Things are moving forward one step at a time for a proposed walking path in Teulon.
The CAO is signing an agreement with the provincial department of Transportation and Infrastructure in regards to a proposed walking path along Provincial Trunk Highway 17 from First Street NW to First Street NE near Teulon Elementary School.
The mayor and CAO will also sign an agreement on behalf of the town with Coun. Kirt Ansell and Coun. Glenn Kletke for the walking path construction project.
• Council awarded the 2025 flower tender to Whispering Oaks Greenhouse for $5,946 plus tax.
• Mayor Todd Campbell and CAO Chris Yuen are authorized to attend the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) meeting for mayors, reeves and CAOs in Winnipeg on April 14. In addition, the mayor, council and CAO are authorized to attend the AMM convention in Winnipeg on April 15 and 16. They’re also authorized to attend the AMM education workshop n conflict resolution for councils on April 14. Expenses will be paid.
• Council proclaimed March 26 as Purple Day for the Town of Teulon. This global effort aims to raise worldwide awareness about epilepsy in an effort to increase understanding, reduce stigma and improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy.
• Council gave second reading to an amended bylaw to establish utility rates. The annual transfer to the utility reserve will be reduced by about $4,600 to account for a decrease in billing revenues.
• Council approved five free skating days for Teulon Elementary School in the 2025-26 school year between November and March. In addition, council approved free access to the Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre for Teulon Elementary School from Dec. 15 to 18 for the school’s annual Christmas concert.
• Council agreed to sponsor half of the rental costs for the Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre on April 12 for a Teulon and District Métis Association fundraiser. The event aims to raise funds to promote Métis culture in the community.
• The chief administrative officer will receive a three per cent pay increase for 2025, effective Jan. 1.
