Williard Strebchuk

	Town Council
	Williard Strebchuk Mayor Williard has served on Council for 11 years and was elected as Mayor by acclamation in October 2002. Williard has resided in Whitecourt since 1986 and has been a businessman since 1976. He is very community minded and, in addition to serving as Mayor, is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce Liaison, Joint Issues Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, Regional Forest Advisory, Tourism Board, Police Advisory Board, and Lac Ste. Anne Foundation, North.
	Elmer Harke Deputy Mayor Elmer has lived in Whitecourt for 25 years. In addition to serving as a Councillor for 15 ½ years, Elmer keeps busy as Chairman of the Municipal Planning Commission, Chairman of the Regional Landfill, member of the Ambulance Authority, and of the Joint Issues Committee. Elmer has taught school in Whitecourt for almost 22 years and is presently Assistant Principal of Central School.
	Deb Edney Councillor Deb has been a resident of Whitecourt for 11 years and a Councillor for 2 years. In addition to assisting her husband run their forest service business, Deb serves as a member of the Ambulance Committee, Economic Development Board, Municipal Development Plan Committee, and Regional Solid Waste Management Authority. She is also a member of the Sagitawah Employment Services Board and Yellowhead East Business Development Corp. Deb believes that pride in our community is a key to our Town success and promotes Whitecourt’s numerous resources at every opportunity.
	Don Guenette Councillor Don was elected as Councillor in October 2001. Don has been a resident of Whitecourt for the past 24 years and is co-owner of Infratech Corporation. He serves as a member of the Ambulance and Police Committee and is the President of the Canadian Alliance Constituency Board for the Yellowhead Region. Don also has been actively involved with the Figure Skating Club for the past 12 years.
	map John Kenney Councillor John was elected to Council in October, 2002, as a result of a by-election. John is not, however, exactly new to Council as he served two previous terms from 1992 to 1998. He is a lawyer with a practice located in Whitecourt and has been a resident here since 1983. As a Councillor, he also sits on various committees, including the Assessment Review Board, Employee Relations Committee and the Municipal Planning Commission.
	Bill McAree Councillor Bill has been a Councillor for 8 years and has resided in Whitecourt for over 16 years. Bill is a paramedic and runs Whitecourt Associated Ambulance service. Bill is also a member of the Community Association, Municipal Development Plan Committee, and Twinning Committee. He keeps busy in the community working with youth, safety training, and serving as a safety officer on the Whitecourt Fire Department.
	Nieta World Councillor Nieta has served as a Councillor since October 2001. Nieta is the Secretary/Treasurer for the Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42. She is the Chair of the Subdivision Development Appeal Board, a member of the Community Services Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, and the Police Committee. Nieta has also been an active volunteer with the Whitecourt Blue Dolphin Swim Club since 1997.

Town Council