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Village of Stirling by-election on May 7

By Heather Cameron Westwind Weekly News Nominations are currently open for a by-election the Village of Stirling will be holding on May 7, to replace Councillor Bohn. “Councillor Devynn Bohn tendered her resignation on February 7th at the beginning of our regular Council meeting as her family pursues new opportunities,” said Trevor Lewington, Mayor of Stirling. Per the Municipal Government Act, Lewington says, the Village… Read More »

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