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Rural Municipality of Souris West

Council Notification Souris West

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS WEST

NOTICE TO ELECTORS FOR COUNCIL NOMINATIONS MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 42 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, AND SUBSECTION 25(1) OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGULATIONS

Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the Rural Municipality of Souris West that a Municipal Election will be held on 2nd day of NOVEMBER 2026 to elect the Mayor and six Councillors for the Rural Municipality of Souris West for the term of office terminating on the 6th day of December 2030.

The nomination period for the Council positions noted above opens on Wednesday, October 7, 20􀀌6 at 9:00 a.m. and closes 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day Friday, October 16, 2026.

Nominations can be received during the following hours at the municipal/ election offices, two locations as ,below, by the Municipal or Deputy Electoral Officer(s) at the following times:

Municipal/Election Office Location:

175 Main St., Suite 202B MacPhee Mall, Souris PE

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Nominations Close: Friday October 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Candidates are responsible for confirming their eligibility to be nominated prior to submitting their nomination form. The deadline for correcting elector information shall be no later than· 11 :59 a.m. on 20th October 2026. For more information contact Sonya Martin (MEO) or Jillian MacAulay (DMEO) at:

902-7 43-2036 . rmofsouriswest@gmail.com . www.souriswest.com

Candidate Nomination Form | Government of Prince Edward Island

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FINAL REPORT

The Rural Municipality of Souris West, through Senior Secretariat Funding is hosting a Free Senior Yoga Program for all interested persons in the community.

Come and enjoy the evening out & camaraderie!

Yoga Instructor: Krista Kelly -Fraser

When: Tuesdays Only – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Program Start & End Dates: (*Please check with Krista after each session.)

September 9 to December 9^th, 2025 &

December 30^th, 2025 to February 10^th, 2026

Location: Ecole La-Belle-Cloche, Rollo Bay

Accessibility & Parking: Excellent!

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Regional Government Discussion Meeting
April 9-2025 is Cancelled.
Please be advised that the gathering scheduled for Wednesday April 9th, 2025 at Souris Regional High School to discuss Regional Government has been cancelled.
The organizing committee’s intention was to ensure there was an opportunity for residents from incorporated and unincorporated areas to have an opportunity to hear background information on challenges for small municipalities and participate in a discussion about future governance options at a very early stage.
Given the current open review of the Municipal Government Act, we require more time to clarify the Province’s position on this matter.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The survey link below provides the questions that would have been the topic of conversation at the meeting and we encourage residents of the incorporated and unincorporated areas East of the Rural Municipality of St. Peters and the Rural Municipality of Central Kings/Annandale to East Point to please take a few moments to complete the survey.
We would really value your input.
https://forms.gle/qQrQbarqZ732C4uD6

Mayor’s Message to the residents of Souris West:

As you may have heard or seen in the media, social and otherwise, the incorporated Municipalities in this area have resumed the discussion around the impact of the 2017 Municipal Government Act on their feasibility as a municipality. In particular the merits of regional government as a solution. This discussion has been dormant since the pandemic and recent inquiries have renewed interest in the discussion.

To this end the mayors and councillors of all four municipalities as well as randomly selected residents of the unincorporated municipalities met at Fortune Community Center on February 19th to initiate the discussion. The greater majority of those in attendance, as expected agreed, that as a solution to the MGA’s effect on the municipalities, the concept of regional government required more input and study and as expected wanted to see a public gathering with the same format and discussion.

As a result of that gathering 6 volunteers and representatives from each of the 4 municipalities have organized a public gathering to be held at the Souris Regional School on Wednesday April 9th at 6:30 PM.

I want to impress upon everyone that this gathering is not a debate but rather a conversation.

All residents are encouraged to attend, contribute and listen to the discussion. We are expecting a large crowd and everyone is welcome.

Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.

Pat O’Connor

Mayor of the Rural Municipality of Souris West

It’s your community…. have your say!

MAIL: P.O. Box 690, Souris PE, C0A 2B0

CIVIC: 175 Main Street, Suite 202B MacPhee Mall Souris PE

Email: rmofsouriswest@gmail.com

Telephone: 902.743.2036

What is our role as a Municipality?

The Municipalities Act in 1983 converted the existing CICs (Community Improvement Committees), including the “Community of Souris West”. In 2017 the “Community of Souris West” became the “Rural Municipality of Souris West”; being the oldest incorporated CIC on PEI since 1972.

Prior to 1972 community meetings were called “Farm Forums” and individuals took turns hosting the committee. A radio program hosted by Hartwell Daily was listened to and a highlight of the meeting.

Section 13, 14., of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) under “Municipal Services, general” – provides that every municipality established under this Act, shall provide in or for all areas of the municipality;

Fire Protection
Emergency Measures Planning

At the December 1st and 6th 2021 Souris West Council Meetings the Municipal Emergency Management Program Bylaw was read, approved and adopted.

At both of these meetings an “Inter-Municipal Agreement Bylaw” was also approved. The purpose of this agreement allows the RMSW to enter into an agreement with the Town of Souris PEI to provide the following Emergency Measures Services:

Provide Residents of Souris West access to the Town of Souris Reception Centre – “Eastern Kings Sportsplex” located at 203 Main St., Souris PE C0A 2B0
Any fees associated with the use of the Town of Souris Reception Centre by the residents of Souris West will be reimbursed by the RMSW.

The next regular meeting of the Souris West Council is
October 8th, 2026
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
at the Souris Access PEI Boardroom - 15 Green St.
Souris PE
Everyone is Welcome!
(There is an Election Info Session from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
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The municipal office hours:
Wednesday's Only
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Suite 202B - McPhee Mall, Souris

Municipal Notices:
The Municipal General Election will be held Monday,
November 02, 2026.
"The Election Info Session" is Oct 08/26 6:30 -9 p.m. or visit the PEI Municipal Elections Webpage: peimunicipaleletions.ca & for Candidate Info: peimunicipalelections.ca/candidates

Community Details

Find your community by-laws, council meeting minutes and the agenda.

Its Your Community .. have your say!
To have matters of interest put before the Council, please contact the CAO for matters such as:

> requesting the opportunity to speak to the Council
> bringing municipal issues to the Council’s attention
> requesting information on Council activities or budgets
> making a request for grant funding

Fire Services

Currently, Souris West purchases fire protection services from the Town of Souris. These services consist of:

6 trucks; pumper – forest/brush fire – rescue
Off road rescue vehicle – utility trailer – rescue boat
New for 2022 a custom pumper truck
Support services for EMS and RCMP when needed
30 Volunteer Firemen – fully trained
Mutual agreement with neighbouring departments for assistance with structural fires
They meet every Monday – 1^st Monday is a meeting, the other 3 Mondays are spent training and/or maintaining equipment

Your Emergency Plan websites:

Government of Canada: www.GetPrepared.ca

Environment Canada: www.ec.gc.ca

The Canadian Hurricane Center: http://www.ec.gc.ca/ouragans-hurricanes

About Us: History

Who Are WE?

A little about us...

Souris West was incorporated in 1976 containing the Locality of Souris West and part of the Locality of Rollo Bay.

In the mid nineteenth century, the settlements at the mouth of Souris River , which flows into Colville Bay, were called Souris East in Lot 45 and Souris West in Lot 44.

The generally accepted belief is that the name Souris , which is French for mouse, is a relic of the grim plagues of mice which devastated the crops of the early inhabitants.

Today Souris West has a population of around 380 people. We have a beautiful school along with restaurants and lodgings with views that can’t be beat anywhere!