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Having begun his political career as a councillor in Kirkland in 1991 and having served as mayor for the last eight years, Mayor Michel Gibson is seeking a third mandate in the November municipal election.
âBecause of the pandemic it will be very hard for me to knock on the 6,400 doors to see my residents,â Gibson said. âWe have to be safe and mailing in ballot is what I hope the Provincial Government will consider seriously.â
One of Gibsonâs platform for the new mandate will be to âmaintaining and even improving services by keeping tax increases to a minimum as in 2021 our local tax on the average house increased by only $44. or 1%, way below inflation.â
In an effort to give their residents options for enjoying the outdoors, the city of Kirkland has opened a cross country ski trail.
The trail can be found at the Hydro-Quebec green space and the trail runs from Ecclestone Park to Timberlea-Trail Street.
Due to the current curfew set by the provincial government, the trail closes every night at 7:30 p.m. until further notice pertaining to the lockdown.
Skiers are encouraged to maintain hygienic measures to prevent COVID 19 exposure. Stick with people in your family bubble or keep a two metre distance between skiers if you go with friends or those outside of your household.