Schreiber Council acknowledges Schreiber Media Centre’s role in community.

The Township of Schreiber Council and Committee of the Whole met on February 10 to discuss the future of local infrastructure and community services. The session, which began with a traditional land acknowledgement, focused on several key initiatives aimed at modernizing the township and improving sustainability.A major highlight of the evening was the presentation of results from the Food Cycler pilot program. Maddie from Food Cycle Science reported that the 50-household trial successfully diverted 12 metric tons of food waste from the local landfill over the past year. Council discussed a plan to expand the program by an additional 150 units. The proposal includes moving toward a municipal cost-recovery model, which would make the waste-diversion units more accessible and affordable for all residents in the long term.Next up was Beth Anne MacKay who provided an update on the ongoing efforts to fix the township’s website. The project, described as a “digital audit,” involves cleaning up years of outdated information, fixing broken links, and making the site easier for residents to navigate. Beyond technical fixes, the project aims to improve the township’s visibility on search engines to help drive tourism. Council members emphasized the importance of a timely finish, requesting that the CAO work with the consultant to set a firm completion date for the new site.Council officially ratified the financial records for January, including all monthly accounts payable and payroll. During the review, staff clarified specific costs related to fire department rescue equipment and necessary repairs for a township grader.In other infrastructure news, Council approved the purchase of a new heater for the community sauna from Sauna Finn. This ensures the facility remains operational for public use.

CAO Smith provided several updates on outstanding provincial matters. Notably, the Ministry of Transportation has declined the township’s request for a new highway lookout. However, the CAO confirmed that previous community concerns regarding snow removal and library staffing have been resolved.The meeting also touched on the early stages of a project for a large community sign, with some members drawing comparisons to iconic landmarks.The evening concluded with an unexpected formal thank you to the Schreiber Media Center for their work in filming and posting the sessions, ensuring transparency for the public. The meeting then adjourned.