Fourteen community members who know Leduc sport and recreation firsthand are stepping up to help shape the city’s next major recreation facility. Representing local sporting organizations, facility users and the broader community, members of the West Leduc Recreation Centre Stakeholder Committee will bring practical experience and diverse perspectives to the project as planning for the facility and operations progress. Through ongoing dialogue and information sharing, the committee will provide community perspectives to the project team, City Administration, and Council at key stages of the project.
“The establishment of this committee marks an exciting milestone as we move forward with planning the West Leduc Recreation Project,” says Lars Hansen, Mayor of the City of Leduc. “By creating meaningful opportunities for dialogue with local user groups and community partners, we can ensure the project reflects the needs, ideas and aspirations of the people it will serve. I look forward to working alongside Councillor Baynes and committee members as we bring those voices to the table to help build a vibrant hub for active, healthy living in Leduc.”
The committee complements the project’s governance structure. Responsibility for project decisions remains with City Administration, the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) team, and, ultimately, City Council.
Committee Members
Members were chosen to bring a broad user and community perspective. Some were nominated by specific organizations or sectors, but all will support the overall success of the recreation centre project rather than represent a single organization or activity.
Primary Members
- Mayor Lars Hansen, co-chair
- Councillor Brett Baynes, Council representative
- Curtis Ferguson, Leduc Minor Hockey Association
- Will Veidemanis, Leduc Soccer Association
- Trina Samotej, Leduc Ladies Volleyball League
- Brad Redl, Triton Competitive Swim Society
- Justin Paradis, Individual facility user
- Renn Hill, Individual facility user
- Scott Fraser, Public-at-Large
- Angel Lee, Public-at-Large
- Chris Stiles, Black Gold School Division
- Jordan Robinson, STAR Catholic Schools
- Joel Almeida, Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network
- Dean Ohnysty, Leduc County
Alternates
- Ashley Readman, Leduc Skating Club
- Tyler Pahl, Leduc & District Minor Football Association
The committee’s members bring experience from minor sport, adult recreation, aquatics, education, health care, regional partnerships, and accessibility and inclusion, along with the perspectives of everyday facility users and residents.
What happens next
The committee will meet at key points in the project to share information and offer feedback as planning for the project moves forward.
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