The municipal election dominated the month, with candidates making their pitch for office before the big day on Oct. 24. Ken Boshcoff returned the mayor's chair for the first time since 2003.
A recommendation to add a new managerial position dealing with risk management at an annual cost of $125,000 proved to be a hard sell for some city councillors.
Coun. Greg Johnsen is seeking to reverse the planned closure of a skating pond in the Confederation Drive area, while staff say it’s part of a plan to improve an overstretched outdoor rink system.