Councillor Sheldon, Town of Gander

05/14/2026

718. That's the number of runners registered for the May 23 Run From Away Marathon weekend by the YQX Running Club. Of those, 505 will be running through the Town of Gander, so spread the word! 213 runner will start and finish on the Gander International Airport.

Come out and Cheer
Plan for some minor delays
Be kind to the runners on the streets

View the race routes at https://app.racedaymap.com/rfa-may-2026
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YQX Running Club is Gander’s community hub for runners of all levels, hosting 5K and 10K events, half and full marathons, and year-round training programs. A welcoming group building a stronger running community in Newfoundland and Labrador.

10/08/2025

The Town of Gander’s new Council was officially sworn in yesterday.

Leading Gander for the next four years are:

Mayor: Percy Farwell
Councillors: Tara Pollett, Samantha Abbott, Sheldon Handcock, Patrick Woodford, Krystle West, and Jim Lidstone.

More details, including the Council meeting schedule and councillor bios, will be available soon on our website.

10/02/2025

Well that's a wrap on this campaign. And now we wait for results!

10/02/2025

A final note from Spokespuppy Schmidt. Go vote!

10/02/2025

10/02/2025

Election day is here Gander!

I want to thank my entire circle of supporters for all the help and encouragement over the past month. I've heard Gander residents concerns, and I am prepared to move Gander forward.

Please cast your vote and help shape Gander for our road ahead.

09/30/2025

Today we pause to honour Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the lasting impacts that are still felt across generations.

Truth must come before reconciliation. That means listening, learning, and confronting the realities of our past, not only today, but every day. Healing requires commitment from all of us, and it begins in our own communities.

As a councillor and as a neighbour, I believe our role is to move forward with respect, humility, and action. That means supporting spaces for Indigenous voices, continuing to build partnerships rooted in trust, and ensuring that future generations grow up in a town that truly values dignity, culture, and belonging.

Let’s not allow this to be a single day of remembrance. Let’s make it part of how we live, lead, and work together in Gander.

09/26/2025

In 2021 when I was Chair of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce, I got the opportunity to connect with Clarice R Goodyear . I was emceeing the Joe and Clarice Goodyear business awards, and started off the night saying grace before the meal. It was a blessing that my grandmother Dorothy Handcock of Eastport would say before each meal. When I returned to my seat, next to Clarice, she told me how she had met my grandmother many years ago, and developed a friendship between the two families of Eastport and Glovertown (Clarice's hometown). We have been close ever since, and today I had the most amazing visit with her, and got her nod of approval for a second term on council.

Thank you Clarice, I will be forever grateful for our friendship, stories and words of wisdom.

09/26/2025

Looking at the Town of Gander post asking Kids about things they'd like in Gander, and contemplating their completely awesome answers, I had some of the most brilliant minds I know come up with a plan for Gander based on the kids input. I like it!

09/26/2025

I strongly urge vote by mail residents to take a look at this information. The Canada Post Strike may delay your ballot from reaching the Town hall on time.

Due to the current Canada Post strike, there may be significant delays in mail delivery. This means that vote-by-mail ballots placed in the mail are likely not to reach Town Hall before Election Day.

If you placed your ballot in the mail on or after September 22, 2025, or if you are concerned about whether your ballot has been received, please contact 709-651-2931 or [email protected].

If you requested a ballot by mail but did not receive it, please reach out to us.

We are committed to ensuring every eligible voter has the opportunity to participate, and we have measures in place to address these challenges. Your vote matters, and we are committed to ensuring the election proceeds smoothly.