Gibbons residents begin voting to stay as a town — or dissolve into a hamlet (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents of Gibbons, Alberta, are voting on whether to maintain their town status or dissolve into a hamlet under Sturgeon County, amid financial challenges and debates over autonomy.

• Gibbons residents vote on remaining a town or becoming a hamlet within Sturgeon County.
• The town faces a $15.3 million debt and potential tax increases of 30-42% if it remains a town.
• Councillors argue financial progress has been made and dissolution would lead to loss of local autonomy.