Ward 8
Represented by Nathaniel Schmidt since 2025.
Who represents Ward 8
Councillor
Nathaniel Schmidt
Independent
Public school trustee (CBE)
Susan Vukadinovic
Wards 8 & 9
Catholic school trustee (CCSD)
Lory Iovinelli
Wards 6 & 8
Trustees elected in 2025. School board districts pair wards (Catholic districts also take in nearby towns); which board's trustee you vote for depends on whether you support the public or Catholic system.
Population
95,800
2021 census
Average household income
$108,111
9 of 14 wards (2016 census)
Employment rate
68%
2021 census, age 15+
Location
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| Ward 1 | Ward 1 |
| Ward 2 | Ward 2 |
| Ward 3 | Ward 3 |
| Ward 4 | Ward 4 |
| Ward 5 | Ward 5 |
| Ward 6 | Ward 6 |
| Ward 7 | Ward 7 |
| Ward 8 | Ward 8 |
| Ward 9 | Ward 9 |
| Ward 10 | Ward 10 |
| Ward 11 | Ward 11 |
| Ward 12 | Ward 12 |
| Ward 13 | Ward 13 |
| Ward 14 | Ward 14 |
26 communities:
Altadore, Bankview, Beltline, Britannia, Cliff Bungalow, Currie Barracks, Elbow Park, Elboya, Erlton, Garrison Woods, Killarney/Glengarry, Lincoln Park, Lower Mount Royal, Mission, Parkhill, Richmond, Rideau Park, Rosscarrock, Roxboro, Rutland Park, Scarboro, Scarboro/ Sunalta West, Shaganappi, South Calgary, Sunalta, Upper Mount Royal
Councillors elected here
| Election | Winner | Affiliation | Share | Candidates | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nathaniel Schmidt | Independent | 32.6% | 6 | New |
| 2021 | Courtney Walcott | – | 31.5% | 9 | New |
| 2017 | Evan Woolley | – | 58.3% | 4 | Incumbent |
| 2013 | Evan Woolley | – | 51.1% | 3 | New |
| 2010 | John Mar | – | 52.7% | 4 | Incumbent |
Turnout
All wardsWard 8
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5 rows| Election | Ward 8 turnout (%) | All wards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.98 | 51.1636690296 |
| 2013 | 42.22 | 38.5113263763 |
| 2017 | 62.31 | 54.7691333839 |
| 2021 | 44.8 | 44.6554964704 |
| 2025 | 37.7 | 37.6827622843 |
Ward boundaries changed in 2013, 2017 and 2021: earlier rows describe a differently drawn Ward 8.
Mayoral vote in this ward
| Election | Mayoral leader here | Share | Second | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jyoti Gondek | 25.5% | Jeromy Farkas | 24.1% |
| 2021 | Jyoti Gondek | 52.5% | Jeromy Farkas | 24.0% |
| 2017 | Naheed Nenshi | 62.9% | Bill Smith | 33.7% |
| 2013 | Naheed Nenshi | 82.5% | Jon Lord | 13.6% |
| 2010 | Naheed Nenshi | 56.7% | Barb Higgins | 20.3% |
City-wide stations (advance, mail-in) are not assigned to wards.
Household income
All wardsWard 8
0%5%10%15%Under $20k$20–40k$40–60k$60–80k$80–100k$100–125k$125–150k$150–200k$200k+
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9 rows| Category | All wards (%) | Ward 8 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Under $20k | 5.6 | 9.1 |
| $20–40k | 10.5 | 13 |
| $40–60k | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| $60–80k | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| $80–100k | 11.4 | 10.3 |
| $100–125k | 12 | 9.6 |
| $125–150k | 9.2 | 6.8 |
| $150–200k | 11.7 | 8.8 |
| $200k+ | 15.7 | 17.4 |
Share of households by income band (2016 census, tabulated by the City on 2021 ward boundaries).
Boundaries over time
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2010–2013
21 km² · 59% of today's ward
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2013–2017
21 km² · 59% of today's ward
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2017–2021
24 km² · 73% of today's ward
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2021–2025
26 km² · 100% of today's ward
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Current (2025–)
26 km² · Today's boundaries
Share of today's ward is by land area, not population; outer wards include undeveloped land. Elections before 2025 were held on the earlier boundaries.
Ballot questions
| Vote | Question | Ward 8 | Whole city | Difference (pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics | For 55.5% | 43.6% | +11.9 |
| 2021 | Fluoride in drinking water | Yes 70.0% | 61.6% | +8.4 |
| 2021 | Equalization payments | Yes 49.1% | 58.2% | -9.1 |
| 2021 | Year-round daylight saving time | Yes 41.3% | 48.5% | -7.2 |
Ward boundaries were redrawn between these elections, so a ward number does not cover the same area each time. Ward figures count the ward's own stations; the city figure includes advance and mail-in ballots.
Ward office budget
| Year | Held by | Budget | Spent | Used | Itemized | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to Jun 30) | Nathaniel Schmidt | $373,697 | $179,131 | 48% | $11,659 | |
| 2025 | Courtney Walcott, Nathaniel Schmidt | $368,706 | $353,734 | 96% | $30,067 | |
| 2024 | Courtney Walcott | $362,945 | $345,750 | 95% | $23,457 | |
| 2023 | Courtney Walcott | $282,576 | $281,562 | 100% | $20,432 | |
| 2022 | Courtney Walcott | $278,400 | $229,229 | 82% | $26,400 | |
| 2021 | Courtney Walcott, Evan Woolley | $278,400 | $258,193 | 93% | $34,319 |
Spent includes the office's staff salaries; itemized is everything else. From the City Clerk's quarterly reports.