COUNTY COUNCIL

Term started October 2017 (ends October 2021)

Omer Moghrabi Darlene Beniuk George L’Heureux Colette Borgun Jason Stedman Mayor Councillor, Ward 1 Councillor, Ward 2 Councillor, Ward 3 Councillor, Ward 4 Charlyn Moore Sterling Johnson Colin Cote Lorin Tkachuk Councillor, Ward 5 Councillor, Ward 6 Councillor, Ward 7 Councillor, Ward 7

From left to right: (back row) George L’Heureux, Sterling Johnson, Omer Moghrabi, Jason Stedman, Colin Cote, Lorin Tkachuk, (front row) Darlene Beniuk, Colette Borgun, Charlyn Moore.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION

Dan Small Interim Acting Chief Administrative Officer

Melanie McConnell

Darrell Lessmeister

Brian Shapka Senior Manager of Legislative & Information Services

Senior Manager of Recreation & Community Enhancement

Senior Manager of Public Works

LAC LA BICHE COUNTY’S VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN

In 2018, Council set a vision for our community. That vision is: Lac La Biche County is proud to be a diverse, healthy, and safe community. Our citizens are engaged and enjoy enhanced social and recreational amenities. We are economically resilient as we continue to invest in top-quality infrastructure and services. We are environmental stewards who promote our natural assets, making Lac La Biche County the destination choice of northern Alberta. This vision has guided both Council and Administration throughout 2019, and heavily informed the 2020 budget’s priorities. In order to meet that vision, Council has set five strategic goals. Below is a list of these goals, along with a few of 2019’s biggest projects that helped the County make progress in each area.

1. Economic Development • Completed the Lac La Biche Region Tourism Strategy and Product Development Plan and the Lac La Biche County Retail Gap Analysis, which will guide the County’s future economic development. • Kept the Land Use Bylaw current, which governs how development happens in Lac La Biche County.

2. Recreation and Culture • Adopted the Recreation & Parks Master Plan, which outlines how the County will deliver future recreation programming. • Drew 1,420 participants to the revamped Summer Shack Program at four locations throughout the summer. • Brought recreation to various events throughout the County with the popular Park & Play Fun Van.

3. Social Wellness • Provided low-cost transportation for residents with the Community Access Bus service. • Completed a homelessness estimation count and report, beginning discussion on a transitional housing program. • Through FCSS’s teen volunteer group (Next Generation Volunteers), 700 volunteer hours were spent at various community events.

4. Tourism • Created three marketing videos for the #TakeItToTheLake campaign. • Produced the 2020 Visitor Guide, which promotes the County as a tourist destination. • Played a major role in hosting the 3D World Archery Championships to Lac La Biche County.

5. Environment • Under the Community Organics and Recycling Enhancement (CORE) Program, 1,676 kg of organic waste was diverted from landfills in 2019. • Updated the County’s Corporate Green Plan, which governs how the County will reduce its carbon footprint internally. • Began updating the Watershed Management Plan which, when adopted, will introduce environmentally-friendly practices that promote the health of the County’s watersheds.

You’ll find more details on each project listed above later in this document.

To learn more about Council’s vision, be sure to read 2019-2024 Lac La Biche County Strategic Plan, which is available on www.laclabichecounty.com.