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Mayor Leora MacKinnon
I was born and raised in Kimberley, B.C. and moved to Fox Creek in 1981. My husband Lorne and I have two children, Jenn and Cam, and one granddaughter, Tyra.
My municipal career with the Town of Fox Creek started in 1993 as an administration clerk. I worked in several departments, assisted the Town Manager in development, and then advanced to an Assistant Development Officer.
After leaving my job with the Town and spending several years in the private sector, I found myself yearning to return to municipal work so I ran for Council in the 2004 election. I served as a Town Councilor for two years and in January 2007 I became Interim Mayor. In October 2007 I was elected Mayor. I serve on several committees and I am a very proud ambassador for Fox Creek. ...Return to Mayor and Council Page
Councilor Jim Ahn
Fox Creek has been home to my wonderful family for over 23 years. I've been self employed for most of my adult life, and have volunteered on the Fox Creek Fire Dept. for about 9 years and coached minor hockey for 14 years. I believe the people of the community make the community and we are truly blessed to have such vibrant, sincere, dedicated, exciting, thoughtful, knowledgeable, patient, positive, cheerful, forgiving, and generous friends in Fox Creek. My family and I have enjoyed living in Fox Creek with all the amazing residents of our beautiful town and hope to live here for many years to come.. ...Return to Mayor and Council Page
Councilor Sheila Beloin
The 2010-2013 term is Sheila's first term on Fox Creek Town Council. Sheila came to Fox Creek in 1993 and fell in love with the casual, relaxed small town atmosphere. She and her husband Louis have a blended family of 4 girls and one grandson. Sheila worked with the local Chamber of Commerce for 3 years and is now a term employee with Canada Post. Sheila has been appointed to the following committees. - Tax Assessment and Review Board - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Municipal Library Board ...Return to Mayor and Council Page
Councilor Brenda Burridge
I have been living in Fox Creek since 1981. I met and married Stephen Burridge in 1996 and we are fortunate to have a wonderful blended family with five great children: Ian, Michael, Katy (mine) along with Samantha and Stephen (his). We also have a sweet little grandson, Kaiden, and a granddaughter Peyton, the Fox Creek New Years baby for 2009.
I decided to run for council because I believe in Fox Creek; it is the best place to live and to raise a family. This is where I plan to stay and watch our family grow. ...Return to Mayor and Council Page
Councilor Mary Campbell
Originally from Baddeck, Cape Breton. I have lived in Fox Creek since 1985. My family includes my husband Norman, our children Stacey (Michael), Shane, Maddison and Mitchel, and our grandchildren Preston, Darius and Aurora. I'm also very fortunate to have my sister Sheila (Mark) and my nephew Kole living here.
We own Norvon Field Services Ltd. and I also work part-time for Apex Distribution. Over the years I've volunteered for the Royal Canadian Legion, Silver Birch Golf Club, Minor Sports, Cub Scouts, VSU and the Fox Creek Curling Club. ...Return to Mayor and Council Page
Councilor Bernie Hornby
Bernie was born and raised in Edmonton and educated at the University of Alberta. He married Irene in 1970 in Westlock. He taught tropical agriculture in Papua New Guinea from 1973 to 1976, and moved to Fox Creek in 1976 where he taught Social Studies among other subjects until retirement in 2003. Bernie earned a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon in 1988 and acted as School Counsellor from 1982 until 2001. Alongside his wife Irene they raised two children, Graeme and Jennifer in Fox Creek. Bernie was first elected to Town Council in 1978 in a by-election and became Fox Creek's first elected mayor from 1983-1989. He was elected Mayor again in 1995 and served until 2004. He was elected to council in 2005 and again in 2010. Bernie enjoys Fox Creek because it is so friendly and because of the hunting and fishing available in the immediate area. Fox Creek offers many opportunities to be involved in the community.
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Councilor Tom Gislason
Tom was born in Oakville, Ontario in 1947, and subsequently moved to Alberta in July 1957. He married Beth Gislason (Leavitt). Tom has 4 children; two daughters from a previous marriage and a daughter and son with Beth. Tom worked as an EMT for a number of years as a shift supervisor for an ambulance service in southern Alberta. He served 1 term as town councillor and 2/3 term as mayor of a small town prior to moving to Fox Creek in 1995. He worked for Elm Oilpatch rentals (now known as Total Oilfield Rentals) for 5.5 years. He has also worked in various capacities such as dispatcher, safety coordinator, winch tractor driver, bed truck driver, etc. He then went to work for Babco Oilfield Transportation (now known as KOS Oilfield Transportation) for about 7 years, as a driver, field safety supervisor, etc. Tom has worked as a professional truck driver for over 45 years. In 1996 Tom went into business for himself, opening what is now known as Get Safe Training Services, where he contracts himself out as a safety instructor, teaching first aid, TDG and WHMIS. Since opening his business he has become an instructor for many more courses. He has spent the last three years doing safety training.
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