RM of Torch River elects new reeve, two councillors
The RM of Torch River has a freshly elected reeve and two members of council.
The previous regime was uprooted when three members resigned from their positions in November amid controversy. Maureena Schreiner has been a member of the municipality her entire life, she told northeastNOW change was needed.
“There seemed to be a lot of problems these last couple years. I think everybody is feeling it’s time for a change and they need someone in there that’s going to listen,” Schreiner said.
Former Reeve Louise Nicklen resigned Nov. 10. Division 5 Coun. Tyler Shymanski quit Oct. 14 and Michelle Fox-Waddington, the Division 4 councillor resigned Nov. 14.