voices and we empower the people that are here, we are going to see a lot of growth and change and good things happen,” Proulx said.

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“Sometimes we have these really big issues that arise and everybody says let’s turn to council and have them fix it, and really we need the grassroots community support and a real understanding of what is within their control and how can we use what is in their control to better inform our community and solve some of those issues.”

Proulx is a graduate of Churchill Community High School and she obtained a Bachelor of Education degree through the Northern Teacher Education Program. She also holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

Proulx and her husband, Steve, raised five children in La Ronge – Kennidy, Jayna, Dany, Nate and Lukas. Proulx is currently a stay at home mom, but she’s worked for a number of educational institutions in La Ronge and surrounding areas.

“I enjoy it here. This is where I want to be for the rest of my life,” she said. “I look at La Ronge and I see the potential. We have such a rich history.”

Throughout the years, Proulx has volunteered for several local groups as a parent. She’s currently sits on the Ice Wolves board of directors as secretary.

Others running in the Nov. 30 byelection are Terry Hunt, Robert Pacey and Jack Senft. Proulx previously campaigned for residents not to vote for her, but she has since decided otherwise.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno