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Battleford looking for new public safety officer

Battleford will be without a public safety officer for the time being. Former public safety officer Al Manibal recently resigned.
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Battleford will be without a public safety officer for the time being.

Former public safety officer Al Manibal recently resigned.

After the July 15 town council meeting, Mayor Ames Leslie said it was “very unfortunate” Manibal resigned, but Manibal received “an opportunity that was tough for him to pass over.”

Manibal began as Battleford’s public safety officer in March 2018.

According to a Town of Battleford release, the public safety officer is responsible for enforcing bylaws and providing public education and awareness programs and services, in order to ensure the protection of residents, property and employees.

Some of the public safety officer’s responsibilities include responding to complaints, and issuing tickets.

Manibal produced a report to council every month, outlining his activities.

Calls concerned a variety of complaints, particularly animal complaints. Manibal also noted when he helped the fire department and RCMP.

A matter at Monday’s council meeting was appointing a new emergency measures coordinator. Deputy Fire Chief Geoff Thompson was appointed to the role. Thompson filled the role in the past.

The town is looking for a new public safety officer. The position’s salary is around $50,000, according to an email from Battleford CAO John Enns-Wind.