that we’re going to be here a long time. I think that stands out to people who are thinking about coming here and investing in us. If we want them to invest, we have to show that we’re willing to invest in ourselves – and I think that’s what we’ve done.” Meghan personally grew up just north of the Killarney area, and she completed her high school years in Killarney directly. She started working professionally with the municipality in 2016, when she first joined as finance manager before later becoming CAO in May 2022. What’s kept her around, she says, is the beauty of the community, combined with the completeness of their service offering: “Every time I drive back into this town, I think I’m so lucky to live here. I drive over the bridge, over the lake, I see the water tower and the lake and the setting sun, and I think – what a beautiful community.” And it really has everything you need,” she says. “There’s a wide range of recreational activities, both indoors and outdoors. It’s a safe community with all essential services. We have a strong healthcare system – which, in Manitoba right now, isn’t always guaranteed depending on where you live. I can see a dentist, visit the optometric centre, access physiotherapy, or book a massage – all of those services are available here.” In Meghan’s time in government, Killarney has evolved considerably in terms of infrastructure and development. Just before she got there, for example, they started work on a significant recreation complex that includes a hall, a bowling alley, a lounge, a weight room, a curling rink, a skating rink, a canteen and a kitchen area. NOVEMBER 2025
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