Happy New Year to the residents in the Village

I recently attend the Village of Dunnottar January 21, 2026, regular meeting of council. After looking over their agenda, I noticed one of the topics was on 11.1, Dunnottar Economic Development Corporation. I asked council what this was about they said that there are 3 people on this committee they meet with twice a year and that this committee council consists of three permanent residents. I said there should be representation from the seasonal cottagers on this committee and Council stated they are thinking of raising it to five members.  I asked if they are looking at some kind of project within the village but was told not at this time.

I also asked about the rumor that someone wants to build a Hydrogen Plant next to the landfill and possibly be in partnership with some other group. I mentioned I heard it is with the Peguis Nation.  I stated to council if this type of project is going forward that the taxpayers within the village need a say in this and a referendum is the way forward.  Why do we want industrial development in this area?  This pristane and beautiful area would be changed forever if this so called development takes place.  The serenity in the area which we all enjoy would be lost.

REMEMBER: This is election year so ask anyone who is running what they think about this type of project.

Ed Strauman
DRA President