Division 4 Councillor and vice-president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA vice-president Kara Westerlund spoke recently at the Association of Yukon Communities annual conference. She gave a presentation and was on a panel, both discussing wildfires and their effects, and she shared the experience of the Buck Creek wildfire last May.
Brazeau County
Government Administration
Drayton Valley, Alberta 357 followers
A vibrant and growing community, where industry and commerce join forces with outdoor recreation and western culture
About us
Located in west-central Alberta, just 30 minutes south of the Yellowhead Highway 16 and just 60 minutes from the Canada–Mexico trade corridor of Highway 2 and the Edmonton International Airport, Brazeau County is country living at its best. The population within the geographic boundaries of Brazeau County includes 7,771 residents of Brazeau County, 7,235 residents in the Town of Drayton Valley and 574 residents in the Village of Breton. The Brazeau County economy is thriving off the natural resources found in our region, creating prosperity and opportunities for a wide range of businesses that both directly and indirectly impact the oil & gas industry. Highly skilled workers from around the world migrating to our region, along with greater outside investment means Brazeau County business is in this for the long haul. Thousands of people visit Brazeau County every year to take advantage of our bountiful wilderness and wildlife and the recreation opportunities that they allow us. From ATV and horseback riding, to fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, snowmobiling and more, you’ll find fun in Brazeau County no matter the season. Brazeau County residents enjoy a high level of prosperity thanks to our strong and ever-expanding economy based on rich natural resources abundant in the region. But those same natural resources that keep our local economy booming also provide the recreation, leisure and beauty that makes life in Brazeau County so worth living.
- Website
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http://brazeau.ab.ca
External link for Brazeau County
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Drayton Valley, Alberta
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Low Taxes, Low Fees, Wilderness, Quiet, Beautiful, Nature, Wildlife, and Community
Locations
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Get directions
7401 Township Rd 494
Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R1, CA
Employees at Brazeau County
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Lisa Brazeau
Consultant, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Facilitation and Training
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Kathleen Sterling, RPP, MCIP
Relationship Builder | Community Builder | Problem Solver | Engagement | Research Enthusiast | Long Range Planner |
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Ashlie Spice, GISP
GIS/GPS Coordinator at Brazeau County
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Lee Chambers
Director of Community Services at Brazeau County
Updates
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Dozens of contractors looking to volunteer in the firefight as Alberta wildfire season kicks off - industry wildfire information session in Breton. https://lnkd.in/ghJe5Z4C https://lnkd.in/gBVsi265
Alberta wildfire season starts early
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