The Town of Hinton, Alberta has set Noveber 16th as the by-election date to fill the mayoral vacancy left by outgoing Mayor Marcel Micheals. Michaels, who stepped down from his position earlier, took on the role of CAO of the Village of Consort. Nomination packages for prospective mayoral candidates are now available, and interested individuals have until October 19th, 2023, to submit their applications. If more than one candidate emerges, Hinton's residents will cast their v

Residents of the Town of Bruderheim will be heading to the polls on November 2nd to fill the vacancy on the Town Council. This special election comes as a result of the resignation of three-term councillor Judy Schueler, who left her position earlier this summer. Nomination packages for prospective candidates officially became available today at the Town Office, marking the official launch of the electoral process. Aspiring council members have until October 12, 2023, to com

Long-serving Slave Lake Councillor Julie Brandle officially tendered her resignation from the Town Council on September 5th. Brandle's journey as a town councillor commenced in 2013 when she was first elected to serve the Northern Alberta Community. In a public statement shared on her personal Facebook page, Brandle expressed her deep regret over her resignation. She wrote, "To the Slave Lake Community, it is with sadness and deep regret that I have tendered my resignation wi

Daniel Remfert emerged triumphant today in the Town of Taber, securing 241 votes and securing his place as the newest member of the town's council. The race was hotly contested, with a field of determined candidates vying to fill the vacancy left by former Councillor Alf Rudd, who resigned earlier this summer to pursue a career with the Taber Municipal Police Service. With a total of 714 votes cast in this by-election, Daniel Remfert's impressive victory is a testament to the

Cameron Galisky emerged as the winner of the Town of Penhold Council Byeleciton Wednesday night. Galisky garnered 118 votes and secured his place as the newest addition to the town's council. The race was closely watched, with some eager residents eager to see who would fill the void left by former Councillor Mike Walsh. With a total of 268 votes cast in this crucial by-election, Galisky's was a testament to the confidence and trust the community places in his leadership. The

In a surprising announcement made via social media today, Councillor Ashley Miller, who has represented the citizens of Beaumont since her election in 2021, announced her resignation from her position on the Beaumont City Council. This decision marks the second departure from the council in less than three months, following Councillor René Tessier's resignation earlier this summer on June 27th. In her heartfelt post shared across various social media platforms, Councillor Mil

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I resigned from Hanwell Council, the agenda is now public. As of now, it turns out 3 seats in Hanwell will be open in the By-Election in Oct. It looks like Councillor Dr. Peck has resigned as well, that is truly a loss. I thank all who supported what I was trying to do. Thank you <a href="https://t.co/1WfuxTqGsG">pic.twitter.com/1WfuxTqGsG</a></p>&mdash; Pat Septon (@Septon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Septon/status/16

In a cabinet shuffle prompted by the resignation of the former Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Hon. Steve Clark, Premier Doug Ford has announced the appointment of Paul Calandra, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Markham-Stouffville, to the pivotal role. Calandra will simultaneously maintain his responsibilities as Government House Leader. Paul Calandra, a seasoned politician who was first elected in 2018, brings a wealth of experience to his new position.

Steve Clark, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced his resignation from his ministerial position on Monday morning. This decision follows the release of two critical reports that exposed significant flaws in the process of land development within the Greenbelt. Clark, who has been a Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP) since 2010 and held the position of Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing since the Ford Government assumed power in 2018, ex