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Aspen Ridge First NationTreaty 6 · central Alberta

Leadership

The elected Chief and Council of Aspen Ridge First Nation, and the administration that runs the office.

Chief and Council

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Dana Whitecloud
Chief · Treaty and intergovernmental relations
Serving since 2022 · term ends March 31, 2029

Serving a second term. Carries the Nation's treaty file and the relationship with Canada and Alberta, and chairs Council. Previously the Nation's lands manager.

Contact Dana
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Tom Eagletail
Councillor · Finance and audit
Serving since 2025 · term ends March 31, 2029

Chairs the finance and audit committee. A journeyman electrician who came onto Council after ten years on the housing committee.

Contact Tom
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Marcus Runningwolf
Councillor · Housing and infrastructure
Serving since 2025 · term ends March 31, 2029

Housing and public works. Pushing the multi-year plan to get every home off the waitlist for major repair.

Contact Marcus
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Elaine Crowshoe
Councillor · Lands, environment and consultation
Serving since 2025 · term ends March 31, 2029

Lands, environment and the consultation file. Sits on the joint review of the transmission line crossing the north parcel.

Contact Elaine
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Verna Cardinal
Councillor · Health and social development
Serving since 2025 · term ends March 31, 2029

A retired community health nurse. Carries health, home care and the mental wellness team.

Contact Verna
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Joseph Littlechild
Councillor · Education and language
Serving since 2025 · term ends March 31, 2029

Education, the school and Cree language. Chairs the education authority.

Contact Joseph
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Sharon Nipisihkopahk
Councillor · Elders and culture
Serving since 2025 · term ends March 31, 2029

Elders' Lodge, the ceremonial grounds and the culture programme. Fluent Cree speaker and a language instructor at the school.

Contact Sharon
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Kevin Bearhead
Councillor · Economic development
Serving since 2025 · term ends March 31, 2029

Economic development and the Nation's corporate arm. A former operations manager at the business park.

Contact Kevin
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Denise Standingready
Councillor · Youth, recreation and membership
Serving since 2025 · term ends March 31, 2029

Youth, recreation and membership. Came onto Council at 29 after running the youth centre.

Contact Denise
Upcoming Council meetings
  • Sep 7, 2026, 1:27 p.m. · Regular Chief and Council meeting · Council chambers

Administration

Who runs each part of the office. For anything else, call the band office.

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    Raymond Tallfeathers
    Band Manager · Administration
    Contact
    • LB
      Lorna Bearpaw
      Housing Manager · Housing
      Contact
      • AS
        Amber Stimson
        Housing Intake Coordinator · Housing
        Contact
      • KW
        Kyle Weaselhead
        Housing Maintenance Lead · Housing
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      Frank Bruised Head
      Emergency Coordinator / Fire Chief · Emergency Services
      Contact
    • MF
      Michelle Fox
      Economic Development Officer · Economic Development
      Contact
    • GH
      Grace Healy
      Health Director · Health
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      • CB
        Colleen Bastien
        Community Health Nurse · Health
        Contact
    • VM
      Vera Many Bears
      Membership Clerk · Membership
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    • PM
      Priya Manyguns
      Director of Finance · Finance
      Contact
    • JM
      Jesse Morningstar
      Lands and Consultation Manager · Lands & Consultation
      Contact
      • WD
        Warren Duck Chief
        Lands Officer · Lands & Consultation
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        Talia Sitting Eagle
        Consultation Coordinator · Lands & Consultation
        Contact
    • RO
      Ruth Old Woman
      Education Coordinator · Education
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    • GP
      Glen Provost
      Director of Public Works · Public Works
      Contact
      • RW
        Ray Wolfleg
        Water Treatment Operator · Public Works
    • SW
      Sam Wells
      Social Development Coordinator · Social Development
      Contact
    • CY
      Carla Yellowhorn
      Executive Assistant to Chief and Council · Administration