As a long time resident of over 40 years, I have had the privilege and opportunity to enjoy the many outstanding facets of the City of Melville.  My husband Dale and I along with our 3 children were fortunate to have lived in a community that not only met our needs but exceeded our expectations.

I have been a long time educator(teacher, principal, manager) working for 33 years at the present Good Spirit School Division and 7 years for Suncrest College.  Today I hold the position of the Vice President of the Melville Superannuates Teachers’ Association.

I strongly believe in giving back to my community and as a result I ran for council.  Giving back to me means giving of my time and stewardship to Melville.  My goal is to promote our community so we can welcome all new and old citizens, to work as a team to assure its viability, and ensure a secure future for generations to come.

By “Embracing Change, Offering Opportunities and Encouraging Growth for a Promising Future”, I look forward to representing the citizens of Melville as we journey together through the next four years. 

Contact Information:

E-mail: councillorheshka@melville.ca 

Councillor Lori Kraft previously served two consecutive terms from 2000 to 2006, then returned to council in 2020 and is excited to sign on for another term. She moved to Melville in 1993 with her husband, Dwayne, and they raised their two children, Brooklynn and Parker, here.

Lori currently works as the Work Readiness Coordinator for Partners in Employment in Yorkton. Prior to this, she has worked in Melville for the Public Library and Extra Foods and was a frequent helper for her in-laws, Verna and Cliff, at Bo-Kay Florists.   Lori has also volunteered for the Rail City Industries Board, Melville Millionaires, Library Board, and Police Commission, to name a few.

In her free time Lori loves to spend time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Marlaina and her parents, Dave and Sharon, who moved to Melville in 2010. Lori can often be found baking cakes or working on craft projects.

Lori is proud to call Melville home and glad that her family grew up here. She hopes to make it an even better place to live and raise a family.

Contact Information:

E-mail: councillorkraft@melville.ca 

Councillor Rondey KuciukCouncillor Rodney Kuciuk

Councillor Rodney Kuciuk was born and raised in the Melville area. Raised on a small family farm 10 minutes west of Melville, Grades 1 to 6 was attended at Fenwood school, followed by Melville Junior High and completing my education at the Melville Comprehensive where I graduated in 1980. I was part of a committee that was the founder the Fenwood Rink in 1979 which was completed in 1980.This is where I played my hockey as we had a league which included two Melville teams. I was also a member of the Fenwood Recreation Board and the Rural Crime watch for the RM of Stanley. In 1985 I moved off the farm to Melville where I met my wife Donna and got married in 1988. We have 2 sons,3 grandchildren and one great grandchild. In 1997 our careers took us  to Saskatoon, then Regina and we decided to move back to Melville in 2016 to be closer to family,as Melville is home. I currently teach class 1A driving in Yorkton and my wife Donna works at Sask Crop Insurance here in Melville.

Since moving back, I was on the Regional Park Board, as the park is very dear to my heart since a very young person, playing my fastball there as Melville had a league and slow pitch games. This is my first term on council but with my business back ground with owning businesses and managing businesses throughout my career, I believe I can help keep Melville a successful place for business to come here and a great place to continue living here, whether its working and raising a family or retiring here. I believe the city and council needs to work with all forms of government including the Regional Park Board and municipalities to be a very vibrant and successful community. In my spare time I like spending time with family and friends as I love to cook and entertain, Fishing, golfing, going to the Mils games and we love travelling. I look forward to the next 4 years on council to serve the citizens of Melville, listening to your concerns and also your compliments.

Thank You

Councillor Doug Mark is in his first term. When Doug retired in 2022 from a 37-year career in senior management rolls in the airport industry, Doug and his Wife Sheila moved to Melville to be closer to family. Doug spent a number of years as the chairman for non-profit airport management organizations and was honored to be chosen a working group member writing and updating airport standards.

Councillor Mark is looking forward to working with the Mayor and other Councillors in making Melville a great place to live. Doug likes spending time with his family and is proud to be involved in a successful auto racing team with his family.

Contact Information:

E-mail: councillorthiessen@melville.ca