JULY 15, 2020
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Special Committee to Create New Path Forward for Andrew School Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
In the coming months, community members in the Village of Andrew will be focusing on creating a new path forward for its school. A special committee comprised of volunteer members first met on July 6, and Committee Chairperson Jodie Calfat said they will be investing their time and efforts to gain a better understanding of the implications of the school board’s recent decision to close the junior high program at Andrew School. Calfat, the parent of two school-aged children in
Andrew School, was directly impacted by the decision. “Right now it is early days for the committee and we are hoping to assemble 14-15 motivated individuals to work on this together. An initial group of people did gather for a first meeting and we are really just sorting ourselves out at this stage”. In the coming weeks, Calfat said the committee will be conducting a number of activities including establishing a clear line of communication with EIPS, and others, as necessary to advance their work, potentially reaching out to the community on differing levels and
finalizing their internal plans. “We realize we have a very big task ahead of us and we are just getting started, but we believe a viable school is integral to a vibrant community. We also believe there are many caring community members out there who could bring a lot in terms of perspective and experience so we hope they can see their way to joining our group,” added Calfat. Back on June 26, a committee was established during a town hall meeting that was hosted by the Village of Andrew
Mundare Council Seat Vacant Following Resignation Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Voters in Mundare could be heading to the polls on September 9. That, however, will be contingent on whether more than one resident files nomination papers before Noon on July 29. Back on June 16 Coun. Jason Kowal made a motion to hold a by-election following the resignation of Coun. Jaime Burghardt. Colin Zyla, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Mundare, said
Burghardt resigned on June 15, citing personnel reasons. Burghardt was first elected in a byelection in 2011. Zyla said a deposit of $100 is required for a resident to be able to file nomination papers. He estimates the cost of the by-election will be around $1,500. Municipal councils do have the option not to hold a by-election, but would have to make a request for an exemption under the Municipal Government Act. The date of the next municipal general election is Oct. 18, 2021.
Mundare Mayor swears in Jaime Burghardt in the fall of 2017. (Town of Mundare/Submitted)
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