MISSION STATEMENT: We strive to be an open and progressive local government, providing a safe and healthy community for everyone.
The Town of Rivers Council consists of the mayor and six councillors with the term of office being four years. Mayor Al Morken and Councillors Rick Moran, Tim Gray, Bill Stewart, Ernie Fast, Donna Morken and Alvin Lepp are eager to work for and with present and future residents of Rivers. Please feel free to contact the Mayor and Councillors for any information, questions, concerns or bouquets. For building code, town zoning by-laws, tax rates or other town business, please call the town office at 328-5250 or email rivers@mts.net.
The R.M. of Daly Council consists of the reeve and six councillors with the term of office being four years. Reeve Evan Smith and Councillors Larry Fast, Don Bromley, Wes Paddock, Dave Falkevitch, Rod Veitch and Sam Wurtz are your representatives for municipal affairs. Currently, the council has a high school youth attending meetings. For building code, rural zoning by-laws, R.M. by-laws or tax rates, contact the R.M. office by phone at 328-7410 or email rmdaly@mts.net. The R.M. of Daly council meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Daly office.
The Community Development Corporation was formed to develop economic strength through industry and tourism. The group consists of members from the Town of Rivers Council, the RM of Daly Council as well as community members. The committee works constantly at bringing new industry to Rivers & Daly. Recently, the Rivers Train Station Restoration Project has come under the CDC umbrella.
The Rivers & District Chamber of Commerce consists of community business people who work to promote and support business. The Rivers & District Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement is "to encourage growth in Rivers and district by supporting our existing businesses and to encourage new businesses." Many events are organized through the Chamber to promote the business sector and to stimulate economic growth. The group meets the last Wednesday of every month for a business luncheon at Lee's Restaurant in Rivers.