Board of Directors |
EXECUTIVE
Blake Bartlett, Chair
I became a member of the Wizard Lake community in 1992 and only recently became an active board member of the Association. Having a residence bordering the shoreline, I see the need to preserve this environmentally sensitive area of Wizard Lake whereby nature, animal life and humans can coexist.
e-mail: blake@wizardlake.ca
e-mail: blake@wizardlake.ca
Brian Clemo, Vice Chair
My wife and I have owned our property on the SW corner of Wizard Lake since 2001. Being raised on a farm in northern Alberta gave me an appreciation of nature and wildlife.
We love the natural beauty of this area and feel it's important to work hard to preserve it for ourselves and future generations.
e-mail: brian@wizardlake.ca
We love the natural beauty of this area and feel it's important to work hard to preserve it for ourselves and future generations.
e-mail: brian@wizardlake.ca
LeVerne Ellsworth, Secretary/Treasurer
I am enjoying retirement on the northwest shore of Wizard Lake, on RR 275, with my wife Carole. I worked as a Facilities Manager for the Alberta Government for 30 years.
I was one of the founding members of WLWLSA and have taken an active role as director and treasurer. I was fortunate enough to be on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Stewardship Network for 4 years. This position took me throughout Alberta to become educated on addressing various stewardship issues.
I enjoy hunting, fishing and camping, which holds me close to Lake Stewardship activities and healthy ecosystems.
I have been involved with getting the bulletin boards installed in the 8 communities around the lake, inlet stream sampling, boating safety focus group and my most recent project was having the State of the Watershed report completed.
My goal is to make sure that whatever activity takes place within the watershed; it is done in the most environmentally friendly way possible. I want a healthy Wizard Lake for my grandchildren to enjoy.
e-mail: leverne@wizardlake.ca
I was one of the founding members of WLWLSA and have taken an active role as director and treasurer. I was fortunate enough to be on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Stewardship Network for 4 years. This position took me throughout Alberta to become educated on addressing various stewardship issues.
I enjoy hunting, fishing and camping, which holds me close to Lake Stewardship activities and healthy ecosystems.
I have been involved with getting the bulletin boards installed in the 8 communities around the lake, inlet stream sampling, boating safety focus group and my most recent project was having the State of the Watershed report completed.
My goal is to make sure that whatever activity takes place within the watershed; it is done in the most environmentally friendly way possible. I want a healthy Wizard Lake for my grandchildren to enjoy.
e-mail: leverne@wizardlake.ca
DIRECTORS
Kevin Cummings
My wife and I own land in the area and both see the importance of preserving the lake and area around it for many more generations to come.
e-mail: kcummings@countryjunctionfeeds.com
e-mail: kcummings@countryjunctionfeeds.com
Kate Daniel
Kate has been a board member since 2005 and is passionate about water quality and the environment surrounding Wizard Lake. Kate is the contact person for the Homesite Consultation Program offered by Nature Alberta. Lake dwellers can take advantage of this program and obtain valuable information on how to promote a healthy lake. Kate is a community minded individual, she was a founding member of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (Edmonton Chapter) and also served as President of the Alberta Foundation for Diabetes Research. Kate has also volunteered at the Sturgeon Hospital in St Albert for the last 15 years, a position she still holds today. Kate resides at Wizard Lake with her husband Chris and their two Golden Retriever dogs and one cat.
e-mail: kldaniel38@gmail.com
e-mail: kldaniel38@gmail.com
Corey Drynan
I have been enjoying Wizard Lake for approximately 25 years. First, I started coming out with my best friend and his family who had a camp site on the North side of the lake and later bought a cabin on Curilane B. We spent many weekends camping and countless hours on the water and I will never forget it.
For the past 6 years we have been spending weekends at the lake camping while residing in Calmar until recently, when we purchased my wife’s family’s lake lot that they have owned since the late 70’s. We now live on Curilane A year round and even enjoy winter at the lake!
Now that we own property on the lake we have realized an importance for preserving the well-being of the lake. We decided to join the WLWLSA in an effort to give back to the community that we have enjoyed for so long. As well, to gain some knowledge about the lake and what we can do to make it enjoyable for many years to come.
e-mail: kathie-g@hotmail.com
I have been enjoying Wizard Lake for approximately 25 years. First, I started coming out with my best friend and his family who had a camp site on the North side of the lake and later bought a cabin on Curilane B. We spent many weekends camping and countless hours on the water and I will never forget it.
For the past 6 years we have been spending weekends at the lake camping while residing in Calmar until recently, when we purchased my wife’s family’s lake lot that they have owned since the late 70’s. We now live on Curilane A year round and even enjoy winter at the lake!
Now that we own property on the lake we have realized an importance for preserving the well-being of the lake. We decided to join the WLWLSA in an effort to give back to the community that we have enjoyed for so long. As well, to gain some knowledge about the lake and what we can do to make it enjoyable for many years to come.
e-mail: kathie-g@hotmail.com
Kathie Drynan
Becoming a member of the WLWSA in 2016 was important to me because that was the year that my husband and I purchased my family’s home on the shore of Wizard lake. The property has been in my family for more than 45 years. I grew up at Wizard Lake and have witnessed it transition into what it is today, from a quiet, barely populated lake to a community thriving with many year round residents. As well has become a desirable destination for fishing and water sports. I see the benefits of protecting and preserving the lake and shoreline as best we can, so my family, and others can enjoy it for many years to come.
e-mail: kathie-g@hotmail.com
e-mail: kathie-g@hotmail.com
Linc Drynan
We purchased property on the south side of Wizard Lake in the summer of 2017.
I spent some 30 years as an Air Traffic Controller, mostly in the Edmonton Area Control Center.
