There is a vacant seat around the Town of Altona Council table following the resignation of longtime councillor, Glen Robinson.

First elected to Council in 2010, Robinson served on a variety boards and organizations, representing the community in areas such as the RPGA Planning District, Shared Services, and the Altona & District Chamber of Commerce. According to a Town of Altona news release, Robinson has been a strong advocate for healthcare in Altona, and the Altona Clinic in his role with the Altona & District Health Care Centre board. He also took on a leadership role within the Council as Deputy Mayor for several years.

Robinson's resignation brings to a close an 11 year stint of representing the residents of Altona as an elected officials. Prior to this post, Robinson served as the town's Chief of Police for 19 years.

“I sat next to Glen when my term began, and have always appreciated his advice, along with knowledge and care for the community,” said Mayor Al Friesen. “On behalf of Altona’s residents, thank you for your thirty plus years of service to our community.”