Council Meeting Highlights – December 10, 2025: Committee Appointments, Winterfest, and Regional Partnerships
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Council’s final regular meeting of 2025 focused on annual committee appointments, year‑end financial approvals, and preparations for Winterfest 2026.
Attendance
All members of Council attended the meeting, ensuring full participation.
Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser
Reports
Economic Development (Delegation – L. Alliban)
Plain‑language: These reports typically outline business activity and ongoing economic initiatives in the community.
Water Plant (November 2025 report, D. Vold)
Plain‑language: Water plant reports typically include monthly water usage, testing results, and updates on equipment or maintenance.
Bylaw Enforcement (November 2025 report, B. Lingenfelter)
Plain‑language: Bylaw reports typically cover complaints received, enforcement actions taken, and general community compliance.
Recreation (December 2025 report, S. Kuntz)
Plain‑language: Recreation reports typically provide updates on programs, facility bookings, staffing, and upcoming events.
A brief conflict‑of‑interest note: Councillor Migneault declared a conflict on one item in the Administrator’s report and left the meeting briefly before returning.
Minutes & Accounts
Council approved the minutes of the November 26 meeting.
Authorized Payments
Cheques #25774–#25823 totaling $167,505.17
Education Property Tax remittance of $7,017.78
Payroll EFTs totaling $22,358.71
Plain‑language: These payments cover routine municipal operations, staff wages, utilities, and other required expenses.
Correspondence
SW Municipal Government Committee – February 4, 2026 Meeting
Plain‑language: Regional municipal leaders meet to discuss shared priorities affecting southwest Saskatchewan.
Fire Rescue Truck
Plain‑language: Council previously approved the purchase of a new rescue unit on October 22, including a 2026 Ford F550 chassis and a custom rescue box. The total project cost is approximately $400,000, with the Town responsible for 25%.
Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation
Plain‑language: Correspondence was received from the Foundation.
Key Decisions
2026 Committee Appointments
Council approved appointments to a wide range of committees through December 31, 2026.
Plain‑language: Committee appointments ensure residents, volunteers, and Council members are formally assigned to the groups that help run programs, oversee services, and support community planning.
Deputy Mayors (2024–25)
Councillors Steven Haithwaite and Tyson Migneault confirmed.
Swift Sanitary Service – Lagoon Disposal Permission (2026)
Plain‑language: Allows the company to continue disposing of domestic liquid waste at the Gull Lake lagoon for another year.
Meeting Time Change – December 22, 2025
Rescheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Staff Appreciation Gift Cards
Council approved $100 Co‑op gift cards for each office and maintenance staff member.
Plain‑language: A year‑end thank‑you recognizing municipal staff for their work.
Southwest Saskatchewan Tourism & Investment Attraction Hub – Two‑Year Commitment
Council approved a two‑year Memorandum of Commitment with the Southwest Saskatchewan Tourism & Investment Attraction Hub, contributing $5,000 annually beginning January 2026.
Plain‑language: The Hub is a regional visitor and investment centre located near Maple Creek along the Trans‑Canada Highway. It typically provides information for travellers, newcomers, and businesses; offers amenities such as RV‑friendly access, locally roasted coffee, snacks, clean washrooms, picnic space, and souvenirs; and promotes tourism and economic opportunities across the Southwest. Partner communities include Swift Current, Maple Creek, Leader, Shaunavon, Eastend, Gull Lake, Frontier, the Three Points region (Cabri, Abbey, Hazlet), Cypress Hills‑Grasslands, and Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.
Winterfest 2026 Fireworks
Council approved a $5,000 + tax budget for the fireworks display at Winterfest on February 7, 2026.
Plain‑language: Ensures the community’s signature winter celebration includes its popular fireworks show.
Adjournment
The meeting concluded at 8:30 p.m.
What Residents Can Expect
Updated committee rosters guiding town operations through 2026
Fireworks returning for Winterfest on February 7
Continued regional collaboration through the Southwest Saskatchewan Tourism & Investment Attraction Hub
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