The Weyburn District regional Planning Commission has appointed a new Chairman.

Pat Maloney chaired his first meeting March 17.

"Pat will be an asset to the Planning commission as we move forward. One of our shared values is to foster sustainable growth within our communities. pat's leadership will allow us to achieve our mission to provide a joint approach to future land use, fringe development, and other matters of inter-municipal or regional concerns," said Carmen Sterling, Reeve of the RM of Weyburn.

Maloney is bringing in experience as a board leader, as well as technical expertise from a career as a land surveyor.