Saskatchewan Steps In as Sherwood Council Resigns

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Canada News today, AI-powered stories from your city. Saskatchewan's government is stepping in to help the rural municipality of Sherwood, just outside Regina, after four council members suddenly resigned. The provincial municipal affairs minister, Eric Schmaltz, says they're likely to appoint someone new to keep things running smoothly and deliver essential services to residents. Last week, the Reven 3 councillors stepped down for reasons they haven't shared publicly. That left the council short of a quorum, so they can't even hold meetings right now. Meanwhile, Premier Scott Mo announced around the same time that the parent company of Bell Canada wants to build a major data center in the area. Residents are counting on uninterrupted services like roads and emergency response, and the resignations have raised eyebrows about local leadership at a key moment. The timing lines up with the big economic news, sparking questions on how it all connects. Officials are digging into the details, with the ministry conducting a review to understand

1:03what happened. Schmaltz stressed, they're moving carefully since it's also recent. The province promises full support for Sherwood's community, ensuring daily needs stay met, while they sort this out and get council back on track.