Youth Preparedness Council
The Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) is for Saskatchewan students in Grades 8 to 12 who have a passion for public safety, emergency preparedness and community leadership. The YPC provides a platform for youth to share their ideas, engage in collaborative projects and gain firsthand experience in emergency management and public education.
Selected members will serve on the council from September 2025 to June 2026, participating in monthly virtual meetings with an additional time commitment as required to support student projects. Students will receive mentorship and skills development.
The Youth Preparedness Council is dedicated to empowering Saskatchewan's youth to become leaders in emergency preparedness and public safety.Meet the 2024-25 YPC Council
Aaron Rutley
Aaron is a Grade 11 student from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan with a strong passion for weather, photography, video editing, driving and farming.
His interest in emergency preparedness began in 2020 when an unwarned tornado struck his family’s farm, causing significant damage. This experience inspired him to focus on weather research and tornado detection, aiming to ensure that no tornado in Saskatchewan goes unwarned.
As a member of the Youth Preparedness Council, Aaron works to raise awareness about severe weather safety and plans to deliver school and community presentations on how to stay safe during severe weather. Aaron manages the Saskatchewan Storm Chasers YouTube channel, documenting storms across the province to inform the public and promote preparedness in rural communities.
Petyon Waldbauer
Peyton is a Grade 11 student from Emerald Park, Saskatchewan (RM of Edenwold) who is exploring his interest in chemistry and is an active participant in sports, playing competitive volleyball with the Regina Volleyball Club. As a committed Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, he channels the same enthusiasm into community involvement and educational pursuits.
His passion for emergency preparedness grew from witnessing the impact of natural disasters in Saskatchewan, including droughts, blizzards and wildfires. These experiences highlighted the need for preparedness and inspired Peyton to motivate others to pursue a career in public safety.
Through his involvement in the Youth Preparedness Council, he aims to enhance his understanding of government roles and improve his communication skills, all while helping to build safer, more resilient communities. Peyton is currently interviewing individuals from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to highlight a variety of emergency response careers in Saskatchewan that others may not be aware of.