Evelyn Thunder appointed to NADC

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Evelyn Thunder of Atikameg is one of three new members of the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC). The appointment of 1986/87 Council members announced by Al "Boomer" Adair, Minister responsible for NADC. The appointments take effect April 1l, 1986.

Norm Weiss, MLA, Fort McMurray, continues as chairman, and other returning members are: Bob Elliot, MLA, Grande Prairie; Vince Rice, Kinuso; Cec Jardine, Valleyview; Mary Bennett, Elk Point; Ted Sonntag, Hotchkiss; and Eugene Destrase, High Level.

The vacancies created by the retirement of Betty Duckett, Grande Centre; Joe Molho, Swan Hills; and Ernest Howse, Caslan, will be filled by Evelyn Thunder, Chairman of the Northland School Board, Atikameg; Fred Gingerich, businessman, Athabasca; and Bernie Hornby, Mayor of Fox Creek.

In making the announcement, Mr. Adair said, "The vast area that makes up Alberta's North, together with the relatively small population - fewer than half as many people as in greater Edmonton - makes the council not only a necessity but one of the best communications tools the North has ever had. We are certain that the new council members will do a good job."

Weiss, in commenting on the new council, noted: "The next public meeting of the Northern Alberta Development Council will be held in Berwyn on April 8. The success of the council depends, in large part, on public anticipation in communicating the concerns of northern Alberta to the government."

In its public meetings throughout the North, the Council receives written and verbal briefs from residents on topics ranging from industrial development and education issues, to concerns about upgrading of northern roads.

The 10-member Council reports directly to the provincial Legislature and serves as a forum to which northern residents can present their points of view. The NADC helps plan and promote economic and social development in northern Alberta.

Further information about the activities of the Council, can be obtained from the Northern Development Branch in Peace River at 624-6274.