Councillor Crystal Neels resigns from Picture Butte town council

Residents in Picture Butte will head to the polls following the resignation of Councillor Crystal Neels.

Neels resigned from Picture Butte town council on Feb. 9. Town officials said the resignation was accepted in accordance with legislative requirements.

“Council wishes to acknowledge and thank Councillor Neels for her commitment and contribution to the Picture Butte community,” reads a release from the town. “During her time on council, she worked to represent the interests of residents and support positive outcomes for the municipality.”

Arrangements to fill the vacancy will be made in accordance with the province’s Local Authorities Election Act. Town officials said more information will be provided once those arrangements are confirmed and will be shared on the town’s website.

Kass Patterson
Kass Patterson
Born and raised in Calgary, Kass, from a young age, developed a love for learning people's stories and being able to share them with the community (or her family, or whoever would listen). In addition to working in communities like Okotoks and Calgary, Kass has also spent her summers travelling with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association since 2019, to help provide a peek behind the barn door into the world of chuckwagon racing. Outside of work and anything horse related, Kass is a reader and an avid country music fan, and most likely can be found with the biggest cup of coffee possible.
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