HUMBOLDT — A tense exchange unfolded during Humboldt city council’s May 25 meeting as Coun. Marilyn Scott publicly questioned city manager Joe Day over an email she said intentionally excluded herself and Coun. Karen Siermachesky from information distributed to the rest of council. The discussion took place during the inquiries portion of the meeting and […]

In early 2024, Mudge Islanders were suddenly inundated with bylaw complaints – 56 to be exact – to the Islands Trust.  This understandably took islanders by surprise. Mudge is boat-access only and has a year-round population of about 150, with that number growing to about 300 when recreational owners return to their properties.  “We’re a […]

HILLSBURGH ― The restoration of a former sand and gravel pit on Sideroad 27 in Hillsburgh continues to divide council and residents.  Delegating to Erin council on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Erin (CCE) Thursday afternoon, Hillsburgh resident Brittney Pakkala asked councillors to reconsider their approval of a multi-year gravel pit restoration project proposed […]

Killaloe – Dave Mayville has officially announced he will seek a second term as mayor of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township in October stating that while significant progress has been made over the last three years, there is still important work ahead. “The decision ultimately came down to one simple point: the work is not […]

The County of Stettler council unanimously voiced support for a proposed dam and reservoir project east of Red Deer. The decision was passed at the Apr. 22 regular meeting of council. During the “council’s request for information” section of the agenda, Coun. James Nibourg requested council discuss recent media reports that the Government of Alberta […]

Updates to Oliver’s video surveillance policy ensuring better chain of responsibility and adherence to protection of privacy have been approved by Council. At the April 27 Regular Council meeting, updates to the Town’s Video Surveillance Cameras Policy was discussed and approved. A significant aspect of the updates includes a clearer explanation of the chain of […]

Many Chatham-Kent residents have been clamouring for change following a number of decisions made by Council during the 2022-26 term. The process of change begins on Friday when the nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election opens. And there are already some major changes heading into the October 26 election. There will be three fewer […]

Erin Lamb, whose name was disclosed without authorization after anonymously filing complaints against the Three Rivers mayor and a councillor, said she was expecting an apology from the town which she never received. “I filed a complaint with the ombudsperson very shortly after all this happened. I just got a response from them saying that […]

It’s official. A statement from the Town of Drayton Valley March 4 says that Jocelyn Whaley’s employment as CAO was ended by mutual agreement. Last week, Whaley was put on paid leave after a special meeting held by Council at 7 p.m. on March 2. During a closed session at the March 4 meeting, Whaley […]

At a special meeting held on the evening of Monday March 2, Drayton Valley town council placed CAO Jocelyn Whaley on a paid leave of absence. “Council called a special meeting of council at 7 p.m. last night to discuss legal matters and employment issues,” said acting CAO Jennifer Stone. “Because of the Access to […]

A growing grassroots movement in East St. Paul and other Manitoba communities is drawing more residents into municipal politics, as controversial regional decisions spark concern about local autonomy and transparency. Residents who had never attended council meetings are now organizing, sharing information and pushing elected officials to consult the public before committing to major regional […]

An MLA is calling for the creation of a child and youth advocate in the Northwest Territories to hear the concerns of those involved in the child welfare system. “In the Northwest Territories, the child and family services system holds extraordinary power over children in care with no real independent oversight,” said Range Lake MLA […]