Stu Salkeld, Penticton Herald Journalist Profile

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Kneehill County Council Approves Camp Shelter Design After Debate – ECA Review

2 months ago | ecareview.com | Stu Salkeld

Kneehill County council had some suggestions for the design of a new camp shelter, but ultimately approved it. The approval was made at the March 25 regular meeting of council. Manager of Parks & Ag Services Fallon Sherlock presented councillors with the proposed design of a new camp shelter for the Braconnier Campground.
Hanna Town Council Hears Serious Crimes Down, Traffic Stops Up – ECA Review

2 months ago | ecareview.com | Stu Salkeld

The Town of Hanna council heard that serious crimes in the municipality appear to be down in number, while traffic stops by police have increased. The latest Hanna RCMP detachment report was made at council’s March 25 information meeting. Readers should note information meetings are not technically “regular meetings,” and resolutions usually aren’t passed until a regular meeting is held. Councillors heard the third quarter stats update from Hanna RCMP detachment member Cpl. Kyle Westcott.
Town Of Hanna Decides To Wait On Vacant Play School Space – ECA Review

2 months ago | ecareview.com | Stu Salkeld

The Town of Hanna council discussed changes to a playschool service in municipal space, but decided to wait before any decisions about that space. The issue was discussed at council’s information meeting March 25. Readers should note information meetings are essentially for discussion and any resolutions are usually reserved for the next regular council meeting.
Kneehill County Increases Cemetery Mowing Fee – ECA Review

2 months ago | ecareview.com | Stu Salkeld

Kneehill County council hiked the fee it charges for mowing grass in certain cemeteries and essentially left all other mowing and snowplowing policies untouched. The resolutions were passed at the Mar. 25 regular meeting of council.
Town of Hanna decides to wait on vacant play school space

2 months ago | thespec.com | Stu Salkeld

The Town of Hanna council discussed changes to a playschool service in municipal space, but decided to wait before any decisions about that space. The issue was discussed at council’s information meeting March 25. Readers should note information meetings are essentially for discussion and any resolutions are usually reserved for the next regular council meeting.
Hanna town council hears serious crimes down, traffic stops up

2 months ago | thespec.com | Stu Salkeld

The Town of Hanna council heard that serious crimes in the municipality appear to be down in number, while traffic stops by police have increased. The latest Hanna RCMP detachment report was made at council’s March 25 information meeting. Readers should note information meetings are not technically “regular meetings,” and resolutions usually aren’t passed until a regular meeting is held. Councillors heard the third quarter stats update from Hanna RCMP detachment member Cpl. Kyle Westcott.
Kneehill County council approves camp shelter design after debate

2 months ago | thespec.com | Stu Salkeld

Kneehill County council had some suggestions for the design of a new camp shelter, but ultimately approved it. The approval was made at the March 25 regular meeting of council. Manager of Parks & Ag Services Fallon Sherlock presented councillors with the proposed design of a new camp shelter for the Braconnier Campground.
Kneehill County increases cemetery mowing fee

2 months ago | thespec.com | Stu Salkeld

Kneehill County council hiked the fee it charges for mowing grass in certain cemeteries and essentially left all other mowing and snowplowing policies untouched. The resolutions were passed at the Mar. 25 regular meeting of council.
Town of Hanna council hears a physician recruitment committee formed

Mar 25, 2025 | thespec.com | Stu Salkeld

The Town of Hanna council heard that a medical professionals recruitment and retention committee has been formed that includes one doctor. The medical clinic update was given at the March 11 regular meeting of council. Councillors heard a presentation by Dr. Wendy Fortna of Hanna Medical Clinic that updated them on the state of that facility, the hospital and healthcare services in the community.
Deal approved by Kneehill County council for certain hazardous waste collection

Mar 25, 2025 | thespec.com | Stu Salkeld

Kneehill County council approved signing a deal with a company which will handle household hazardous waste. The resolution was passed at the March 11 regular meeting of council. Councillors heard a report from Environmental Services Manager John McKiernan regarding the provincial government’s changes to the way certain products are recycled, including placing more onus on the companies that produce such material; this approach has been called extended producer responsibility (EPR).