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Town of Pincher Creek Council discussed the prospect of holding a byelection after the sudden passing of Coun. Sussanne OâRourke last month, as well as making a donation in her honour to the Humane Society during the January 11 council meeting.
Ultimately, it was voted to not host a byelection this year because of the amount of time left in councilâs term before the next municipal election.
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During discussion, Mayor Don Anderberg pointed out that a new councillor would only hold their position for a few months before the next municipal election.