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By Cam Lee

Finance Manager

Melfort’s new Finance Manager revealed at Monday’s council meeting

Apr 8, 2025 | 1:39 PM

The City of Melfort has filled an important position in city hall.

Courtney Beaulieu is the new finance manager for the city and took the position April 1.

Director of Corporate Services Lydia Steffen told northeastNOW the city is excited to have Beaulieu on board.

“What it means for the city is that we have someone in a position. We’ve kind of been short-staffed for a month or two,” Steffen said. “It brings some stability going into our auditing season.”

Steffen said the finance manager oversees the financial operations and ensures that the city’s funds are managed responsibly.

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“The role of a city treasurer includes several key responsibilities, such as financial reporting, budgeting, planning, compliance, and auditing,” explained Steffen. “In essence, the treasurer ensures the city can meet its financial obligations, plans for the future, and operates smoothly.”

According to Steffen, it was clear that Beaulieu’s skills were aligned with the requirements of the position.

“Her achievements and professional experience demonstrated a clear progression in both responsibilities and leadership within financial management,” said Steffen. “Courtney’s educational background, combined with her extensive work experience, distinguished her as an exceptional candidate.”

Beaulieu is originally from Saskatoon and has previously worked as the administrator for the RM of Invergordon. She moved to the Kinistino about eight years ago to her husband’s family farm.

The formal announcement of Beaulieu’s hiring was made at Monday night’s council meeting.

In other council notes:

• Council has passed a new Sherven-Smith Art Gallery policy, to establish “a clear and fair process for hosting exhibitions at the Sherven-Smith Art Gallery, located in the Kerry Vickar Centre, or any other location determined by the City of Melfort, to ensure that artists and community groups are appropriately compensated.
• Council approved a discretionary use development permit application for a Multi-Unit Dwelling Apartment – a three-plex – in the 400 block. of Burrows Ave. E.
• The North East SPCA’s partnership with the city will continue. Council approved an agreement with the SPCA for a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2025, with the option for an additional one-year term renewal. The cost to the city is $19,483.75 plus additional fees for unclaimed animals.
• The local improvement project in the 100 blocks. of Babington Avenue have been approved. Full depth asphalt paving will take place on those blocks. Council gave the bylaw a third reading and passed it Monday night, after Councillor Trent Mitchell voted against giving the bylaw a third reading at the March meeting. Mitchell wanted more time to get input from the public on the decision, but neither he nor the city received additional feedback. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk said at last month’s council meeting that petitions against the project were received after the deadline, were not submitted in the proper format, and were not filed directly with the City Clerk.

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Cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com