Botha residents vote to dissolve village

STETTLER- Botha residents have voted to dissolve the village of Botha to become a hamlet of the County of Stettler.

Residents voted 91 per cent, or 52 out of 57 votes, in favour of the move.

The Minister of Municipal Affairs will now recommend to the Lieutenant Governor and Cabinet, that the village be dissolved and to set a date of dissolution. 

The process is expected to take at least six weeks. After that, The County of Stettler will assume control over Botha.

“I was excited, relieved, and gratified to see that an overwhelming majority of the residents of Botha voted to become a hamlet. Our council believed this was the best option for our village, and now the residents have agreed that we can all move forward together,” said Village of Botha Mayor, Flo Iskiw.

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County of Stettler Reeve Wayne Nixon commented, “I think the decision made by Botha to become a hamlet in the County of Stettler is a win-win for both Botha and the County of Stettler. Residents of Botha should realize some savings in residential taxes and the County becomes more viable by an increase in population. And at the end of the day – Botha will remain Botha.”  

(Gary McKinnon – The County of Stettler)