My wife Karen and I live on a farm about 40 km south of Wizard, where we enjoy time with our horses and dogs. I have spent a number of volunteer hours as a Director on the Ponoka Agricultural Society over the past 6 years, being heavily involved with the Calnash Ag Event Center in Ponoka.
I look forward to working with the other Directors on the Wizard Lake Watershed board to keep Wizard Lake a place where families and friends can enjoy the many benefits of spending time at the lake.
email: ldrynan@cciwireless.ca
I spent some 30 years as an Air Traffic Controller, mostly in the Edmonton Area Control Center.
My wife Karen and I live on a farm about 40 km south of Wizard, where we enjoy time with our horses and dogs. I have spent a number of volunteer hours as a Director on the Ponoka Agricultural Society over the past 6 years, being heavily involved with the Calnash Ag Event Center in Ponoka.
I look forward to working with the other Directors on the Wizard Lake Watershed board to keep Wizard Lake a place where families and friends can enjoy the many benefits of spending time at the lake.
email: ldrynan@cciwireless.ca
Laverne Faulkner
I live on the south west side of Wizard Lake with my husband, Albert. We have owned property on Wizard Lake since 1980 and have lived here fulltime since 1998 when I retired from my career in the oil and gas industry.
I am one of the founding members of the Wizard Lake Stewardship Association, which was conceived in 2004, and was Chair of the board of directors until 2012. We recognized that Wizard Lake is a precious resource that needed to be respected and protected, especially with the pressures of being a small lake in such close proximity to a big city. It didn’t make sense to sit back and hope that this popular lake would be well enough protected by municipal and provincial governments, by those who don’t live here and have no personal stake in its future. I believe that the healthy future of Wizard Lake is only safeguarded through the personal stewardship of each person who uses and enjoys the lake. So please be in touch with the Wizard Lake Stewardship Association and offer to help, no matter what that help may look like!
e-mail: ljfaulkner@telus.net
I am one of the founding members of the Wizard Lake Stewardship Association, which was conceived in 2004, and was Chair of the board of directors until 2012. We recognized that Wizard Lake is a precious resource that needed to be respected and protected, especially with the pressures of being a small lake in such close proximity to a big city. It didn’t make sense to sit back and hope that this popular lake would be well enough protected by municipal and provincial governments, by those who don’t live here and have no personal stake in its future. I believe that the healthy future of Wizard Lake is only safeguarded through the personal stewardship of each person who uses and enjoys the lake. So please be in touch with the Wizard Lake Stewardship Association and offer to help, no matter what that help may look like!
e-mail: ljfaulkner@telus.net
Shane Hammell
I became familiar with Wizard Lake when I met my wife Jannette in 1997. Her family moved to the south shore of the lake in the 70’s, and developed a strong attachment to the area. Since then, I have inherited her love of the lake and its surrounding community.
I joined the Association in 2016, in hopes that my interest in the natural sciences, development, and conservation will contribute to the well-being of the watershed, and make a positive impact for future generations.
email: shanehammell@gmail.com
I joined the Association in 2016, in hopes that my interest in the natural sciences, development, and conservation will contribute to the well-being of the watershed, and make a positive impact for future generations.
email: shanehammell@gmail.com
Benn Kilburn
My wife, Daria, and I moved to the Wizard Lake area in 2013.
I was pleased to find there was a group (WLWLSA) dedicated to the health and future of Wizard Lake. Having grown up loving spending time in and on the water and in nature I have an appreciation for helping people learn about understanding and respecting their/our natural surroundings.
I had previously spent 8 years as a board member of the Solar Energy Society of Alberta (SECA, solaralberta.ca) where I was an active volunteer.
I hope to learn much more about the Wizard Lake Watershed area and people's impact, good and bad, on the health of the lake and surrounding areas.
e-mail: bennkilburn@hotmail.com
I was pleased to find there was a group (WLWLSA) dedicated to the health and future of Wizard Lake. Having grown up loving spending time in and on the water and in nature I have an appreciation for helping people learn about understanding and respecting their/our natural surroundings.
I had previously spent 8 years as a board member of the Solar Energy Society of Alberta (SECA, solaralberta.ca) where I was an active volunteer.
I hope to learn much more about the Wizard Lake Watershed area and people's impact, good and bad, on the health of the lake and surrounding areas.
e-mail: bennkilburn@hotmail.com
Bryan Mason
Bryan Mason received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta in 1974 and was admitted as a member to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta in 1978. An alumnus of Deloitte Touche, Bryan has operated his own practice for over twenty-five years. As the principal of the firm, he is fully responsible for the financial reporting of a large variety of companies, businesses and individuals including audit, review and compilation financial statements, corporate and personal tax preparation, cash flow projections, negotiations for financing as well as tax and financial planning matters for our business and individual clients.
Over the years, Bryan has been an active community member. Past and present community services include Whitemud Equine Centre (Treasurer 1998-2004); Whitemud Creek Homeowners' Association (President 1990-1998); Effort Auction Society (Director 1990-1994); community hockey coach/assistant (1989-1992); community soccer coach (1989-1990).
Designations:
1978 received his CA designation
Associations/memberships:
Member of Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants
Member of Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
e-mail: bryan@bryanmasonco.com
Over the years, Bryan has been an active community member. Past and present community services include Whitemud Equine Centre (Treasurer 1998-2004); Whitemud Creek Homeowners' Association (President 1990-1998); Effort Auction Society (Director 1990-1994); community hockey coach/assistant (1989-1992); community soccer coach (1989-1990).
Designations:
1978 received his CA designation
Associations/memberships:
Member of Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants
Member of Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
e-mail: bryan@bryanmasonco.com