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RM McKillop Council Meeting Sept. 26, 2023 Members Public

Service fee study, Instagram, Fox’s Point, Name for ethics complainants, speeding on RM roads

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RM approves building of road Members Public

The term ‘muddy’ has been used to describe a controversial piece of road after a rain event in the RM of Dufferin. It could also do the same regarding communication around the RM’s council table lately.

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Stock Photo

Unhappy over Happy Hollow Members Public

Trespassing, dust, noise and break-ins - RM of Lumsden residents speak to council about traffic and noise concerns at the Happy Hollow Corn Maze

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RM of Lumsden will return to in-person meetings Members Public

Like many councils across the Province, during the pandemic, the RM of Lumsden Council moved to meeting exclusively over Zoom, then after restrictions were lifted, slowly moved to return to meeting in person for the afternoon meetings and have been continuing to use Zoom meet in the evening

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No apology coming from RM Members Public

No apologies will come from the RM after Councillor Mark Strong asked for one at Tuesday’s meeting. Strong made the request after the entire Council took ethics training following Council voting to substantiate a complaint made by Ratepayer and former Councilor for Strong’s division, Gary Dixon.

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Nordic Ski Club building wheelchair-accessible washroom facilities Members Public

Numerous upgrades will give the Biathlon Club the ability to host at a National Level

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Sports

Premier, MLA, Mayor and other officials cut ribbon at Strasbourg’s Lion’s Park Members Public

The lush green grass of the landscaped grounds provided a backdrop for the playground, pickleball court, raised gardens and ceremony.

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Local Journalism Initiative

Local RM of Lumsden Councilor elected to SARM board of directors Members Public

Cody Jordison, a primary care paramedic for over 19 years, will focus on rural healthcare

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Meeting Chair remains in chair Members Public

Reeve Bob Schmidt is going to remain in his place around the table after Councillor Arndt suggested he might move to the head of the Council table so Zoom attendees could see him.

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Motion to reduce speed to 60 km/hr on all RM of McKillop roads rescinded Members Public

Council votes unanimously to rescind after public response

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Last Mountain Touchwood MLA Travis Keisig on 2023 Budget Members Public

Fully funding crop insurance. 38 million going towards research and innovation

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Regina Beach - byelection and plebiscite results Members Public

“Testing the waters of public opinion to see if council should invest the time to create a bylaw/s for either of these issues.”

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