Town voting rights clash over polling options in Russell
Senior Services charges Russell council with shortchanging voters by denying advance and mobile polls while mail voting is delayed. Residents fear accessibility gaps for elderly and mobility challenged, despite statutory requirements and emphasis on inclusive turnout.
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Melnyk
Mr. Melnyk
Russell
Ontario
Senior Services
Pelly Trail School Board Reviews Policy and Interrogation Policy
The Pelly Trail School Board met October 10 at 7 30 p m with all trustees present. The Finance Committee report was discussed in camera and adopted as amended. Minutes from September 18 were approved. The Policy Committee will consult M A S T for policy changes. A long discussion covered police interrogation in schools. The conflict of interest policy received first reading and approval. The board will review committee structure at the inaugural See Policy Page 17.
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Pelly Trail ‘School Board
M.A.S.T
Council debates Community Development Corp formation
The council weighs creating a Community Development Corporation needing $25 000 to attract a $50 000 provincial grant for business development. Russell Industrial Development Corpora tion backs the project but decision is deferred to the new council amid other town matters.
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Peury
Community Development Corporation
Wally Melnyk
Russell Industrial Development Corporation
Rosnoski
Russell
Ed Frieze
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