CARIEVALE - Greg Martin enjoys the small-town feel of Carievale and lives there with his wife Claire and their three children.
Martin was raised in Ontario and lived in St. Catharines, but when he and his wife were offered jobs as teachers at the Carievale School 13 years ago, they packed up and headed west and have not looked back.
They became active community members and enjoyed how well the town pulls together when it comes to events or projects that need to be completed.
Four years ago, Martin was elected to the village's council and spent time as the deputy mayor. This job is elected through the council, although Martin said every community has its own approach on how this position is elected or appointed.
Carievale may have 200 people, but it supports itself and when the time comes for projects, everyone seems to pitch in to get the job done, either with fundraising, donations or volunteering, and this is something that Martin loves about the town.
When the previous mayor was stepping down and running for a councillor position, Martin felt it was time to step up and take on the task. He was happy to be on council previously as he feels there is a great deal to learn.
Those who were elected were all members during the previous term; some have different positions with Martin as the new mayor.
Council meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the Gainsborough town office.
Martin said they have a continually-active community that has a rink with artificial ice and a great hall that has seen major renovations over the past 10 years.
“The people here are great to get things going,” said Martin.
There are no major projects at the moment in the village, but Martin is ready for them if they happen.
“I have a great team to work with,” he said. “We have been together for four years, just different jobs.”
He looks forward to his years as the mayor, and working with the town and the surrounding communities.
