Council

The Council is the governing body of the College of Dental Hygienists of Saskatchewan (CDHS or “College”). As a self-regulating profession, the Council is composed of up to seven appointed dental hygienists, along with up to three public representatives appointed by the Government of Saskatchewan.

Council is responsible for governing, managing, and regulating the affairs of the College, providing strategic direction and oversight in the public interest. Its authority is established under The Dental Disciplines Act and exercised in accordance with the College’s administrative bylaws and policies.


Meet the Council 

Stacie Beadle, RDH Chair
Dawn Van Dresar, RDH Vice-Chair 
Barbara Lacourciere, RDH  
Sarah Krawchuk, RDH  
Melonie Schultz, RDH  
Claire Fischer, RDH  
Reola Mathieu Public Representative
Robbie Gamble  Public Representative

IMPORTANT NOTICE: APPOINTMENT PROCESS 

Effective May 10, 2025, the Administrative Bylaws have been amended to introduce an appointment process to the Council. This change allows dental hygienists to express interest in serving on the Council in a manner consistent with the role of a regulatory body. The appointment process supports the recruitment of individuals whose skills and competencies complement the collective expertise of the Council. For more information, please contact the College to request the Council’s Policy on Appointments. 

Council meets a minimum of three times per year, in addition to the Annual General Meeting. Meetings may be held in person or virtually at dates, times, and locations determined by Council.


Upcoming Council Meetings

  • February 7, 2026
  • March 18, 2026 (AGM)
  • May 2, 2026
  • November 21, 2026

Observing Council Meetings

Council may permit observers to attend regularly scheduled meetings, excluding in-camera sessions. Individuals interested in observing a Council meeting must submit a written request by email to registrar@cdhsk.ca or president@cdhsk.ca no later than ten (10) days before the scheduled meeting. For more information, please contact the College to request the Council’s Policy on Observers.