Wetaskiwin's Mayor Announces Lawsuit Against City for Ban - Pipestone Flyer

Wetaskiwin's mayor announces lawsuit against city for ban

City of Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco held a press conference in front of city hall on July 30 to announce his court filing against the city seeking a review of the restrictions against him. Branco was banned from entering city hall following an investigation regarding a complaint and a decision of council after an in-camera session on Jan. 13, 2026. READ MORE: Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco breaks silence 2 months after city hall ban “Today is not a…

Mayor Joe Branco launches lawsuit against City of Wetaskiwin

Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco admitted Thursday to allegations of workplace harassment directed at a female employee but said how City Administration and Council have handled the complaint isn’t legal.

Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco files lawsuit against city

Wetaskiwin Mayor Joe Branco has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta city he was elected last fall to represent, in the hopes restrictions on him placed in January will be lifted.