Residents in the Village of Canal Flats are going to have to head back to the voting booth to elect a new council member following the resignation of Councillor Evence Blanchard Dec. 3 (2012).

Village Mayor Ute Juras said she expects the by-election to occur “sometime in the spring,” with the date being set after a chief election officer is named.

Juras said Blanchard cannot give the village the time needed to be a councillor and will be missed.

“He felt that due to his commitments in his personal life he was not able to spend the time that the position requires. It is very unfortunate but understandable.  He brought a lot to the table with his passion for the community. We will certainly miss his input,” she said.

Blanchard was elected to Canal Flats council following the November 2011 municipal election.

Ian Cobb/e-KNOW

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