The move to dissolve the amalgamated Municipality of West Interlake takes another step forward in just over a week.

The RMs of Siglunes and Eriksdale were combined in 2014, but residents of the former Eriksdale municipality have filed a petition to end that. A Municipal Board public hearing's being held Tuesday, May 3rd at the Eriksdale Community Club.

Reeve Randy Helgason urges residents to be there.

Reeve Randy Helgason

"As the outcome of this hearing could seriously impact the future of all involved, what ever the Municipal Board's decision is, but I hope we get a good turnout. I'd also like to mention that anyone wishing to speak at the hearing, they don't have to pre-register. They can do it the night of the hearing."

Helgason describes the hearing as part of the process.

"The Municipal Board could have made a decision on it without having the public hearing. But they're of the opinion there is opposition to it, so, hence, the public hearing to discuss it."

He adds if the Municipal Board rules in favour of dissolution, he'd support the Eriksdale group in finding an annexation or amalgamation partner.