Penhold mayor reappointed to FCM board

Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau has been reappointed to the board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Yargeau was first elected to the board of FCM in 2021, and is one of seven representatives on it from Alberta. This go-around, his reappointment was by acclamation.

For background, FCM has been a national voice for municipal governments since 1901, representing nearly 2,000 municipalities and over 90 per cent of Canadians. Through its advocacy and programs, FCM works to ensure that the needs of local communities are reflected in federal policies and provides tools to help municipalities address local challenges.

Each year, leaders from those communities meet to set priorities on key national issues.