R.M. of Stanley council held its inaugural meeting and swearing-in ceremony Thursday.

The ceremony included oaths of office, led by local Pastor, David Wiebe, and greetings and congratulatory remarks from Winkler Mayor Martin Harder, Morden Mayor Brandon Burley, and R.M. of Thompson Reeve Brian Callum.

Reeve Morris Olafson, who was acclaimed for another term, was sworn into office along with the municipality's 6 councillors.

Two new faces will be sitting around the table during the next four years, Ward 1 councillor Ray Unrau, and Ike Friesen representing Ward 2.

Also sworn in for another term, Ward 1 incumbent councillors Don Falk, Peter H. Froese, and Bob Giesbrecht.

Alfred (Bitz) Loewen will serve another four years in Ward 2.

Reeve Morris Olafson says the two new councillors, Ike Friesen and Ray Unrau are welcome additions to council.  "They're all a good mix of individuals, and are all here for the betterment of the entire area," said Olafson.

Going forward, Olafson says it will be important to continue to work together as a region with surrounding municipalities.

Council members during the oath of office.

Reeve Morris Olafson (Centre) during the oath of office ceremony

 

The council took care of some important business during its inaugural meeting, filling various roles.  The following is the list of committee appointments.

 

Deputy Reeve

Pete Froese


Committee of the Whole Appointed


Finance, Equip & Admin Committee (2) Pete Froese, Don Falk

Roads Committee - Bitz Loewen

Drainage Committee - Don Falk

Utilities Committee - Pete Froese

Planning Committee - Ike Friesen

Board/Committee Appointed

Agassiz Medical Centre - Bitz Loewen

Board of Revision - Whole Council

BTHC Foundation Brd Citizen Rep - Tom Wiebe

Buhler Active Living Centre Board - Morris Olafson

Fringe Committee Winkler/Stanley - Morris Olafson, Pete Froese

Heartland Community Futures - Ray Unrau

Morden Fire Commission - Bob Giesbrecht

Morden Veterinary Clinic - Ike Friesen

MSTW (2) Don Falk, Ike Friesen

MSTW Alternate - Pete Froese

Pembina Valley Recycling Network - Bitz Loewen

Pembina Valley Water Co-op - Pete Froese

PVCD Boundary Sub-District - Bob Giesbrecht

PVCD Dead Horse Sub-District - Bob Giesbrecht

PVCD Lizard Lake Sub-District -  Bob Giesbrecht

PVRAM - Morris Olafson

Rhineland/Stanley South Buffalo Creek Channel - Don Falk

SCRL Citizen Rep - Bernie Loeppky

South Central Regional Library - Ray Unrau

Stanley Business Centre Reps - Morris Olafson, Pete Froese

SWAMP    Bitz Loewen, Bob Giesbrecht

SWAMP Citizen Rep - Cornie Froese

Winkler & Area Justice Committee - Ray Unrau

Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce - Don Falk

Winkler & District Health Care Board - Pete Froese

Winkler Aquifer Management Board - Bitz Loewen

Winkler Fire Commission - Bob Giesbrecht

Winkler/Stanley Economic Dev Comm - Morris Olafson, Bob Giesbrecht