Leala Tomlinson
Leala Tomlinson is the interim manager of the Sparwood and Elkford Health Centres as well as manager of Prevention and promotion in the Elk Valley. Leala has called Sparwood home since 2011 and has been in health care since 2002. Her background has always been in rural and remote nursing and believes working with local organizations with a commitment of health promotion and injury prevention.
Scott Robinson
Scott is Fernie resident having moved to Fernie seven years ago from the UK. Scott has been a member with Fernie Search and Rescue for seven years the last five of which he has been one of the Search and Rescue Managers. For the past three years Scott has sat on the Elk Valley Sub Region Emergency Management committee and for the past year the City of Fernie Emergency Management committee as the Fernie SAR representative. Scott is now also employed by the Regional District of East Kootenay as a Deputy Emergency Program and Training Coordinator for Area A. Scott is heavily involved with ensuring the area is as prepared as can be should a disaster or emergency occur affecting the residents of Area A.
Kerri Wall
Kerri Wall has been a Fernie resident for over 14 years and a Community Health Facilitator at Interior Health for over 10 years. In her job with the IH Healthy Communities Program, Kerri works with local governments and community partners around the East Kootenay to advance healthy public policy. Municipal planning around the region involves lots of dialogue and collaboration; every conversation has the potential to make positive change.
Anita Palmer
As Manager of the College of the Rockies Fernie Campus, Anita Palmer represents Education on the Steering Committee, as well as Area A. Anita is a resident of Hosmer and has spent her entire life in the Elk Valley and South Country. She takes great pride in enhancing awareness of Teck’s sustainability goals and its commitment to the communities of the Elk Valley and Crowsnest Pass.
Terry Anonson
Terry Anonson is a Metis who lives with his family in Elkford since 1975 and represents Metis Nation British Columbia on the steering committee. It is important that Teck understands that they must work with the Metis and First Nations in the Kootenays to provide protection for the environment and continued job security for their employees.
Simon Howse
As VP for the Canadian Home Builders Association of BC and active Investor in the Elk Valley Business Community, Simon Howse understands what it takes to ensure long term sustainable community growth. Simon is a resident of Fernie and believes in strong community foundations that strengthen lifestyle opportunities. Ensuring the long term survival and growth of complimentary economic drivers such as Health, Childcare, Education, Tourism and Housing are key to any valley wide Sustainability initiatives.
Shelley Wedderburn
As a member of the Teck Coal Community Of Interest Steering Committee Shelley represents the residents of Michel Creek Road and the GN road. This initiative is important to her as sustainability is critical to ensuring that the communities in the Elk Valley and the Crowsnest Pass remain vital and continue to prosper. Shelley and her husband Doug look forward to living their retirement years in the beautiful Elk Valley.
Jason Christensen
Jason is a councillor with the District of Sparwood. He has lived in the community since 1997 and has volunteered his time over the years. Understanding the value of volunteers, as Councillor, Jason works towards encouraging and supporting them within the community.
Rosa Maria Rocca
I have lived in Sparwood since 1974. I have been very active in many organizations over the years. I have been a long-time member and currently am Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Village Auxiliary in the RMV Fernie. I am a board member of the Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society (Lilac Terrace) in Sparwood. I am an active member of the Sparwood Old Age Pensioners Society, better known as Sparwood Seniors Having Fun. I am also a member of the Fernie Seniors Citizens Society. I am an active member of The Catholic Women’s League. I am looking forward to communicating with seniors in all our communities and hopefully being able to bring any concerns to the group.