The Rural Municipality of Cornwallis has released its 2026 financial plan, providing residents with an overview of the municipality’s spending priorities and budget allocations for the year. The document, which was published on April 15, 2026, builds on earlier draft work and a public budget hearing held in January.
This financial plan serves as a roadmap for how the municipality will manage its funds, affecting the approximately 4,568 residents living in areas surrounding Brandon, Manitoba. The current council, led by Reeve Mike Waddell and councillors Terry Ross, Shane Drohan, Ed Maxwell, and Bob Brown, is overseeing this process following a transition in local leadership.
The budget development has been supported by permanent Chief Administrative Officer Teri Scaife, who joined the municipal team in late 2025. Residents interested in specific details regarding the financial plan or its potential impact on local services can review the presentation on the municipality’s website or contact financial analyst Kayla Porter at [email protected].
The release of the plan comes as neighbouring communities navigate their own budget processes and provincial funding updates. The province recently announced an increase in municipal funding, adding nearly $6 million to bring total base support to $198 million for 2026-27.
For those who wish to visit in person, the municipal office is located at Site 500, Box 10, RR #5, near Brandon. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a daily closure for lunch between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
