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Yesterday, Parkland County Council unanimously voted in favour of joining a new Regional Transit Services Commission (RTSC).

“This project shows immense collaboration for a region that is focused on the best interests of our residents.” said Mayor Rod Shaigec. “It recognizes, as the Metro-Mayors Report, Be Ready Or Be Left Behind noted, to be globally competitive a key success factor is inter-municipal transit.”

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Today, the team of elected representatives tasked with examining the feasibility of a Regional Transit Services Commission (RTSC) in the Edmonton Metro Region released their report: “Accelerating Transit in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region: Building a Regional Transit Services Commission.”

The RTSC report recommends combining transit services of 13 municipalities.This would create more opportunities for inter-municipal travel, with projected savings of 850 service hours...
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Parkland County wishes to congratulate Rob Coon on his recent appointment as Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Wabamun.

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Council has approved the 2020 interim operational and capital budgets.

“With careful consideration, Council has adopted a budget that recognizes cost reductions across all our departments, while ensuring our ability to continue to recover from the economic downturn,” said Mayor Rod Shaigec. “Council respects the impacts taxation has on the lives of our residents and businesses and has strived to ensure property tax increases were as low as possible.”

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Parkland County continues to work with the landowner to ensure compliance. We are currently working with the landowner to confirm elevations, this information will define how we proceed. Should the County begin enforcement action it will be between the landowner and the County. Enforcement can be a lengthy process and we appreciate the patience of residents in the area while we investigate the situation.