Whitewater council members appointed to committees
Councillor Daryl McLaughlin opposed to make-up of committees
Whitewater council meetings slightly changed
Council holds special meeting to update procedural bylaw
Mayor Hal Johnson makes a promise — to work hard
New council sworn in during inaugural meeting Wednesday afternoon. Hal Johnson reads the oath of office before becoming Mayor of Whitewater Region Township.
Council looking for the change people want
The future of the township as each council member sees it
Mayor Labow hangs up his political hat after 23 years
Whitewater Region Township Mayor Jim Labow steps down from office on Nov. 30. He is disappointed not to be returning, but has enjoyed his 23 years as a municipal council member.
Reeve Rathwell to be refreshed and rejuvenated by spring
Whitewater Region Township Reeve Don Rathwell leaves his post as a municipal council member after 32 years. He will find something new to do in the spring.
Councillor Joey Trimm is looking forward to being more involved in the community
Whitewater Region Township Councillor Joey Trimm will miss the activities of council and the easy access to municiapl information. However, he will now be able to become more involved in community activities.
Renfrew County Warden thanks Reeve Rathwell
Whitewater Region Township Reeve Don Rathwell (left) accepted a Certificate of Appreciation from Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon at last night’s council meeting. This was the final council meeting for Reeve Rathwell as a new council takes over Dec. 1.
Whitewater’s council table is less 69 years of municipal political experience
Long-serving municipal politicians who won’t be returning to Whitewater’s council chamber on Dec. 3 are, from left, Mayor Jim Labow, Councillor Joey Trimm and Reeve Don Rathwell.
Firehall Lane isn’t owned by the township
Lawyers reviewing the file
