Personal Biography ~ I was born and raised in Lougheed, AB and graduated from Central High School in Sedgewick. I married Bert Whitten from Viking in 1956 and moved to Sedgewick in 1957. Bert and I have 6 children - all whom attended Sedgewick School. We currently have 16 grandchildren and a Jack Russel named Mikey.

Community Involvement ~ I have been very involved in the community for many years.
I was president of the Kinette Club the year the club won the Rose Bowl and helped start the first Kindergarten in Sedgewick. I assisted in forming the Flagstaff branch of the Canadian Cancer Society. I have been chairman of the Rec Board; president of the Seniors Club; Chairman of the Board of Education 1987 - 1990; on the Board of Education for the County of Flagstaff 1983 - 1992. Also I have been involved with the Ag Society organizing the Bench Show at Agri-days; I have been a judge for the Canadian Figure Skating Assoc.; I was Vice Chair of the Parkland Library board both as a representative for Flagstaff Board of Education and for the Town of Sedgewick. As a member of the Sedgewick Historical Society, I helped edit the History Book (Sedgewick Sentinel) and organizing of the Homecoming launch of the book. In October 2007, I was elected Mayor of the Town of Sedgewick. Upon my election I issued the following message inthe Town newsletter.
"I am truly pleased to have been elected as Mayor of the Town of Sedgewick. Thoughout the next three years, I hope to work with the town council, administration and you the public to continue to see Sedgewick gorw as the great community it is. Bert and I have lived in Sedgewick for 50 years and have raised our family here. I hope that my experience as a volunteer over the yers, will influence my mayoral outlook. I look forward to the next 3 years."
I enjoy meeting people and promoting Sedgewick as a good community in which to live and volunteer.

Board Appointments ~ Administration, Land Sales & Aquisitions, Flagstaff Regional Housing Group, F.I.P. (Flagstaff Intermunicipal Partnership), Town Personnel, Health Unit Contact.

Personal Biography ~ Dave Wylie was born in Wetaskiwin and raised in the Lougheed area. After finishing his schooling, he worked in several different jobs, before settling into farming. Dave is married to Sharon and they have 2 children, Janie and Michael, as well as 5 granchildren - Marisa, Katie, Cole, Nicholaus and Hannah, and 1 great-granson - Mason.
Dave stopped farming in 1989, to become a grain buyer and then retired when the elevators were closed.
He enjoys time spent with his family, likes to golf, bowl and play crib. He also loves the outdoors and spends many hours walking in the woods.

Community Involvement ~ Dave has served the Town of Sedgewick as a councilor for many years and a Mayor for 5 years from 1999 to 2004. He has sat on numerous boards and committiees associated with Town Council. Dave has been involved in the community as a member of the Kinsmen Club, Sedgewick Mixed and Senior bowling leagues and the local Golf Club.

Board Appointments ~ Administration, Land Sales & Acquisitions, Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste, Town Personnel, Sedgewick Golf Club, Public Works, Sedgewick Community Hall.

 

Personal Biography ~ I was born and raised in Camrose, Alberta, Where I attended school. I had started working as an apprentice electrician and took my schooling at NAIT, Lethbridge College & Lakeland College and am now a journeyman electrician.
I currently work in the oilfield as a oil battery operator for Harvest Operations. I have been working for Harvest for the past 5 years. I moved to Sedgewick in 1997. I am married to Paula and we have three boys - Josh, Brett and Jordan. I also have a daugther Courtney. I enjoy spending time with my family and I like to play hockey, golf and watch sports. We enjoy going camping in the summer.

Community Invovlement ~ This is my first term as a councilor for the Town of Sedgewick. I have been on the Town of Sedgewick Volunteer Fire Department since 2002.

Board Appointments ~ Volunteer Fire Department, Director of Disaster Services, Regional Emergencies Services, Sedgewick Lake Park, Sedgewick & District Recreation, Sedgewick Killam Natural Gas System, Public Works & Sedgewick Beautification.

Personal Biography ~ Jeanette & Pat Harris moved to town in 1961. They raised their 5 children and were involved in all their activites, coaching ball, Sunday School, CGIT, Brownies & more. Sedgewick was a great place to raise their family and still is.

Community Involvement ~ Jeanette is currently president of the Sedgewick Chamber of Commerce. She co-chaired the 100th anniversary celebrations in 2007. She is active in the United Church, Community Choir, Lions Club, Sedgewick Legion and the Battle River Art Club.
She has also been on many provincial boards including East Central Health, Cancer Society, Children's Services and was the first female chair of the Killam Health Care Center.
Jeanette owned and operated the Painted Porch Tea House which was featured on Global TV's "Our Town".
She is also a member of the musical group "Kindred Spirits" who have raised money for the Flagstaff Food Bank for the last 3 years.

Board Appointments ~ Chamber of Commerce, Town Borchure, Flagstaff Family and Community Services, BRAED (Battle River Alliance Economic Development) - Alternate.

 

Personal Biography ~ I was born in Hardisty, Alberta and moved to Sedgewick at the age of 4. I attended Sedgewick School until grade 6. I moved north of Sedgewick and finished my schooling in Kinsella and Viking. I attended the U of A in Edmonton and received a Bachelor of Education Degree. I taught school in Beaver County and Inuvik, NWT. I returned to Sedgewick in 1977 and haved lived here since. I was married to Claude and raised 4 children, Pat (Hamm), Rick, Rob and James and now have 9 granchildren. I enjoy spending time with family and watching my granchildren grow up.
I also enjoy sewing, scrapbooking, bowling (some days!) and traveling.

Community Involvement ~ Over the years in Sedgewick, I have been involved in Minor Hockey and Ball, Girl Guides, Cubs and Scouts, Sedgewick Legion, Community Hall Board, Treasurer of the Ladies Bowling Leagues as well as Treasurer of the Sedgewick United Church, and Secretary of the Hardisty Lake U.C. Camp. I joined Town Council in 2007.

Board Appointments ~ Administration, Citzen's Advisory Committee, Sedgewick Library, Parkland Regional Library, Sedgewick Cemetery, Subdivision & Appeal Board Member (alternate), BRAED (Battle River Economic Development).

Personal Biography ~ I was born in Lougheed and have lived most of my life in the local area. I am married to Myrna (Schmidt). We have 2 sons Dorn (wife Wanda) and Dean. We have 5 grandchildren - Justine, B.J., Colton, Charlynn and Travis.
I managed the Seed Plant in Three Hills, operated the U.F.A. Bulk Fuel Sale and Ness Bros. Service in Lougheed before farming for the last forty years. Myrna and I enjoy going to the different activities that our children and grandchildren are involved in. As well as camping, genealogy, antiques (Cars, Tractors).

Community Involvement ~ I am currently the Trasurer for the Lougheed Agricultural Society. I have been a Board member on many local boards and was a County of Flagstaff councilor for 20 years. I am interested in developing a new subdivision to help Sedgewick grow into the future.

Board Appointments ~ Killam Sedgewick Natural Gas System, Sedgewick Killam Airport Commission, Town Personnel, Public Works, Subdivision & Appeal Board Member.

 

Board Appointments ~ Killam Sedgewick Airport, Sedgewick Killam Natural Gas System, Land Sales & Acquisition.