Council Profiles

Reeve , Tony Van Rootselaar

tvanrootselaar@mdspiritriver.ab.ca

Division #3

Reeve

Born and raised in the Peace Country I have called the MD of Spirit River home for most of my life; and I currently operate a 2500 acre grain farm within the boundaries of the MD.

Prior to being elected to council I have and continue to serve as co-chair for the Central Peace Seed Cleaning Co-op, as well as serving on the board of directors for the Alberta and Prairie Oat Growers Associations.

Athletics and the outdoors are both passions. I am an active member of the Spirit River curling club as well as the head instructor for a local martial arts club teaching karate to local youth and adults.

During the summer months, like many Canadians when the time permits you will find me enjoying our lakes and rivers.

As a Reeve for the M.D. #133 I represent the following Boards;

Municipal Planning Commission, Agricultural Service Board (ASB), Central Peace Seed Cleaning Co-op, Central Peace Fire and Rescue Commission (CPFRC), Grande Spirit Foundation, Central Peace Medical Services Corporation- Director, G3 Committee, Northern Alberta Elected Leaders (NAEL).

Councillor, Stan Bzowy

sbzowy@mdspiritriver.ab.ca

Division #4

As a Councillor for the M.D. #133 I represent the following Boards; Municipal Planning Commission, Agricultural Service Board, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board, South Peace Regional Archives, Peace River Economic Development Alliance, Central Peace Attraction & Retention Committee, Central Peace Fire & Rescue Commission (CPFRC), G-3 Committee, Central Peace Seed Cleaning Coop., Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA), Central Peace Regional Water System Collaboration, Veterinary Services Incorporated (VSI), Central Peace Regional Emergency Management (CPREM) .

Councillor, Elaine Garrow

egarrow@mdspiritriver.ab.ca

Division #1

I am currently in my fourth term on the M.D. #133 Council. I live on the original family farm that was established in 1916. For many years my husband Ace and I owned Berwyn Insurance in Berwyn, Alberta. In 2000 we moved back to the farm. In 2001 we sold Berwyn Insurance and I went back to college and took the Horsemanship program at Fairview College.

Today I raise Arabians and Quarter Horses and I am also an Equine Certified Western Riding Instructor. I instruct horsemanship, judge camps, and host clinics, and put on horsemanship camps

My main passions are going green, protecting the environment, health care, and making good contributions to the community and Province.

 

Deputy Reeve, Nick van Rootselaar

nvanrootselaar@mdspiritriver.ab.ca

Division #2

As a Councillor for the MD I represent the following boards:

Municipal Planning Commission, Agriculture Service Board, Central Peace Regional Emergency Management (CPREM) , Central Peace Fire and Rescue Commission (CPFRC), Central Peace Regional Water System Collaboration, Family and Community Support Services, Northern Alberta Elected Leaders, G-3 Committee, Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA), South Peace Regional Archives, Veterinary Services Incorporated (VSI), Central Peace Attraction and Retention Committee (CPARC).