LAFLECHE — Lafleche Mayor Joan Corneil has been elected to serve her first term leading that community.
While she didn’t serve on council previously, Corneil has held several leadership roles. The Lafleche mayor previously served as co-char of the economic development sub committee for the government committee action as well as served on a committee on the rural economy known as ACRE.
Corneil is also spearheading the group exploring the development of the Highgate Dam. Additionally, the new mayor managed both the Regional Economic Development Authority (REDA) and Community Futures office. She also served three urban and one rural municipality as administrator.
After recently moving to Lafleche in the spring of 2023 and being retired, Corneil says she felt she could contribute to local governance, letting her nomination stand for mayor of Lafleche.
“My goals are to find out what is the most important to the community, ensuring there are cash reserves for future needs, exploring any economic development opportunities, ensuring the community is ready for any emergency and for future development/growth,” she says.
Corneil sees many positive aspects of the town that include its location on the crossroads of Highway 13 and 58, as well as the close proximity to a lake and regional park. She also acknowledges that Lafleche is a welcoming community.
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