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Perry Batchelor

Councillor

Represents the residents of Altona in the following committees and boards:

  • Executive Committee
  • Pembina Valley Water Cooperative
  • Equal Access Altona - Accessibility Committee
  • Altona & District Health Care Centre
  • Shared Services Committee
  • RPGA Planning District

Perry Batchelor was elected to the Town of Altona Council in 2022 and was acclaimed in 2026.

Born in Altona and raised in Gretna, Perry joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1980, serving for nearly 17 years. During his military career, he completed peacekeeping tours in Cyprus and the former Yugoslavia. He also spent four years serving with NATO in West Germany, accompanied by his family.

In June 1997, Perry returned to Altona with his wife, Kim, and their children, Megan and Mac, to begin his career with the Altona Police Service. Over his 25 years with the service, he graduated from the Winnipeg Police Academy and completed numerous professional development courses through the RCMP, Winnipeg Police Service, and Brandon Police Service. He also attended the Canadian Police College in Ottawa on five occasions and earned a Diploma in Police Leadership from Dalhousie University.

Perry retired as Chief of Police on September 1, 2022, concluding an impressive 42 years of combined military and police service. Throughout his career, Perry received numerous honours and awards, including the Peacekeepers Medal, peacekeeping medals for service in Cyprus and Croatia, the Special Service Medal for NATO service, the Canadian Forces' Decoration, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals, the Police Exemplary Service Medal, and Commander in Chief’s Commendations.

Perry has been actively involved in the community, volunteering with Altona Minor, Junior, and Senior Baseball, Altona Minor Hockey, and the Altona Community Foundation. He continues to serve as President of the Manitoba Branch of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Association. In addition to his role on Council, Perry serves as the Municipal Emergency Coordinator for the Town of Altona and the Municipality of Rhineland.