Committees & Boards
- Agricultural Service Board

- Central Peace Health Council

- Central Peace Medical Clinic Board

- Central Peace Seed Coop

- Disaster Services Committee

- Family and Community Support Services

- Grande Spirit Foundation

- Inter-Municipal Relations Committee

- Land Use Planning Steering Committee

- MD Fire Department

- Mighty Peace Tourist Association

- Mountain Pine Beetle Project

- Municipal Planning Commission

- Peace Library System Board

- Peace Region Economic Development Alliance

- Personnel Committee

- Senior Housing Projects

- South Peace Regional Archives

- South Peace Water Project

- Subdivision & Development Appeals Board

- VSI Services Committee

Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Programs are under the direction of the Agricultural Service Board (ASB). The Board meets to review the programs, policies and to give the Agricultural Staff general direction. The Agriculture Service Board and Staff work under the following Acts of Alberta: Agriculture Service Board, Weed Control, Agricultural Pests, Soil Conservation and Environmental Protection Acts.
Board Members
- Henry Chernuka
- Danny Nester
- Larry Wallin
- Tony VanRootselaar
- Stan Bzowy
- Elaine Garrow
- Dwayne Wells
Central Peace Health Council
Community health councils are advisory bodies offering Albertans the opportunity to identify health needs and help set health priorities for their communities. More information is available on the Alberta Health Services
website.
Council Members:
- Elaine Garrow - Elected
- Stan Bzowy - Alternate
Central Peace Medical Clinic Board
Board Members:
- Elaine Garrow - Elected
- Dwayne Wells - Alternate
Central Peace Seed Co-op
Board Members:
- Stan Bzowy - Elected
- Larry Wallin - Alternate
Disaster Services Committee
Board Members:
- Larry Wallin - Elected
- Stan Bzowy - Alternate
Family and Community Support Services
This committee oversees the many programs provided by the FCSS. FCSS is a partnership between the Province of Alberta, its Municipalities, and Métis Settlements, that develops locally driven preventive social initiatives to enhance the well being of individuals, families and communities.
Board Members:
- Mavis Kachmar: Chairperson
Member-at-Large MD #133 - Pat Sydoruk: Vice-Chairperson
Member-at-Large Village of Rycroft - Larry Wallin - Elected
Council Representative MD #133 - Brian Burwell
Council Representative Village of Rycroft - Bill Mortland
Member-at-Large MD #133 - Sheila Bzowy
Member-at-Large the Village of Rycroft - Darlene Wallace
Member-at-Large Town of Spirit River - Joy Astell
Member-At-Large Town of Spirit River - Denise Skoworodko
Council Representative Town of Spirit River
Grande Spirit Foundation
Representing 12 municipalities and with almost 100 dedicated staff, the Grande Spirit Foundation
provides reasonably priced housing, quality care and dignity to seniors and families in the Grande Prairie area.
Board Members:
- Larry Wallin - Elected
- Dwayne Wells- Alternate
Inter-Municipal Relations Committee
Board Members:
- Larry Wallin - Elected
- Stan Bzowy - Alternate
Land Use Planning Steering Committee
This joint project includes three Municipalities (Town of Spirit River, Saddle Hills County and Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133). Together through ‘economies of scale’ these municipalities have applied for grant funds to assist with the costs of reviewing, updating, creating their Land Use Bylaws (LUB) and Municipal Development Plans (MDP). Each of these Municipalities has appointed a Steering Committee to assist with the planning/procedures/preparation of the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) and Municipal Development Plans (MDP) on behalf of their respective Municipality.
Committee Members:
- Councilor - Larry Wallin - Elected
- Councilor - Dwayne Wells- Alternate
- CAO-Tom Matus
- CDO-Fran Boomgaarden
MD Fire Department
Board Members:
- Larry Wallin - Elected
- Stan Bzowy - Alternate
Mighty Peace Tourist Association
Web Site: www.mightypeace.com ![]()
Board Members:
- Appointed - Larry Wallin
- Alternate - Dwayne Wells
Mountain Pine Beetle Project
Board Members:
- Stan Bzowy - Elected
- Larry Wallin - Alternate
Municipal Planning Commission
Applications for development are reviewed and approved or denied by the Municipal Planning Commission. Consult the Land Use Bylaw for more information on subdivision and development applications and appeals.
Board Members:
- Dwayne Wells
- Stan Bzowy
- Larry Wallin
- Elaine Garrow
Peace Library System Board
The Peace Library System
is comprised of 21 Municipalities, including the Municipal District of Spirit River No.133. The mission of the Peace Library System is to assist municipalities in meeting the information, educational and cultural needs of their residents in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible by the sharing of resources and expertise among public and school libraries.
Board Members:
- Elaine Garrow - Elected
- Dwayne Wells - Alternate
Peace Region Economic Development Alliance
PREDA works together with stakeholders and industry to facilitate, support and promote regional economic development activities. PREDA gets the job done by ensuring their members make the right connections. One of the keys to attracting new investment and quality jobs is effective marketing of our communities’ assets. PREDA is communities’ and industry partnering to accomplish together what could not be done alone. The Executive Vice Chair for PREDA and appointed MD 133 Representative is Councilor Elaine Garrow.
Board Members:
- Elaine Garrow - Elected
- Stan Bzowy - Alternate
Senior Housing Projects
Board Members:
- Stan Bzowy - Elected
- Larry Wallin - Alternate
South Peace Regional Archives
South Peace Regional Archives is located in the Grande Prairie Museum.
The purpose of the SPRA is to promote and encourage the appreciation and study of history in the Peace River District.
SPRA ‘S mandate is to acquire, preserve and make accessible to the public records of on-going value from individuals, families, businesses and organizations, which reflect the political, social and economic life of the south Peace River Country of Alberta.
Board Members:
- Stan Bzowy – Elected
- Elaine Garrow – Alternate
South Peace Water Project
Board Members:
- Larry Wallin- Elected
- Stan Bzowy - Alternate
Subdivision & Development Appeals Board
If an application for development or subdivision is denied, an application can be made to the court of appeal for permission to appeal on a question of law or jurisdiction within 30 days of the decision. Consult the Land Use Bylaw for more information on subdivision and development applications and appeals.
Board Members:
- Brenda Friedel - Appointed
- Art Krefting - Appointed
- Caroline Sekulic - Appointed
- Thelma Dreger - Appointed
- Shane Milkovich - Appointed
VSI Services Committee
Board Members:
- Stan Bzowy - Elected
- Larry Wallin - Alternate
