Meet the Leaders Who Work for You

Lesser Slave River Council is comprised of a Reeve elected at large, and six Councillors representing two municipal divisions. Division 1 includes the communities of Flatbush, Chisholm, Hondo and Smith. Division 2 includes Mitsue, Marten Beach, Canyon Creek, Widewater, and the land adjacent to the Town of Slave Lake.

New Councillor Details Pending

Thank you for your patience as we prepare new Councillor information to reflect the results of the 2025 Municipal General Election.

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  Murray Kerik

  Reeve

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  Richard Colborne

  Councillor Division 1

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  Sandra Melzer

  Councillor Division 1

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  Brad Pearson

  Councillor Division 2

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  Norm Seatter

  Councillor Division 2

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  Thomas Snowden

  Councillor Division 2

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  Lester Vanhill

  Councillor Division 1

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Latest Council News

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Highlights — January 14, 2026

January 20, 2026

• Highlights — January 14, 2026

  January 20, 2026

• Highlights — December 12 and 18, 2025

  December 18, 2025

• Highlights — December 3, 2025

  December 3, 2025

• MLA Sinclair Pushes for HWY 88 Commitment

  December 2, 2025

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Meetings and Public hearings

Jan 28

Council Meeting

10:00am - 3:00pm

Feb 11

Council Meeting

10:00am - 3:00pm

Feb 25

Council Meeting

10:00am - 3:00pm

Mar 11

Council Meeting

10:00am - 3:00pm

Feature

Council Meeting

January 28, 2026 @ 10:00am

Council Strategic Priorities

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  Highway 88 Upgrades

  Highway 88 is becoming increasingly unsafe. We need the Province to help fix this vital stretch of transportation infrastructure.

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  Marten Beach Flood Mitigation

  We have a flood mitigation solution in hand, but all levels of government must work together to make it happen.

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  Smith Bridge Replacement

  MD leadership seeks a proportionate provincial stake in funding the construction phase of the Smith Bridge.

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