Dear Residents & Ratepayers,
A budget meeting kicked-off a busy month of county business on April 5th. All of council sits on the Budget Committee and this provided a second opportunity to review the budget since we first did in November. We reviewed required modifications from the interim budget with Administration.
Read More about Notes from Council, April 30, 2022For those with family ties to the Northwest District of Vulcan County or otherwise interested in local history, the following update has been issued.
Read More about Furrows of Time History Book UpdateThe following is a fascinating interview by Viva Frei (David Freiheit) with the last living Canadian First Minister from the patriation of the constitution in 1982, including the negotiations that lead up to this moment in history. The former Premier of Newfoundland, the Hon. Brian Peckford, puts the Covid-19 pandemic into context, especially as we consider constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms. The interview ends with Mr. Peckford reminding us that the health of any country’s constitution relies on the ongoing engagement of its citizens.
Mr. Peckford is also a contributor at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and his contributions can be found here: https://fcpp.org/authors/brian-peckford/
Dear Residents & Ratepayers,
March started off with our regular meeting on the 9th where we heard a presentation from STARS air ambulance providing an overview of their 2021 operations. We were able to finalize loan arrangements for the Carmangay Curling Association and the capital improvements that they are making to their facility. Also addressed was a minor land use bylaw amendment to rezone a parcel near Travers. We discussed the new draft recreation agreement with the Town of Vulcan as well.
Read More about Notes from Council, March 31, 2022
Dear Residents & Ratepayers,
Viable and thriving communities rely on responsive representation in local government. Resident and ratepayer interest in the affairs of a municipal corporation allow an elected council to better understand the needs of the community, as well as the challenges faced by individuals. It is individuals reaching out and contacting their elected council, sharing perspective that might not otherwise be known, that can make a difference. To this end, as the municipal councillor for Division 6, please contact me about municipal business or community matters where you believe local government has a role to play.
Read More about Notes from Council, February 28, 2022Turkey Bingo!
Despite turnout being down due to the pandemic and a cold winter night, a good news story from the close of 2021 is that the Milo Lions were able to have the pancake supper and turkey bingo on December 4th, 2021.
We knew it would go well when die-hard bingo player, former County Councillor and member of the Champion Lions Club, Sev Pasolli, showed up for his chance to win a turkey.
