Russell Binscarth Financial Plan presentation draws small turnout
Russell Binscarth council held a May 9 Financial Plan briefing with two residents in Russell and four in Binscarth. Mayor Cheryl Chartier Kingdon highlighted budget pressures from a $150,000 provincial cut and a single mill rate across the municipality, while CAO Jim Fielder outlined 2019 funding for road work, pools, bicycle pump park, and the regional water treatment plant. The plan cites a $400,000 road upgrade commitment and a $150,000 water line replacement in Russell.