My name is Bren Hannay, and I have called Martensville home since 2008. Originally from British Columbia, I’ve found Martensville to be a wonderful place to live and raise my two children. I am an educator with 18 years of experience, sixteen of which have been with the Prairie Spirit School Division. I’ve been an in-school administrator for nine years—five years as a vice-principal and four as a principal. Throughout my career, I’ve developed strong leadership skills, managed budgets, and fostered partnerships to achieve shared goals.
What is your main platform in this election? – To be a city councillor who is accessible, willing to listen to the community, and dedicated to advocating for practical, reasonable action. I believe in transparent, accountable, responsible, equitable, and collaborative governance. I am also committed to supporting our city’s ongoing journey toward reconciliation.
What do you feel sets you apart from other candidates? – As an educational leader, I have extensive experience making important decisions that balance the needs of students, staff, and the community. I routinely resolve conflicts and challenges in fair and diplomatic ways. Following administrative policies is a key part of my work, giving me a solid understanding of how policies are developed and implemented effectively at the ground level. Planning for sustainable growth and improvement is something I do regularly as a principal. Managing a school budget requires careful prioritization and planning, which I believe is also a key responsibility of the city council. I also have experience working alongside a Facilities Department to maintain and improve infrastructure.
What are your thoughts on Martensville’s current economic development, and how do you think it could be improved? – I believe Martensville has done well developing the economy over the past several years. In my view, encouraging growth in the industrial sector would generate more jobs and corporate tax revenue that could be reinvested in our community. Attracting companies to develop or establish headquarters in Martensville would further boost our economy beyond the commercial sector.
Access to healthcare within the community has been a concern for residents. How do you think this could be improved, and how would you help implement changes? – As a city, I believe we need to collaborate with the Provincial Government to develop a long-term healthcare plan that makes accessing local healthcare a reality. Creating a welcoming environment for the recruitment of doctors and the development of healthcare services must be a top priority. I also support exploring partnerships with neighboring communities to establish larger healthcare facilities so we can rely more on local services.
