Lac Ste. Anne County Activity Report LSAC_Flipbook_Activity Report 2016-17_FINAL_HiRes | Page 4

MESSAGE FROM YOUR MAYOR, BILL HEGY 2016 tested all who reside within Lac Ste. Anne County in one way or another. Yet despite wildfires, agricultural crisis, economic uncertainty and the loss of dear friends and colleagues, the fabric of our communities has held fast. By weathering these storms, we have become stronger, and by continuing to work together we will achieve great things. BILL HEGY Mayor [email protected] 780.785.3411 TF 1.866.880.5722 The arrival of the new year marks the beginning of a renewed drive within the ranks of County Council, staff and management alike. With another year of victories won, hardships endured and lessons learned behind us, we refocus our efforts on making the County an even better place to live, work and play. As you will discover in this Activity Report, much has been achieved by the different County departments over the past year. As we continue to forge into the new year, I’d like to provide a look back at some of the more noteworthy achievements of 2016. We made some much-needed changes to firefighting programs and facilities in order to better serve the County and better equip those who work to keep it safe. We completed a new Intermunicipal Development Plan that is designed to facilitate new growth and attract economic development to the region. We have strengthened our communications program in order to better engage ratepayers in a two- way conversation, and we have worked hard to introduce a new FCSS delivery model aimed at better meeting the changing needs of the community. LSAC ACTIVITY REPORT | County Progress 2016/17 780.785.3411 www. LSAC .ca 2016 was a year of positive achievements for the County, but it was not without its setbacks. We were all saddened by the passing of Councillor Dwight Davidson in October. Councillor Davidson will be dearly missed as a friend and colleague, and his many contributions to the County will most certainly endure as his legacy. Resourcefulness is one standard by which we measure our efforts at Lac Ste. Anne County. As steadfast stewards of County growth and prosperity, we continually look for more efficient and effective ways of doing business. I’d like to personally commend County staff and administration for the vital roles they have played in better steering the County through the ups, downs and economic uncertainties of 2016. Your enthusiasm, your commitment and your tireless efforts form a large part of what makes our region so resilient and resourceful. We are all aware of the many reasons why Lac Ste. Anne County is such a great place to live. By continuing to pull in the same direction, we can make it even better. In the words of the great industrialist Henry Ford: “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” I am confident that in working together, we will achieve many successes, both large and small, to the net benefit of the County and those who call it home. Bill Hegy Mayor, Lac Ste. Anne County