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Chris Leggett New CAO with Town of Vegreville years as a Chief Administrative Officer. He also Michelle Pinon News Advertiser has seven college diplomas, three with a focus on Looking to further his career in municipal govlocal government administration from Dalhousie ernment, Chris Leggett began sending out some University. applications, and said he was fortunate enough to Leggett, who grew up on farm in eastern catch the attention of Vegreville town council. Ontario, moved to Vegreville with his wife and Needless to say, he was “ecstatic” when he was five children, and is currently enjoying everychosen as the Town of Vegreville’s Chief thing the community has to offer. Administrative Officer just before Christmas. His “I am very thankful to Mayor MacPhee and official duties began on January 31 and he said Council for the opportunity to serve the Town that, “Initially, I plan on working closely with and the residents of Vegreville, and I enthusiastiMayor MacPhee and Council to help them fulfill cally look forward to helping Council achieve their strategic priorities. This is always the numtheir strategic priorities in the months and years ber one role of any administrator.” ahead. I thank you for welcoming me and my Leggett said help would like to help the comChris Leggett, far right, with family members. family into your community and am excited to (Chris Leggett/Submitted Photo) munity grow and reduce the commercial and resibecome an active member of it,” stated Leggett. dential building vacancies. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a remote worker metropolitan exodus and I believe Vegreville is perfectly positioned to capitalize on it. The last two years have demonstrated that people can work from anywhere so long as they have access to reliable internet. Not only does Vegreville boast some of the From Vegreville Christmas Bureau best internet speeds in Western Canada, but we have a wealth of other amenities that & Vegreville Coats For Families people, be it growing families or retired individuals, are looking for in their potential On behalf of the Bureau executive, volunteers, applicants and their families, new communities. deepest gratitude is extended to all the wonderful sponsors of the 2021 campaign. We rely totally on the generosity of the community to provide food, gift items, & Add to that the fact that cities are becoming unaffordable, and Vegreville can make grocery store gift cards for those experiencing hardship at Christmas. Individual what may be an otherwise attainable dream of home ownership, a reality. My aim is donations were too numerous to mention, but we want to recognize the to make Vegreville the destination for those with the freedom to work from anywhere contributions of all those who made donations of cash or goods, and held or participated in fundraising events. and the dream of owning a home.” Service Clubs Individuals Church Groups Schools As to what has impressed him the most since moving to Vegreville? Leggett said it’s Businesses Employee Groups Sports Clubs Families the people. “As someone who has moved around a fair bit for work over the years, I and anyone else who supported the Bureau in any way. Special thanks to the am so pleased and impressed to hear so many residents and my new colleagues speak owners of the two locations that we were able to use this year. In addition, thanks to all the volunteers who worked in our headquarters, raised about their time and family history here. funds, made pickups and deliveries, sorted food, toys and Vegreville Coats for It’s really nice to work with and to serve residents and members of Council that have Families items and did the many other tasks required to make this a Merry Christmas for everyone. been here for decades in some cases, and who are passionate about this community Because of you, 393 people were able to celebrate a and want to see it thrive. The sense of commitment from the staff and the passion MERRY CHRISTMAS! towards the community from the Mayor and Council is inspiring.” Thank You Very Much! Leggett comes to the Town of Vegreville with a resume that includes a rich mixture of experience and education. He has served in leadership roles for fifteen years, including as a former bank manager, Chief Financial Officer and, most recently, six
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