Kelly Allard 6/24/26 Kelly Allard 6/24/26

Mayor Clark, City File Defence in Ann Mitchell Defamation Lawsuit

Mitchell is suing Clark for nearly $900,000, claiming the mayor damaged her reputation and interfered with her employment contract. Mitchell was terminated as city manager in October 2025. She filed a separate wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the City of Medicine Hat for $465,000.

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Fired City Manager Sues City, Mayor, Lands Top Job Elsewhere

The irony is thick. While Medicine Hat braces for a legal fight, Mitchell has been appointed CAO of Lac Ste. Anne County. The county is currently paying out over $600,000 in severance to its previous CAO, Mike Primeau, whom it fired last year.

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