The role of the Recreation, Culture and Events Committee is:
- to improve resident physical, mental and spiritual wellness through the development and implementation of a broad and varied range of programs for interested residents and groups;
- to improve community spirit and cohesiveness through the development and implementation of special events to help to build a stronger community;
- to improve culture and the local cultural sector through the development and implementation of a broad and varied range of programs for interested residents and groups;
- to oversee the development, scheduling and maintenance of sport, wellness and cultural infrastructure;
- to recognize and promote community volunteerism;
- to develop and enhance partnerships with individuals, organizations, corporations and governments to improve resident wellness, culture and events.
- to provide a forum and a coordinated means of communication between wellness and cultural organizations and the town; and
- to provide advice to council on matters of wellness and culture.
Committee Members
- Chair - Councillor Jill Chandler
- Vice-Chair - Councillor Gordie Cox
- Elizabeth DeBlois
- Barrington Duffy
- Beth Grant
- Kyle Hann
- Rob Power