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Kurek Re-elected Carney Liberals regain Minority Government Battle River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien Kurek has been re-elected for another term following the results of the April 28 Federal Election, receiving a dominant near 82 per cent of the local votes in the riding. Even without all ballots counted at press time, 61,598 voters in Battle River-Crowfoot went to the polls, an increase from the 58,639 total who voted in 2021. While Kurek was elected with 71 per cent of the votes in 2021, he rose to 81.8 per cent in 2025. Liberal candidate Brent Sutton meanwhile received 11.4 per cent of the vote, NDP James MacKay received 4.4 per cent, People’s Party candidate
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Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek
Jonathan Bridges 1.6 per cent, and Green’s Douglas Gook just 0.7 per cent. Following his victory, Kurek put out a statement late Monday evening on social media, saying; “Thank you to Battle River-Crowfoot once again for the honour to serve. My promise to you is that I will work and fight to ensure you continue to be heard in the House of Commons.” Kurek stated that while the national result did not go as hoped,”Conservatives made massive gains and will work to restore the Canadian promise.” New Prime Minister Mark Carney, meanwhile, has officially gained a seat in the house, and his
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Liberals have maintained their minority government in Canada, falling just short of a majority (with 169 elected or leading at press time). In his victory speech, Prime Minister Carney thanked all those who were willing to put their name in to run as a candidate in the election. “Thank you for standing up to serve our country at this critical time.” Carney also stated that his goal was to implement a government that would work for all Canadians regardless of party affiliation. “My message to every Canadian is this: no matter Continued on Page 9
ELECTION RESULTS
BATTLE RIVER-CROWFOOT DOUGLAS 0.7% GOOK JONATHAN BRIDGES
1.6%
JAMES MACKAY
4.4%
BRENT SUTTON 11.4%
2025 CANADIAN FEDERAL
ELECTION
DAMIEN KUREK - 81.8% WINNER