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Here is a list of the Boards and Committees that I am on for 2010-2011:

Accounts Review Committee

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area Board - Alternate

Blackie and Cayley Cemetery Committee

Bow River Basin Council - Alternate

Dark Sky Initiative's Stakeholders Working Group

Development Appeal Board - Alternate

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

Foothills Cemetery Board

Foothills Foundation - Alternate

Foothills Humane Society Board

Historical Review Committee

Leighton Art Centre Board

Longview Inter-Municipal Negotiating Committee

Marigold Library Board

Millarville Recreation Board

North West Foothills Recreation Board

Okotoks Inter-Municipal Negotiating Committee - Alternate

Priddis/Red Deer Lake Recreation Board - Alternate

Public Works Liaison Committee

Sheep River Health Trust Board of Trustees

Turner Valley & Black Diamond Inter-Municipal Negotiating Committee

In my first term on council I was involved with many boards, committees and organizations throughout the MD. I have been privileged to meet and help so many wonderful people and societies in our community. This second term on council will allow me to continue on with the many projects that are currently underway.

I will continue being a voice for the people in both Division 3 and the M.D. of Foothills.

1. Supported, advised and secured funding and grants for many organizations over the past three years including Millarville Community School, Millarville Community Library, Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society, Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area, Leighton Arts Centre, Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, Ranchers Hall, Millarville Recreation committee (extra funding for new boards around rink).
   
   
2. Supported and arranged requests from organizations needing public works expertise and equipment to upgrade existing and problematic road issues:
   • Millarville Community School parking lot and side road paved.
   • MRAS approach rip rapped and upgraded after flooding as well as internal road grading and gravelling of the road.
   • Leighton Centre approach widened for safe bus entry and exit as well as signage at the intersection to maintain a safe flow of traffic.
     
     
3. Involved in forming the NW Foothills Recreation Committee to begin planning for a Recreation Centre for Divisions 3, 4 and 5.
   
   
4. Signage for two historical roads: Old Mill Road and River Ford Road as well as signs along 292nd Street to make it safer for motorists travelling to and from MRAS grounds.
   
   
5. Implementation of the Community Standards Bylaws, Municipal Development Plan 2010 (MDP), Joint Planning Agreement with Okotoks, Dark Sky Initiative, 911 identification of all properties in the MD of Foothills

1. The ongoing challenge with the province advising council that negotiations will resume later this year with regards to the CRP/CMP. For continuity, I would like to be involved in maintaining our stance on many critical issues the MD has with this plan as it is presented now.
   
   
2. Continued talks with the RCMP regarding speeding and disregard for area residents with noisy vehicles travelling through our MD especially highways 762 and 549 as well as residential portions of MD roads such as Plummer's Road.
   
   
3. Commencement of a Growth Management Plan for our MD.

Judging 4-H Public Speaking all over the MD

It was a privilege to listen to these outstanding young citizens.

Volunteering at the Millarville Fair

This 2010 Fair was the best so far in my opinion. The enthusiastic volunteers made this such a fun event for all who visited this August. Everyone went around with a big smile on their face all day despite the iffy start - cool morning. Plans are already in the works for next year.

The boundaries for Division 3 are as follows:

North
242 Avenue & Plummers Road East of the T intersection at 240 Street

South
The Sheep River and the Northern city limits of Turner Valley & Black Diamond

East
144 Street

West
The Western forestry boundary

You can also check the M.D. of Foothills Councillor Division Boundaries.

Contact the councillor for your Division. If you are in Division 3, please contact me.

The Cowboy Trail is the 700 km route along Highway 22 from Cardston to Mayerthorpe. The highway is considered by many to be among Alberta's most scenic. For more information visit The Cowboy Trail Tourism Association.