Dysart Fills Mayor's Seat

Walt McKechnie, Deputy Mayor of Dysart et al, will likely take over the role of Interim Mayor until the municipal election, Monday, October 26th, following the death of Murray Fearrey, the municipality's former mayor.Tamara Willbee, CAO of Dysart et al, spoke with CanoeFM recently. She said that as of June 30, only one person came forward to take on the position, and that was McKechnie. A vote will take place July 7thto confirm his appointment.Wilbee said then the Deputy Mayor's seat will have to be filled. An announcement in the local media outlets will keep the public informed about the process. The remaining council seat might not be filled.