Banff councillor charged with sexual assault can continue to serve

A Banff councillor who was charged with sexual assault earlier this year can continue to serve amidst the ongoing investigation. Councillor Hugh Pettigrew, 65, was charged in relation to an incident involving a woman that took place on December 23, 2023. A spokesperson confirmed that  "the RCMP were notified of the incident on Jan. 16, 2024 and charges were laid Jan. 30, 2024. The incident is alleged to have been committed in December of 2023. "As the matter is now before the courts, I cann