News and Media Releases

For Immediate Release
September 30, 2025

The City of Swift Current is pleased to announce that Mr. Kyle Attanasio has accepted the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and is officially appointed to the position effective October 1, 2025, by a Council Resolution passed unanimously at the regular Council Meeting held on September 29, 2025.

Mr. Attanasio brings an impressive skill set to the City of Swift Current, having most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer for Kenora, Ontario, and with many years of senior management experience as the Director of Corporate Services, and the Director of Legislative and Communications Services for the County of St. Paul, Alberta.  Kyle holds both a bachelor’s degree (BA) and master’s degree (MA) centered around Political Science, and a designation as a Certified Local Government Manager (CLGM).

As the principal administrative officer of the City, the CAO is responsible for ensuring that municipal operations are conducted with efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity. The CAO provides executive leadership to City staff and is directly accountable to City Council for the implementation of Council’s strategic priorities and directives.

City of Swift Current Mayor and Hiring Committee Chair, Al Bridal, expressed his appreciation for Mr. Attanasio, in the Council proceedings. “During his tenure in Kenora, Kyle led strategic planning initiatives, fostered a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, and enhanced service delivery. His key accomplishments include strengthening financial oversight, embedding long-term planning and evidence-based decision making, promoting intentional goal setting, and enhancing collaboration within City Administration and with external stakeholders. Kyle’s leadership style is rooted in trust, communication, and accountability. He is committed to building cohesive teams, cultivating a strong organizational culture, and setting clear expectations.” The Mayor also extended Council’s sincere gratitude toward Ms. Melissa Shaw, who had been serving as Interim CAO for several months, ensuring strong and consistent leadership during the recruitment of a permanent placement. 

Mr. Attanasio states, “I am honoured to accept the role of Chief Administrative Officer with the City of Swift Current. This opportunity holds deep personal significance for me as not only is it a privilege to serve a community with such a strong sense of pride and potential, but Swift Current also happens to be my wife's hometown and now it's a place where we are proud to plant deeper roots as a family. Mayor and Council, I am humbled by and grateful for the trust and confidence that you have placed in me to guide and lead our organization at this critical time in the City's history. I look forward to working together to serve the best interests of the City of Swift Current.”

Kyle continued, “City Administration, I am excited to serve alongside our passionate staff in the spirit of collaboration, which will see us continue to enhance and grow our resilient and vibrant city. Together, we will build and shape an organizational culture that our employees are proud to work within.”

“Community partners and residents, I am looking forward to listening, learning, and contributing to the continued growth and success of our incredible community. Collectively, we will achieve more than any organization can alone.”

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Kyle Attanasio to his new role.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Rri Branconnier-Bye or Kayla Gaetz
Communications & Stakeholder Relations Team
City of Swift Current
comms@swiftcurrent.ca