Town Council appointed boards, committees and commissions that members at large may sit on. Each board varies in term and membership requirements. Community members are appointed at our yearly Organizational meeting. If there are vacancies on boards, applications may be brought forward to council on a one-off base.
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Applications are open for the following Town Boards, Committees and Commissions:
BUILT HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD (BHAB)
Meetings are held monthly.
*Advises the Town administration and Council on the protection and conservation of built historic resources within the community.
Four vacancies, each for a 2-year term
(Members can apply as a Fort Macleod residential heritage owner, a commercial heritage building owner, a building contractor experienced in heritage buildings, or a Chamber of Commerce representative.)
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Meetings are held in Jan, Mar, May, Sept, & Nov on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm.
* Promotes environmental awareness and sponsors environmental activities
Unlimited vacancies, each for a 2-year term
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES BOARD (FCSS)
Meetings are held bi-monthly at the GR Davis Building.
* Establishes policies and development programs for FCSS
Three vacancies for a 2-year term. One youth appointee for a 1-year term
(Members can apply as a Fort Macleod member at large or a MD of Willow Creek member at large. If you wish to apply as an MD of Willow Creek resident, please contact MD Administration by calling 403-625-3886 )
FORT MACLEOD HOUSING COMMITTEE
Meetings are held monthly.
* Facilitate partnerships and collaborative planning towards effectively developing housing strategies in Fort Macleod.
Three vacancies, each for a 2-year term
(Members can apply as a Chamber of Commerce representative, a Real Estate community representative, or a community member at large.)
FORT MACLEOD LIBRARY BOARD
Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
* Establishes policies and regulations for operations of the RCMP Centennial Library.
Four vacancies, each for a 3-year term
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Meetings held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 12:15 pm, at the GR Davis Building.
*Makes informed decisions on discretionary development applications as stated in the Land Use Bylaw.
Three vacancies & One alternate, each for a 1-year term
WILLOW CREEK FOUNDATION
A regional partnership providing seniors’ public housing and quality service options that meet the changing needs of the aging population for Fort Macleod, Granum and the surrounding areas within the M.D. of Willow Creek.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am, at the Pioneer Lodge.
*Desired Criteria: Experience with not-for-profit organizations especially in the areas of finance, governance, policy development, fund development and government relations.
One vacancy, for a 2-year term
DEADLINE: Please have applications in by Monday, October 16th, 2023, at 4:30 pm to make sure they are submitted for the Organizational Council Meeting on Monday, October 23rd, 2023.
For more information, contact Executive Assistant Meranda Day Chief at the Town Office. 410 20th Street at the GR Davis Administration Building, Phone: 403-553-4425 Email: execassist@fortmacleod.com
Apply online using the form below.
Application HERE: 150th Anniversary Community Celebration Committee Application
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Membership Requirements: |
The Committee membership will be made up of residents and representatives of stakeholder groups, which will include the following: |
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Mission: |
The Fort Macleod Community Celebration Committee is a temporary Committee of Council consisting of residents and community stakeholders whose membership will plan, and host summer event/s to recognize the 150th Anniversary of the Fort and RCMP being established in Fort Macleod. This group will strive to be welcoming and inclusive in its planning, emphasizing the Town slogan “Belong”, and the Town'sStrategic goals will be utilized as necessary. |
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Meetings Held: |
The first meeting of the committee will be schedule for May 10, 2023, this will be a planning and scheduling meeting. Subsequent meetings will be held monthly and scheduled by group consensus, rotating day, and evening meetings to accommodate schedules. All meetings will be held at the GR Davis Administration building. |
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Contact: |
Liisa Gillingham, Director of Community & Protective Services 403-553-4425 |
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Term: |
It is understood that following the conclusion of events planned and hosted by the group for the 150th Anniversary Celebration that the committee will provide a final report to Council and Town Administration by December 11, 2024, and then cease to operate and no longer be active. |
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Requirements of Board: |
3 vacancies
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Current Membership: |
Councillor: Aaron Poytress |
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Membership Requirements: |
Two Members of Council – Voting |
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About: |
