The Independent

9:54 pm, Oct 26, 2026

Petrolia Councillor Debb Pitel has won a seat on Dawn-Euphemia Council.

Pitel chose to run in the municipality where she lives this time around. She polled second in voting with 402 ballots cast for here.

Jason Meyer had the highest vote count with 420. Incumbents Ann Gray and Paul LeBoeuf also are returning to council.

8 pm, Oct. 26, 2026

The polls have closed in Dawn-Euphemia and municipal employees are hand-counting the mail-in ballots in the community of 1,968 residents.

Al Broad, who has served on municipal councils for decades and was acclaimed as mayor in 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026.

Three of four current councillors are seeking a seat on council. Mark McGuire did not seek re-election but Ann Gray, Paul LeBoeuf and Jason Meyer are all seeking re-election.

Three political newcomers, Jerry Bijker, Brad Goodreau and Adam McBrayne are seeking election as is Debb Pitel. Pitel is a current Town of Petrolia councillor, where she owns property. She wanted to run for office in the community she lives.