Debate on amalgamation in Russell RM prompts mixed views
Longtime Reeve Robert Muir voices cautious support for provincial forced amalgamation, arguing five councils for about 460 people is inefficient. He cites shared services with nearby municipalities and says larger entities enable major projects, but warns of reduced local councillor access and potential loss of the Municipal Board. Proposals set for May 1 2014 details, with first council elected October 2014.