One of two people that are running for the vacant seat on Shaunavon Town Council is Tyler Gallis.

Gallis has lived in Shaunavon for the past nine years, having moved to the community from British Columbia.

He talked about why he decided to run for Town Council. "I feel like, I've been here for the nine years, and I've always looked into trying to improve the town. I just thought to help out the community and give back for what they've done for me."

He adds that this is his first run at municipal politics and says "I'm not looking to re-invent the wheel. I'm looking to kind of learn more about the community and see how the community has been run."

Shaunavon residents go to the polls on May 8.