River Valley Alliance Advisory Committee
Description/Purpose
The River Valley Alliance Advisory Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board of Directors for the River Valley Alliance (RVA).
The RVA was initiated in 1996 and formally incorporated in 2003. Its founding shareholders include the seven municipalities holding lands in the Capital Region's North Saskatchewan River Valley -- the Town of Devon, Parkland County, Leduc County, City of Edmonton, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County and the City of Fort Saskatchewan. The RVA partners share a common goal -- to protect, preserve and enhance the Capital Region's river valley park system for year-round accessibility, and enjoyment of its citizens and visitors.
The Advisory Committee is responsible to:
- Be RVA ambassadors to their respective communities and stakeholders, champion its plans and activities and represent the River Valley Alliance as directed by the Board
- Provide a volunteer resource to assist and support River Valley Alliance involvement and participation in local or regional events, projects, public processes and other activities as approved or directed by the Board
- Facilitate bringing local volunteers, resources and partnerships to bear in support of Board and Municipal approved projects and activities including community level fundraising where appropriate
- Assist the Board and its municipal members in generating increased awareness, dialog and support for the Capital Region River Valley Park
Board Composition
| City of Edmonton Citizen Members |
First Appointed |
Term Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Bunner | Jun 01/14 | Apr 30/18 |
| Brent Collingwood (Chair) | May 26/11 | Apr 30/17 |
| Wendy Lickacz | May 01/16 | Apr 30/18 |
| Christine McCourt-Reid | May 01/16 | Apr 30/18 |
| Stephanie Morrison | May 01/16 | Apr 30/18 |
| Sheila Thompson | Jun 01/12 | Apr 30/18 |
There are also two members from each of the following:
- City of Fort Saskatchewan
- Leduc County
- Parkland County
- Strathcona County
- Sturgeon County
- Town of Devon
Information About Serving on the Board
Meetings
Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30am at various locations in the Capital Region.
For More Information
Larry Wall
River Valley Alliance
9825 - 103 Street
c/o Rossdale House
Edmonton, AB T5K 2M3
| Title | Executive Director |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 587-401-3355 |
| Fax | 780-401-7074 |
| larry.wall@rivervalley.ab.ca | |
| Website | (http://www.rivervalley.ab.ca) |
