Didsbury council accepts CAO’s resignation

After just over five years with the Town of Didsbury, Ethan Gorner has tendered his resignation as CAO.

Gorner, who began his time with the Town in January of 2020, is out as Chief Administrative Officer effective February 24th.

According to a media release from the Town of Didsbury, a special council meeting this week included a motion by councillor Bill Windsor to accept Gorner’s resignation as CAO.

In a statement, Mayor Rhonda Hunter notes “over the next days and weeks, we will discuss next steps and make a plan for the CAO recruitment process.” She also thanked Gorner and wished him all the best in his future endeavours.

The Town has also announced that Chief Financial Officer Amanda Riley has been named Didsbury’s acting CAO. 

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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