Winkler recently said goodbye to City Manager Dave Burgess.

"You're just guaranteed having success with that type of atmosphere," he said referring to the community and its efforts to move forward and grow.

"I've thoroughly enjoyed all the relationships, and also really enjoyed the success we've all achieved together," Burgess added.

Burgess will be taking on the City Manager role in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, which he notes will be closer to family members. His last day with the City of Winkler was January 22.

 

Burgess came to Winkler after losing the race for the mayor's job in Brandon back in 2010.