Your Mayor and Council

Mayor Hawtin was elected the first female Mayor for the City of North Battleford in November 2024, following three consecutive terms as an Elected North Battleford City Councillor since 2014. Along with her husband Mitch, Mayor Hawtin is raising two daughters and owns and operates Hawtin Plumbing Services. Mayor Hawtin attended the University of Saskatchewan College of Commerce, gained her Practical Nursing Diploma from the North West College in North Battleford, and worked for ten years as a Licensed Practical Nurse, before completing her Business Certificate and working as an Advertising Consultant, and subsequently full-time Business Manager.

Mayor Hawtin enjoys participating in shaping her community. She wants to ensure the community’s issues continue to be addressed through regional cooperation and solutions, while maintaining amenities for everyone to enjoy a high quality of life. She believes that effective leadership comes from listening, understanding, and working together, and that communicating with residents is essential in meaningful community decision-making.

Gail Feser was born and raised in the Battlefords.

She is married to Maurice Feser and they have 2 children; Samantha (Macauley) and Matthew (Claire).

Gail started her career with the RCMP in North Battleford then moved to Vancouver, B.C., Lanigan, Saskatchewan, then back to the Battlefords. She retired as the Office Manager for the Battlefords RCMP.
Gail is currently working at the local MLA Constituency Office.

Having grown up, built her career and raised her family in North Battleford, she is deeply connected to this community. This is her home by choice, and is passionate about its growth and well‑being.

My name is Thomas (Bill) Ironstand, and I am a lifelong resident of North Battleford. I am proud to serve as a City Councillor and to give back to the community I call home.

I have been married to my wife, Patricia Whitecalf, for 34 years. Together, we have four sons and six amazing grandchildren. Family and community have always been at the center of my life.

I have spent much of my working life in the trades, including carpentry and electrical work. I currently serve as the Director of Business Development and Emergency Management for Moosomin First Nation, where I work in economic development, emergency preparedness, community initiatives, and building strong relationships.
Giving back to my community has always been important to me. I have volunteered with local organizations and coached many youth sports programs over the years. I was honored to receive a Lifetime Friend of the Boys and Girls Club award for my community involvement.

As a City Councillor, I want to listen to residents, work with our community, support local businesses and families, and help build a stronger North Battleford for our children and grandchildren.

I’m proud to call North Battleford home, and I’m proud to serve the people of our community.

Greg Lightfoot was first elected to North Battleford City Council in 2012. Lightfoot, his wife Brenda and their two children have lived in the Battlefords since the 1980s.

Councillor Lightfoot owns and operates Hein Financial Group in North Battleford. He is a founding member and Chairman of the former Battlefords REDA and was named the "Economic Development Volunteer of the Year" by SEDA in 2006. He is currently the Vice President of Catholic Family Services and has been involved in a number of local organizations over the years. Lightfoot feels with a dynamic and focused City Council, goals toward an even more beautiful and successful North Battleford will be reached.

Kent Lindgren was first elected to North Battleford City Council in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024. He works as the Director of Battlefords Family Health Centre as part of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre. Councillor Lindgren was born and raised in North Battleford, and after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan, he returned home to begin a career. Councillor Lindgren has subsequently earned a certificate in Harm Reduction from York University and became a Certified First Nations Health Manager in 2025. In 2015, Councillor Lindgren was selected as a CBC Future 40 Under 40 for his commitment to his community and in his area of work.

North Battleford is a distinct community, and through his career and extensive local volunteerism, Councillor Lindgren strives to address critical underlying problems in the community. Councillor Lindgren represents the City on the boards for Table Mountain Regional Park, Lakeland Regional Library, North Battleford Public Library and Destination Battlefords.