Plans are underway for a Special Municipal Election in September in the Village of Carbon to regain quorum after Mayor Bryan Peever tendered his resignation.
The Village of Carbon issued a press release on Thursday, July 27 when Mayor Peever announced his resignation.
He is the third elected official in the village to have resigned in the last two months. Due to the multiple exits, the Village no longer has the numbers on council to govern as per the Municipal Governance Act (MGA).
“Regrettably, the Village of Carbon Council is currently facing a quorum issue, which has severely impacted its ability to function effectively. A quorum represents the minimum number of council members required to conduct official business, such as voting on crucial matters and passing ordinances. The lack of a quorum has resulted in a state of gridlock, impeding progress on essential projects and initiatives,” states the release.
The Mail reported in its June 21 edition that Councillor Brian McHugh resigned, and in last week's Mail, it was reported that Councillor Renee O’Brien tendered her resignation.
This leaves Councillors Trina Anderson and Michelle Lomond.
During this time, residents of Carbon had instigated a petition to recall Peever and Anderson. It fell short of the required signatures.
According to the press release, the Village administration has been in touch with Municipal Affairs.
“The Village of Carbon has already taken steps to address the quorum challenge. The administration has reached out to the Minister of Municipal Affairs to seek guidance and support in resolving this matter promptly. Moreover, plans are underway to hold a special election on Thursday, September 21, 2023, to fill the vacant positions and restore the necessary quorum,” it states.

The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce (DDCC) is accepting applications for its World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD) Legacy Fund. The fund aims to support initiatives that enhance and enrich economic development in the Drumheller region.
WLD Legacy Funds are available for capital projects undertaken by not-for-profit groups and other formally organized groups.
DDCC President Lana Phillips states “The Chamber of Commerce is excited to be able to continue to use WLD Legacy Funds to support local economic development through capital projects undertaken by community groups. The WLD Legacy Fund will continue to provide funding to the business community through the Building Enhancement Grant program too. By directing a portion of WLD Legacy Funds to these types of initiatives, we know it has a positive impact on advancing our community. The remainder of WLD Legacy Funds generated will continue to be focused on Tyra’s maintenance.”
Since the inception of the World’s Largest Dinosaur Legacy Fund in 2004, the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce has invested over $720,000 in the Drumheller region. This funding has supported 35 not-for-profit organizations and 22 businesses, in addition to $250,000 to the Town of Drumheller to construct the Badlands Community Facility.
Applicants can submit a request for funding through the World’s Largest Dinosaur Legacy Fund from August 1 to September 30 each year. The maximum requestfor funding is $25,000. The application form, available at www.drumhellerchamber.com, outlinesthe complete application requirements.