RM of Torch River Release Official Statement Regarding Council Resignations and Code of Ethics Complaints

RM of Torch River Media Release – December 8, 2017 With the recent resignation of 2 councillors and the reeve, it is understandable that as concerned citizens you have questions. Tyler Shymanski resigned as Division 5 councillor effective October 14, 2017 Louise Nicklen resigned as Reeve effective November 10, 2017 Michelle Fox-Waddington resigned as Division 4 […]

RM of Torch River Begins Work on Capital Plan & 2018 Operating Budget

On Monday, December 4th the RM of Torch River #488 held a special council meeting to discuss the municipality’s Capital Plan budget and 2018 Operating Budget.
All current councilors were present, Division 2 Councilor, Carissa Schmidt, Division 3 Councilor, Peter Lubyk, Division 6 Councilor, Tom Jensen with Division 1 Councilor, David LaRose, chairing the meeting. RM Superintendent Murray Black and Administrator Nathalie Hipkins were also present.
The meeting was the early stage of the Draft Budget planning for 2018 and reviewing and revising as necessary the long term plan, into 2019 and 2020, though no decisions where made at this meeting and any topics to be voted on where deferred to be addressed at a regular council meeting. Read more about RM of Torch River Begins Work on Capital Plan & 2018 Operating Budget

RM of Torch River’s Former Reeve and Division 4 Councilor Clarify Reasons for Their Resignations

Since the November 10th regular meeting in which former Reeve, Louise Nicklen and Division 4 Councilor, Michelle Fox-Waddington, handed in their resignations from the RM of Torch River council, rumours and speculation have run rampant among ratepayers. Little has been said publicly to date as all parties concerned, along with many ratepayers, have attempted to consult lawyers and reach out to agencies such as SARM (Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities) and the Ombudsman. Read more about RM of Torch River’s Former Reeve and Division 4 Councilor Clarify Reasons for Their Resignations

Town of Nipawin Ends Food Service Contract at Evergreen Centre Restaurant

On Friday, October 27th, Nipawin Council held a special meeting at which it was resolved to end the current food services contract, effective Monday October 30th, 2017 at the Evergreen Centre Restaurant. In a special council meeting held Thursday November 2nd in the Town of Nipawin chambers, the mayor and councillors met to hold an […]

Town of Nipawin Holding Special Meeting to Discuss the Evergreen Centre Restaurant

On Thursday, November 2nd, 2017, the Town of Nipawin will be holding a special council meeting at 12:00 noon in the council chambers at 210-2nd Ave East, Nipawin, to enable all council members to discuss a matter as a Committee Of The Whole. Read more about Town of Nipawin Holding Special Meeting to Discuss the Evergreen Centre Restaurant