Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville will present the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Leadership in M u n i c i p a l Administration to the Town of Stonewall’s chief administrative offi­cer, Wally Melnyk, at an invitation-only ceremony at Government House on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m.

Melnyk is recognized for his outstanding lead­ership, integrity and longstanding commit­ment to municipal public service. Throughout a career spanning more than three decades, including over 25 years serving Russell before moving to Stonewall, Melnyk has guided municipalities through significant change, including municipal amalgamation and evolv­ing financial reporting requirements. His leader­ship reflects strong finan­cial stewardship, thoughtful long-term planning and a commit­ment to accountable, responsive local govern­ment.

Read all about it on page 2 of this week's Russell Banner.