Reutov to Return as Mayor of Lac La Biche County

Voters favour experience across most wards in 2025 municipal election

The unofficial results are in from the October 20, 2025 municipal election, and Paul Reutov is set to return as Mayor of Lac La Biche County. Reutov secured a decisive 1,393 votes, outpacing challengers Charlyn Moore (861), George L’Heureux (416), and Peter Mahowich (392).

Reutov previously served as mayor before stepping away from politics, and his return marks a renewed endorsement from voters seeking stability and familiar leadership.

Unofficial Council Results

Based on tallies updated at 2:55 a.m. on October 21, 2025, the following candidates lead their respective wards:

• Ward 1: Warren Young – 163

• Ward 2: David Steve McDonald – 245

• Ward 3: Travis Lansing – 240

• Ward 4: Blair Curtis Norton – 173

• Ward 5: Victor Hector Toutant – 211

• Ward 6: Tony Marczak – 299

• Ward 7: John Mondal – 333

These results show a blend of incumbents and new representatives, with several wards producing tight races—particularly in Ward 3 and Ward 4, where margins were under 30 votes.

Countywide Support

Voter turnout was steady across Lac La Biche, Plamondon, Hylo, Owl River, Craigend, and Rich Lake polling stations. Reutov led in nearly every division, drawing strong support from both urban and rural areas.

Looking Ahead

The new council will be sworn in following official confirmation later this week. Priorities for the incoming term are expected to include continued investment in infrastructure, maintaining rural services, and fostering collaboration across the county’s diverse communities.

Unofficial Results Summary

Mayor

• Paul Reutov – 1,393 ✅ Elected

• Charlyn Moore – 861

• George L’Heureux – 416

• Peter John Mahowich – 392

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Ward 1

• Darlene Anne Beniuk – 67

• Shawn McDonald – 110

• Warren Young – 163 ✅ Elected

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Ward 2

• David Steve McDonald – 245 ✅ Elected

• Kevin Paré – 199

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Ward 3

• Colette Borgun – 210

• Travis Lansing – 240 ✅ Elected

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Ward 4

• Blair Curtis Norton – 173 ✅ Elected

• Jason Stedman – 152

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Ward 5

• Bernie Bougie – 54

• Victor Hector Toutant – 211 ✅ Elected

• Marcel JC Ulliac – 147

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Ward 6

• Tony Marczak – 299 ✅ Elected

• Joe Yussof Taha – 42

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Ward 7

• Brian Deheer – 144

• Annette McIntosh – 89

• Omer Moghrabi – 330

• John Mondal – 333 ✅ Elected

• Dale Sedgwick – 171

Results remain unofficial until confirmed by Lac La Biche County.