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The RM and City of Swift Current are hoping a mediator will help the two sides resolve the various issues between the two municipalities.

 

City Council approved an application for funding to hire the mediator at a special meeting on Thursday, and the RM Council did the same at a meeting on December 21.

 

Mayor Jerrod Schafer says they are now waiting for approval from the province before they bring in the mediator:

 

 

Schafer adds they hope the mediator will not only help the current councils resolve their disputes, but will provide guidance for future councils so they can avoid similar problems.

 

The cost of the mediator will be shared between the Province, RM and City, if funding is approved.