Former Wetaskiwin councillor charged with sexual assault

Wetaskiwin — Former councillor and mayoral candidate Joe Branco has been charged with sexual assault.
Branco, a two-term councillor announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming civic election in May, but abruptly stepped down from council in mid-July. His first court date was July 25.
Wetaskiwin Mayor Bill Elliot said council and administration had no knowledge of anything related to the charges while Branco was on council. 
Court documents filed in May allege that Branco committ