PRESS
RELEASE
February 4, 2014
SKI
HILL PARTNERSHIP RESULTS IN MUNICIPAL CHANGES
The Pass
Powderkeg Ski Hill Society and Municipality of Crowsnest Pass have decided to
move forward on a new management partnership. At the January 21 Municipal
Council meeting, Council approved the Society’s recommendation to have general
management of the Ski Hill be provided by the municipality’s Director of
Community Services.
“With the
recent resignation of the Ski Hill General Manager, the Society took the time
to evaluate its management structure, budgeting, staffing needs, and
relationship with the municipality,” explained Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill Society
President, Neil Johnston. “The Board felt this was the best option to
meet our current needs in a cost effective manner, while retaining flexibility
for the ski hill into the future.”
The proposal
of the Board, which included a projected annual savings of $62,000/year, was unanimously
supported by Council. “The Ski Hill is an important and valuable asset to the community,”
stated Mayor Blair Painter, “and we are pleased to support the Ski Hill Society’s
recommendation while realizing overall cost savings and efficiencies. We see
this as a win-win situation.”
Council took
the Society’s recommendation as an opportunity to cement additional changes
already under consideration by the municipality. In conjunction with Ski Hill
management, Parks and Recreation Facility operations and maintenance will be
moved into the Community Services department.
Further, Protective Services was removed from the department, with the Manager
of Protective Services now reporting directly to the CAO.
Management of
Parks and Recreation Facilities won’t be a departure for the Director of
Community Services, Mr. Lyle Hannan. Hannan brings to the position a bachelor’s
degree and 15 years of senior management experience in Parks and Recreation,
including management of facilities such as golf courses, arenas, pools, halls, and
parks. “I am very excited to work with Council, staff, and the
community to
preserve and enhance our community programs and facilities,” confirmed Hannan.
For more
information:
Blair Painter,
Mayor Neil
Johnston, President
Municipality
of Crowsnest Pass Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill Society
(403) 563-0513 (403)
209-0812
