Hanna council approves visitor centre agreement
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Hanna council approves visitor centre agreement

The Town of Hanna council approved a summer 2026 operation agreement with Harvest Sky Economic Development Corporation for the visitor information center. Harvest Sky will manage staffing, marketing, and operational costs, while the town will handle utilities and maintenance. The town will also cover any operational losses.
Town of Hanna council ponders police check for election candidates
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Town of Hanna council ponders police check for election candidates

The Town of Hanna council is considering a bylaw requiring police background checks for municipal election candidates. The CAO noted similar requirements exist in Calgary and other municipalities. Councillors expressed support for credibility protection while balancing concerns about transparency and privacy. A draft bylaw will be prepared for future discussion.
Town of Hanna council hears about mental health calls
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Town of Hanna council hears about mental health calls

The Town of Hanna council discussed police challenges with mental health calls during a recent meeting. RCMP commander S/Sgt. Rob Welsman provided a quarterly update, noting static crime rates and emphasizing community policing priorities, including traffic enforcement, community engagement, and monitoring offenders. Mayor Povaschuk highlighted rising oilfield crime concerns.