Webinar available for those interested in running for public office

Residents considering a run for Mountain View County Council this fall are being encouraged to take part in a free election prep webinar.

Alberta Municipalities and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta are teaming up to offer a one-hour online session on Wednesday, August 13th from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

The webinar will cover the roles and responsibilities of municipal councillors, and feature guest speakers, including current councillors sharing their experience and advice.

Anyone interested in running for their local office is invited to register online.

To find out more about the webinar or to sign up, see the abmunis.ca website.

The next run of municipal elections are scheduled for this fall in Alberta. 

Story written by Bernd Van’t Klooster

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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