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By Cam Lee

Strict rules for use

City of Melfort adopts artificial intelligence policy

Feb 11, 2026 | 7:25 AM

The City of Melfort has adopted a policy on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

“The City of Melfort aims to ensure that AI applications in the workplace enhance productivity and innovation while mitigating risks related to privacy, security, and ethical considerations,” the document read. 

The policy applies to any City of Melfort employee, contracted employee, student, or volunteer. 

The document said that Generative AI “refers to products and services that model patterns and structures from large quantities of data to generate new outputs, such as text, images, or code, based on user inputs.” 

Inputs and outputs of Generative AI include data like text, images, video, audio, computer code, synthetic data, workflows, or other generated content. 

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“A generative AI policy will help ensure the City of Melfort uses new technologies responsibly, protecting personal and confidential information while maintaining transparency and accountability in staff decision-making,” Director of Community Services Lydia Steffen told northeastNOW. 

The document stated that the use of generative AI tools must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Use of AI tools for City purposes on personal or City-owned devices requires prior approval from a supervisor or the Corporate Services Department.  

“Employees must not upload, share, or process confidential business data or sensitive information without explicit authorization,” the document said. 

COUNCIL BRIEFS

Meanwhile, a delegation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints asked city council to add them to the list of churches on the ‘Churches of Melfort’ sign just west of the city. Mayor Glenn George said the sign was developed by the Melfort Ministerial Association, and it was recommended by council that the church contact the association to set something up. 

In the Public Works Department report, it was revealed that Melfort has been approved for an SGI grant to install audible and tactile pedestrian buttons at three intersections on Main St. to increase safety and accessibility for pedestrians. The buttons will be at the intersections of Burrows Ave., MacLeod Ave., and Crawford Ave. 

Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk was also pleased to announce the City has had the first load of garbage deposited in the new cell at the landfill. That project is expected to be completed by late spring, with decommissioning of the old site to follow. 

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com