What does the Built Heritage Advisory Board (BHAB) do? It is a board appointed by the Town of Fort Macleod council on the management of the built historic resources within the Town, with a focus on the Fort Macleod Provincial Historic Area. This entails any matter concerning the conservation, and preservation of buildings, structures, or landscape features of heritage significance. The BHAB will ensure that the historical integrity and character of the resources are respected through any possible development or demolition permit applications. As well, the implementation of initiatives and activities to raise awareness and promote the built heritage within the Town of Fort Macleod and surrounding community. What is expected of BHAB members? Board members are to meet and help establish or provide support for initiates related to heritage management, policies, or actions aimed to increase public awareness of the social & economic benefits of heritage conservation. As well, they are expected to review any development or demolition applications that pertain to historic resources within the Town. Why would you join the BHAB? Being passionate about preserving the Town of Fort Macleod’s historic resources (buildings, cultural, and landscape features) is important. Having an appreciation for the historic resources and being willing to help in the promotion of historical and educational initiatives within the community. As well, if you are a heritage building/homeowner, contractor, researcher, or heritage enthusiast, your input and experiences would be appreciated in the BHAB. |
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Mandate: |
Advise the Town of Fort Macleod’s staff and Council on any matter related to the protection and conservation of built historic resources. This includes the protection and conservation of buildings, structures or landscape features of heritage significance located within Town’s limits. Undertake initiatives and activities to raise awareness and promote the built heritage resources within the community. |
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Meetings Held: |
Held: Monthly 1st Wednesday. |
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Contact: |
Adrian Pedro, Director of Operations – Built Heritage Advisor |
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Requirements of Board: |
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Term: |
Two-year term |
Unlimited vacancies
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Current Membership: |
Councillor: Christina Fox |
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Membership Requirements: |
1 Councillor representative Any number of the public at large members (minimum of 4). All are appointed by Council at the Organizational meeting for a 2-year term. Terms are to be staggered to provide overlapping membership. |
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About & Mandate: |
Promote environmental awareness including our visual environment, to act as a liaison for people with environmental concerns, to assist Council with environmental solutions, to assist Council in accessing funding sources for environmentally friendly activities and projects, to promote the concepts of reducing, reusing and recycling, and recovery on a local level, and to organize and promote beautification projects with the consent of Council. |
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Meetings Held: |
Held: 4th Wednesday |
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Contact: |
Ronda Reach or Susan Glover |
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Term: |
Two year term |
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Requirements of Board: |
3 vacancies
One member at large MD of Willow Creek representative, One member at large town of Fort Macleod, and one Youth position.
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Current Membership: |
Fort Macleod Councillor: Mackenzie Hengerer |
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Membership Requirements: |
1 Town of Fort Macleod Councillor representative |
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Mandate: |
Operate all FCSS programs for the Town and included portion of the MD, including developing monitoring for programs as required by the communities within the FCSS mandate, direct FCSS finances within budgetary limits set by Council, establish user fees for programs under this mandate, negotiate and recommend to Council contracts and agreements as required, formulate policies for programs as required, file a written annual report with the Councils on Operations, establish sub-committees as required for areas of specific interest, work with local service groups to coordinate services and activities. |
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Meetings Held: |
Held: Varies |
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Contact: |
Amanda Lawrence, FCSS Director |
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Term: |
Two year term |
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Requirements of Board: |
4 Vacancies
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Current Membership: |
Councillor: Christina Fox |
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Membership Requirements: |
Appointed by the Town of Fort Macleod Council. Consists of no fewer than five, and no more than ten members with these being required. Not more than two members of the Fort Macleod Council, 1 Councillor from the M.D. of Willow Creek No. 26, Three members-at-large from the MD of Willow Creek No. 26. Each for a three-year term. |
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Mandate: |
Operating under the Alberta Libraries Act, subject to any enactment that limits its authority, has full management and control of the Town of Fort Macleod Library and shall in accordance with the regulations, organize, promote, and maintain comprehensive and efficient library services in the Town of Fort Macleod and may cooperate with other boards and libraries in the provision of these services. |
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Meetings Held: |
Held: 1st Tuesday |
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Contact: |
President- Vacant |
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Term: |
Three year term |
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Requirements of Board: |
Library Board Governance Bylaw No. 1931 |
3 Vacancies
One chamber of commerce representative, one Real Estate representative, and one member at large.
