Bill Love has been acclaimed as the next Councillor to the Summer Village of Alberta Beach. With no other candidates stepping forward to file their paperwork, Love's uncontested appointment brings a smooth conclusion to the vacancy left by outgoing Mayor Angela Duncan. The announcement was made on Monday, August 28th, on the Villages Website was made after the filing deadline for candidacy had passed. Former Mayor Angela Duncan tendered her resignation from the position on Ju

Mayor Marcel Michaels of Hinton, Alberta, announced his resignation from his position to undertake a new challenge as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Village of Consort, Alberta. The announcement was made through a heartfelt post on his LinkedIn profile, where he expressed his enthusiasm for the new role and thanked those who supported him throughout his political career. "I'm happy to share that I’ve been appointed CAO for the Village of Consort, AB," Mayor Mi

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Garry Michi had tendered his immediate resignation, according to the Municipality on Tuesday. The announcement, which took effect immediately, came amidst a flurry of controversy surrounding comments made by Mayor Michi in an audio clip that surfaced over the weekend. In a statement released by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, it was confirmed that Mayor Michi's resignation had been accepted. The town expressed deep regret over the in

The Town of Fort Macleod is rallying together to denounce an act of vandalism that targeted an LGBTQ+ event over the past weekend. The incident, which occurred in conjunction with the "Pride in the Park" event and a Drag Show hosted by the Fort Macleod Pride Committee, has galvanized the community to reaffirm its commitment to the values of inclusivity, tolerance, and respect that are central to its identity. The Town of Fort Macleod Council, along with the administration and

In a strongly worded statement, the Nawah Unceded First Nation (located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario) has called for the immediate resignation of South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Garry Michi, citing offensive remarks that have caused widespread dismay and outrage among Indigenous communities. The call for the Mayor to step down, stems from an audio clip that was released last week. In the audio clip, Michi states "What I am saying is where is this all going to end? Tw

Deputy Mayor Jamie Martens of Martensville, Saskatchewan made it official this week by announcing that she would be seeking the candidacy for the Saskatchewan Party nomination in the recently formed Martensville-Blairmore constituency. "Having been encouraged to run for this seat in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly, and in receiving similar advice from constituents over the summer, today I'm announcing my candidacy for the Saskatchewan Party nomination in new riding of..

The stage was set, and the spotlight shone on five dedicated candidates at the 2023 Penhold Council By-Election Debate. Two overarching themes took the forefront during the hour-long discourse, guided by none other than Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau. The candidates delved into the pressing challenges that Penhold currently grapples with, while also casting their gaze toward the town's promising future nestled just outside Red Deer, Alberta. The quintet of contenders - Rob Burton

In a bid to address Ontario's ongoing housing crisis, Premier Doug Ford announced the launch of the "Building Faster Fund," a three-year, $1.2 billion program aimed at accelerating the province's housing construction efforts. Premier Ford made the announcement during his keynote address at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference held in London, Ontario. "This new fund is an incentive program that supports municipalities to build more homes," Premier Ford

Sooke British Columbia Mayor Maja Tait has been acclaimed as the Federal NDP Candidate for the riding of Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, setting the stage for an exciting electoral battle in the upcoming federal election. Tait's decision to step into federal politics marks a significant transition for a politician who has built a strong reputation at the municipal level. Tait's political journey began in 2008 when she was first elected as a Councillor in the District of Sooke. Her d