Coffee with a Councillor

Coffee with a Councillor

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

The Vegreville Centennial Library held its first session of Coffee with a Councillor on Jan. 21. Town of Vegreville Councillors Dave Berry and Ann Waters were on hand to listen and speak with residents on a variety of subjects while sipping on a warm cup of coffee.

Councillor Dave Berry said he wanted to get some information from residents and be able to answer any questions they may have on issues they are concerned about. “This is a new opportunity to try and meet with the public.”

(Standing in photo) Councillor Ann Waters speaks to a resident.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Councillor Ann Waters added she felt this program would achieve open communication with residents and give them a chance to answer any questions they may have.

Eleanor Homeniuk attended the session along with members of the Legacy 4Health Walking Group. She wanted to know if there were any developments coming to Vegreville? Coun. Berry said there were. Overall, she said “I found that the councillors were helpful and they answered our questions very well.

Library Manager Donna Williams said one of Vegreville town council’s goals was transparency, so this program is a way they can connect with the public and answer questions in a nice neutral environment.

This program will happen on the third Tuesday of each month.