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Current Membership: |
Councillor: Jim Monteith |
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Membership Requirements: |
Two Town of Fort Macleod Council members, and a representative from the Willow Creek Foundation, Foothills Centre, F.C.S.S and Housing Liaison Worker, Alberta Health Services, Kids First Family Centre, the Real Estate Community, Chamber of Commerce, and two community members at large. |
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Mandate: |
Increase capacity for action on the continuum housing in Fort Macleod. To facilitate partnerships and collaborative planning toward the effective development of housing strategies in Fort Macleod through working sub-committees. To assist Town Council in the development of a Community Housing Action Plan. |
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Meetings Held: |
Held: 3rd Tuesday |
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Contact: |
Stacey Morcom, FCSS Housing Support Liaison |
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Term: |
Two year term |
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Requirements of Board: |
4 vacancies
Three member at large, one alternate.
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Current Membership: |
Councillor: Marco Van Huigenbos |
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Membership Requirements: |
Composed of not less than five persons appointed by Council. Two Councillors and Three Members of the public. One alternative. Each for a one-year term. |
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Mandate: |
Receive, consider, and decide on applications for development permits within the manner prescribed in the Land Use Bylaw of the Town of Fort Macleod. |
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Meetings Held: |
For MPC meeting agendas and minutes, visit our Municipal Planning page on our website here: MPC Meeting Agendas & Minutes Held: 3rd Monday |
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Contact: |
Keli Sandford, Planning and Development Officer |
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Term: |
One year term |
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Requirements of Board: |
Current Land Use Bylaw & Bylaw 1783 |
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Current Membership: |
Chair: Maryanne Sandberg (Reeve/Councilor– MD of Willow Creek) |
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Membership Requirements: |
The management body shall be governed by a board, compromised of six members as follows; |
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About: |
The Willow Creek Foundation created by Ministerial Order is a regional partnership consisting of the M.D. of Willow Creek No. 26 and the Town of Fort Macleod for the purpose of providing Seniors affordable public housing and quality service options to meet the changing needs of the aging population in Fort Macleod, the hamlet of Granum and the surrounding M.D. of Willow Creek area. Willow Creek Foundation is responsible for the management and administration of: the Pioneer Lodge – a 40-unit Seniors Lodge (assisted living) and the Colonel Macleod Manors – 20 Seniors Self-Contained (independent living) apartments all in Fort Macleod AND the Chinook Arch Manor in the Hamlet of Granum – 6 Seniors Self-Contained apartments. The Willow Creek Foundation does not operate nursing homes – we wish to provide a carefree living for Seniors in relaxed and enriched safe settings that they consider their homes. Our modern Lodge does that with access to meals, recreational activities, basic housekeeping, laundry services, a nurse call system, cable TV., internet and parking. Other independent services (hair salon, foot care, hearing aid, etc.) are also offered. The Colonel Macleod Manors are connected to the Lodge and tenants have the option of accessing, for a fee, meals and also any of the recreational activities or independent services offered at the Lodge. The Board performs regular Strategic Planning Sessions – the last of which occurred before COVID. These keep us focused on what we can do to improve on Seniors’ housing. Some of our goals are improved perception (we are not a place you go to die but a home in which to live comfortably and safely without being alone), increasing/maintaining occupancy, financial stability, and increased choices (services, condo market, etc.), and excellence. As Board members we want the best for our Seniors – any suggestions are always welcome. |
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Mandate: |
Willow Creek Foundation is an organization of excellence. We are highly respected as a provider of affordable housing, services and care for seniors of our communities. To provide affordable housing and quality services responsive to the needs of our residents and tenants. |
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Meetings Held: |
Held: 3rd Thursday |
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Contact: |
Jackie Vanee-Palmer |
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Term: |
Two year term |
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Requirements of Board: |
