The Rural Municipality of Dufferin approved community funding, infrastructure tenders and key policy items at its March 17 meeting, before adopting its 2026 financial plan and finalizing several major decisions at a special meeting on April 7.
At the March 17 regular meeting, council approved more than $208,000 in community grants to a wide range of local organizations, including the Boyne Regional Library, recreation groups and community service agencies. The funding supports ongoing programming and services across the municipality.
Council also endorsed joint department budgets shared with partner municipalities, covering areas such as planning, protective services, recreation, cemetery operations and the Memorial Hall.
Preparations for the 2026 construction season moved ahead, with council awarding the dust control contract and approving multiple gravel hauling and pit tenders. The municipality also authorized administration to issue a request for proposals for audit services for the 2026 to 2028 fiscal years.
Additional decisions included approval of an updated municipal accessibility plan and first reading of a bylaw to implement a pass-through water rate increase from the Pembina Valley Water Cooperative, as required by the Public Utility Board. Council also approved 2026 employment contracts during a closed session portion of the meeting.
