Gymnast receives copper pin
Viking tax increase
There will be an increase in this year’s municipal taxes.
On Monday, June 18 council heard that the 2012 Town of Viking Mill Rate budget is balanced and property owners will see an increase.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Rod Krips told council that the budget was updated and amended to reflect known changes from the approved 2012 operating budget and that a new mill rate has been set.
Council briefs
Councillor Roy Ellingson was named Deputy Mayor at the regular meeting of the Viking Town Council on Monday, June 18. Ellingson replaces Councillor Tim Doering.
Viking Weekend update
Police say a body found by RCMP this weekend may be that of a person who was reported missing since early May.
Police did not release the cause of death but said no foul play was suspected and that the police investigation is complete at this time.
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