Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1 Community Events At its June 22 meeting, Devon Town Council considered several bylaws, governance matters and long-term planning initiatives. Highlights from the meeting are summarized below. Information is based on the approved Council meeting minutes. Advertising and Public Notice Bylaw Adopted Council held a public hearing and approved second and third readings of Advertising and Public Notice Bylaw 1031/2026. The bylaw modernizes the Town's public notification requirements and allows for additional electronic notification methods while continuing to meet Municipal Government Act requirements. During the public hearing, one resident asked how newspaper advertising would continue to be used and administration confirmed that notices would still identify affected areas, though specific addresses would not be published. Council Procedural Bylaw Receives Final Approval Council approved second and third readings of Council Procedural Bylaw 1032/2026. Prior to the vote, a written submission from a resident opposing the inclusion of a Treaty 6 Territory and Traditional Land Acknowledgement within the bylaw was read into the record and accepted as information. The bylaw was approved as amended. Councillor Mike Hanly Appointed Deputy Mayor Council appointed Councillor Mike Hanly as Deputy Mayor for the period of July 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. Mayor Jeff Craddock administered the Oath of Office following the appointment. Long-Term RCMP Financial Plan Approved Council approved the RCMP 2027-2032 Multi-Year Financial Plan and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement. The plan provides a framework for future policing costs and resources over the next six years. Response to Town of Calmar Regarding Voyageur Park Parking Program Council considered correspondence from the Town of Calmar regarding the paid parking program at Voyageur Park. Council directed that a letter be sent under the Mayor's signature thanking the Town of Calmar for its correspondence and declining its request. Grant Reporting to be Included in Budget Discussions Council directed Administration to include reports on 2026 grant recipients during future budget deliberations to provide additional information on the use of community grant funding. Library Lease Extension Authorized Following an in-camera discussion, Council authorized Administration to finalize and execute the library lease extension. Share Print