Since being elected last month, new Canmore mayor John Borrowman has met with Premier Redford, presided over two town council meetings and insists hearing concerns from individual constituents will be a priority throughout his term.

In the June 19 byelection, Borrowman defeated candidates Pam Hilstad and Ed Russell with 1,461 of the 3,024 votes cast. With nearly 40 years of combined experience as a volunteer, local business owner and town councillor, the new mayor is prepared for the role he’s expected to fill. Read the full story at the Rocky Mountain Outlook.