Mayor’s Message
Budget and Staff Changes
Happy New Year
And all the best to you and your family. I hope that you all survived the holidays as cold as they were, and I am glad as I am writing this that the weather has warmed up significantly.
Council approved the 2022 budget at their Dec 14, 2021 meeting. This approval followed three separate budget meetings and as always with costs increasing and infrastructure aging, it was a challenging task. I am pleased that Council has approved the 2022 Budget with a 0% municipal tax increase. This is the first budget for this newly elected Council, and it was a busy but good learning opportunity for the first-time Councillors such as myself.
There have been changes with staffing due to two retirements. With these retirements, Council has approved a plan to contract the areas of Bylaw Enforcement, Development, and Emergency Management and the shuffling of responsibilities among existing staff to make sure that as residents, you won’t notice a decrease in service.
Administration will continue to monitor the COVID-19 guidelines set out by the province to be well prepared as restrictions are adjusted. Stay safe and be well and respect the choices that your fellow residents have made.
Remember to feel free to reach out to me with any concerns or issues you may have.
Respectfully,
Danny Povaschuk
Mayor, Town of Hanna
Mayor’s Message Archive
Budget and Staff Changes
Happy New Year and all the best to you and your family. I hope that you all survived the holidays as cold as they were, and I am glad as I am writing this that the weather has warmed up significantly.
Season’s Greetings
Hanna’s Elected Officials wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season.
I Am Approachable – Mayor’s Message Nov ’21
First of all, I would like to thank Former Mayor Chris Warwick and the previous Council for the job they did getting us to where we are today.
Elected Officials
Mayor Danny Povaschuk
Boards & Committees
- Chamber of Commerce
- Emergency Advisory Committee
- Finance & Audit
- Personnel Committee
Hanna’s Town Council is comprised of a mayor and six councillors, who are elected by the citizens of Hanna. The Mayor and Council are responsible for developing policies and setting strategic priorities regarding the delivery of municipal services. Council, as the governing body, is responsible for making sure Town resources are allocated and used appropriately, for the benefit and protection of its citizens. Administration implements the policies set by Council for the day-to-day operations of the municipality.
The legislative function of the Town’s municipal government is mandated in the Alberta Municipal Government Act (MGA), while the Local Authorities Election Act governs the election process. Elections are held every four years on the third Monday in October.
Councillor Sandra Beaudoin
Boards & Committees
- Emergency Advisory Committee
- Hanna in Bloom
- Harvest Sky Regional EDC
- Municipal Planning Commission
Councillor Gerald Campion
Boards & Committees
- Big Country Waste Management
- Finance & Audit Committee
- Community Services Board
- Henry Kroeger Water Commission
- Red Deer River Municipal Users
Councillor Fred Crowle
Boards & Committees
- Finance & Audit Committee
- Fred & Freda Geuder Bursary
- Hanna & Dist. Medical Corp.
- Hanna/Wake Student Exchange
- Veterans Memorial Highway
Councillor Sandra Murphy
Boards & Committees
- Acadia Foundation
- Hanna Library Board
- Marigold Library Board
- Palliser Economic Partnership
- Personnel Committee
Councillor Kyle Olsen
Boards & Committees
- Hanna Golf & Country Club
- Hanna Learning Centre
- Municipal Planning Commission
- Palliser Municipal Services
- Personnel Committee
Councillor Angie Warwick
Boards & Committees
- Community Futures Meridian
- Emergency Advisory Committee
- Hanna/Wake Student Exchange
- Harvest Sky Regional EDC
- Palliser Economic Partnership