Boards and Committees2022-10-02T20:02:27-06:00

Boards and Committees

Civic Board and Committee Members:
Council, Volunteers and Members at Large

Our Civic Boards and Committees welcome community members to assist in making decisions, shaping policy, or representing Fox Creek’s best interest, as determined by each board’s mandate.

If you have an aptitude, interest or expertise in any of the following areas, and are willing to invest your time, please inquire at the Town Office.

Town Administration Office
102 Kaybob Drive
P.O. Box 149
Fox Creek, Alberta
T0H 1P0

Phone: 780-622-3896
Email: ea@foxcreek.ca

Seats Currently Open

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Joint Economic Development and Tourism Board

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Internal Council Committees

Culture and Recreation Board2023-11-09T16:11:30-07:00

This board aims to create a healthy, strong community by meeting the leisure and social needs of Fox Creek. Members will make recommendations to Town Council with a suggested plan of action to enhance,  strengthen and stabilize family and community life. Matters pertaining to program equipment and playgrounds, playfields, athletic fields and recreation facilities owned and operated by the Town are included.

You will work on the growth and development of a broad range of recreation activities and the coordination of facility development to provide opportunities to people of all ages.

Members

Councillor Norman
Councillor Hudson
MD of Greenview Councillor Ryan Ratzlaff
MD Alternate Councillor Dave Berry
Chris McKennitt
Rene Sawatsky
Ronald Pangan
Josie Liske
Scott Rycroft

Meeting Frequency:

Monthly at the Town Administration Office

Emergency Management Committee2022-01-17T13:20:28-07:00

This board’s objective is to advise Council on the development of emergency plans and programs.

Members

Councillor Doran
Councillor Bainton
Emergency Management Coordinator
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

Meeting Frequency:

As required, a minimum of once a year

Fox Creek Greenview Multiplex Board2023-11-09T16:22:25-07:00
Members

Councillor Burridge
Councillor Hudson

Alternate Councillor Doran

MD Representative – Councillor Ryan Ratzlaff
MD Representative
MD Alternate – Councillor Dave Berry
MD appointed Member-at-large
MD appointed Member-at-large
Member-at-large position available

Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee (ICF)2023-11-09T16:23:30-07:00
Members

Councillor Bainton
Mayor Gilmour
MD Representative Councillor Ryan Ratzlaff
MD Representative Councillor Sally Rosson

Joint Economic Development and Tourism Board2023-11-09T16:27:19-07:00

This Board is on hiatus until further notice.

This board was initiated to develop an Economic Development and Tourism business plan that serves to enhance the Town of Fox Creek and immediate surrounding area. Members will provide guidance to the Economic Development Officer, assist Administration in the implementation of the strategies identified in the Economic Development Business Plan and recommend related strategies, ideas, solutions and opportunities.

The Committee will also serve as a conduit or collaboration channel to the public, business community or investors in support of development and prosperity of the business and tourism in Fox Creek and surrounding area.

Members

Councillor Norman
Councillor Hailes
Tom Thompson
Michelle Williscroft
Glen Larsen
Dawn Knapp
Gord Mounce

MD Representative Councillor Dave Barry
MD Representative Councillor Ryan Ratzlaff
Board Member from the Chamber of Commerce
Retail Sector Representative
Restaurant/Hotel Representative
Industry Representative

Meeting Frequency:

Monthly at the Town Administration Office

Legacy Scholarship Committee2023-11-09T16:25:12-07:00

This committee advises Council on the successful applicant of the Legacy Scholarship

Members

Councillor Norman
Councillor Doran
Fox Creek School Representative Ronica DeCiccio
Fox Creek School Representative MaryAnn Hodges

Meeting Frequency:

As required

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)2023-11-09T16:24:36-07:00

Deal with land use planning matters with particular emphasis on the Land Use Bylaw.

Members

Councillor Burridge
Councillor Norman
Alternate Councillor Hudson
Brad Peavoy
Mike Pasula
Christy Dewalt
Kevin Thesen

Meeting Frequency:

As required, meetings are held in the Town Administration Office.

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)2022-01-17T13:24:31-07:00

This board meets to make decisions on appeals of subdivision or development decisions made by the Development Officer or Municipal Planning Commission.

This Board meets as required. Remuneration and out-of-pocket expenses are covered.

Members

Councillor Doran
Mayor Gilmour
Alternate Councillor Hailes

Member-at-large position available
Member-at-large position available
Member-at-large position available

Meeting Frequency:

As required, meetings are held in the Boardroom at the Town Administration Office.

External Council Committees

Alberta CARE2023-11-09T16:21:37-07:00
Members

Councillor Hudson
Councillor Burridge
Alternate Councillor Norman

Assessment Review Board2023-11-10T09:47:27-07:00
This board hears assessment appeals from concerned property owners disputing the calculation of the Regional Assessment Officer.
Members

Councillor Burridge

Councillor Jim Hailes

Business Support Network2021-11-16T10:01:13-07:00
Members

Councillor Hailes
Alternate Mayor Gilmour

Chamber of Commerce2023-11-09T16:20:57-07:00
Members

Councillor Hailes
Alternate:  Councillor Doran

Community Futures Yellowhead East2021-11-16T09:51:22-07:00
Members

Councillor Hailes
Alternate Mayor Gilmour

 

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)2023-11-10T09:56:18-07:00
Members

Mayor Gilmout
Alternate Councillor Norman

Fox Creek Community Education Committee2021-11-16T10:04:43-07:00
Members

Councillor Hailes

Fox Creek Synergy Group2023-11-09T16:15:55-07:00
Members

Councillor Burridge
Alternate Councillor Norman

Golden Triangle Board2023-11-09T16:19:18-07:00
Members

Councillor Hailes

Alternate Councillor Doran

Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association2023-11-10T09:41:08-07:00
Members

Mayor Gilmour
Alternate Councillor Norman

Greenview Waste Management Commission2023-11-09T16:20:13-07:00
Members

Councillor Burridge
Councillor Hudson
Alternate Kim Norman

Heart River Housing2021-11-16T09:54:56-07:00
Members

Mayor Gilmour

Municipal Library Board2021-11-16T09:59:20-07:00
Members

Councillor Bainton
Evelyn Rogers
Rachel King
Danielle Marinus
Tanya Persad

Peace Airshed Zone Association2023-11-09T16:16:44-07:00
Members

Councillor Doran
Alternate Councillor Hudson

Peace Library Board2021-11-16T10:00:15-07:00
Members

Councillor Bainton

Reside Selection Committee for the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)2023-11-10T09:43:10-07:00
Members

Mayor Gilmour

Whitecourt Regional Forest Advisory Committee & Millar Western Advisory Committee2023-11-09T16:18:26-07:00
Members

Councillor Hailes
Councillor Doran