County Council

Lac La Biche County has a Mayor and eight Councillors representing seven wards. Two Councillors represent Ward 7, which is the hamlet of Lac La Biche. To find out who your Councillor is check the ward map to find out which ward you live in. 

2021-2025 Mayor and Council

Paul
Reutov

Mayor

Email: paul.reutov@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 623-0477

Committee appointments:
  • Emergency Advisory Committee-Chair
  • State of Local Emergency Committee
  • Lac La Biche County Indigenous Collaboration Committee 
  • Safer Municipality Advisory Committee & Lac La Biche Traffic Safety Committee
  • Northeast Alberta Information HUB (Veteran's Memorial Highway) (Alternate)
  • The Next Step Team - Underutilized Fish Stocks in NE Alberta

Darlene
Beniuk

Ward 1 Councillor

Email: darlene.beniuk@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 520-7736

Committee appointments:
  • Agricultural Service Board and Veterinary Services Incorporated/Soil Conservation Act Appeal Committee
  • Agricultural Appeals Committee
  • Lac La Biche County Library Board
  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Greater North Foundation 
  • Lakeland Interpretive Society
  • Northern Lights Library Board System
Kevin
Paré

Ward 2 Councillor

Email: kevin.pare@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 404-9038

Committee appointments:
  • Emergency Advisory Committee 
  • Lac La Biche County Indigenous Collaboration Committee
  • Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
  • Joint Natural Gas Committee
  • Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops Ltd.
  • Plamondon & District Community Development Society (Alternate)

Colette
Borgun

Ward 3 Councillor

Email: colette.borgun@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 798-3001 | (780) 623-1445

Committee appointments:
  • Lac La Biche County Library Board
  • Municipal Planning Commission 
  • Lac La Biche Watershed Management Plan Implementation Committee 
  • Healthier Communities Golf Tournament Working Group 
  • Alberta Bilingual Municipalities Association
  • Athabasca Watershed Council
  • Greater North Foundation
  • Lac La Biche Region Watershed Stewardship Society
  • Lakeland Industry and Community Association (LICA) 
  • Joint Natural Gas Committee
  • Federation of Alberta Gas Co-Ops Ltd. (Alternate)
  • Northern Lights Library Board System (Alternate)
  • Plamondon & District Community Development Society
  • Plamondon Revitalization Committee
Jason 
Stedman

Deputy Mayor/Ward 4 Councillor

Email: jason.stedman@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 623-2608

Committee appointments:
  • Agricultural Appeals Committee
  • Emergency Advisory Committee
  • State of Local Emergency Committee
  • Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
  • Lac La Biche Regional Attraction and Retention Committee
  • Lac La Biche Regional Health Foundation
Charlyn
Moore

Ward 5 Councillor

Email: charlyn.moore@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 404-9522

Committee appointments:
  • Family and Community Support Services Board 
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee
  • Lac La Biche County – Industry Meetings Attendance
  • Municipal Planning Commission 
  • Safer Municipality Advisory Committee & Lac La Biche Traffic Safety Committee
  • Highway 881 Traffic Meeting
  • Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Board
  • Lac La Biche Regional Attraction and Retention Committee
Sterling
Johnson

Ward 6 Councillor

Email: sterling.johnson@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 520-5626

Committee appointments:
  • Agricultural Service Board and Veterinary Services Incorporated/Soil Conservation Act Appeal Committee
  • Lac La Biche County Indigenous Collaboration Committee
  • Lac La Biche County – Industry Meetings Attendance
  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Lac La Biche County – Industry Meetings Attendance (Alternate)
  • The Next Step Team - Underutilized Fish Stocks in NE Alberta 
John
Mondal

Ward 7 Councillor

Email: john.mondal@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 404-4130

Committee appointments:
  • Agricultural Appeals Committee
  • Emergency Advisory Committee 
  • Family and Community Support Services Board 
  • Lac La Biche County Indigenous Collaboration Committee
  • Safer Municipality Advisory Committee & Lac La Biche Traffic Safety Committee 
  • State of Local Emergency Committee
  • Community Futures - Lac La Biche 
  • Lac La Biche Regional Attraction and Retention Committee
  • Portage College Athletics Association (Alternate)
Lorin
Tkachuk

Ward 7 Councillor

Email: lorin.tkachuk@laclabichecounty.com
Phone: (780) 520-1484

Committee appointments:
  • Assessment Review Board
  • Emergency Advisory Committee
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee
  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Healthier Communities Golf Tournament Working Group 
  • Northeast Alberta Information HUB Ltd. (Veteran's Memorial Highway)
  • Lac La Biche Regional Health Foundation 
  • Portage College Athletics Association 
  • Lac La Biche Golf Club Society 


Council's Strategic PlanClick to View

Council created the 2022-2032 Lac La Biche County Strategic Plan, which outlines its vision for the future of our community. 

The strategic plan sets six strategic goals to support achieving Council's vision:

  • Economic Growth
  • Service Excellence
  • Strategic Communication
  • Social Wellness
  • Tourism & Recreation
  • Environment & Agriculture 


Presenting to Council

Council Meetings and Council Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public, except for those portions held in Closed Session.

During each scheduled Regular Council Meeting, beginning at 12 pm, time is set aside for a Public Input Session. During this time, any member of the public can comment on matters relevant to Lac La Biche County. The Public Input Session is scheduled for 30 minutes, and each presenter has up to five (5) minutes to speak. The public record will reflect the presenters' names and general statements made during the Public Input Session.

Registration is not required but is encouraged. If you require additional time to present, or have presentation materials, then a delegation request can be made (click here to be taken to the appropriate page) at least six (6) days prior to the desired meeting date. Your request should identify the issue or topic to be addressed. A delegation has up to 15 minutes to present to Council, and is restricted to one presentation on the same topic every six months.

You can contact Legislative Services for additional information at 780-623-1747 or by emailing Legislativeservices@laclabichecounty.com.


Council Expenses

Council Members are remunerated in accordance with the Elected Official Remuneration and Expenses Policy. The Mayor is remunerated on a salary based model; Councillors are remunerated on a salary plus daily fee-based model (for attendance at meetings, conferences and other municipal activities). Expenses for travel, meals and accommodations while on County business are also reimbursed.

Click here to view the year-to-date expense summary for County Council. Keep in mind that this report is unaudited and is for reference purposes only.

Copies of individual Council Member’s detailed expense claims are public. You can contact Legislative Services for additional information at 780-623-6773 or by emailing legservices@laclabichecounty.com.