I grew up on a farm near Kindersley Saskatchewan and started working in the oil patch on the service rigs, drilling rig moves and then hired on with Imperial Oil. We transferred to Carnduff, Saskatchewan in 1987 with Imperial where we started raising our 2 kids. From there we transferred to Rainbow Lake again with Imperial where I worked in the plant and field for 6 years. We enjoyed snow sledding, hunting, fishing, coaching hockey and starting up Ducks Unlimited. We transferred to Cold Lake in 1997 where I started working as a Maintenance Planner for 18 years. I then hired on with Husky Energy and then to Devon Energy as a Maintenance Manager for 18 years until I retired in 2019. I have enjoyed coaching my son and grandsons in hockey, being a part of the Hockey Board and assisting my daughter who is a teacher, with track and field, cross country, etc. We have enjoyed extensive travelling with close friends and treasure our days on the lake fishing when we aren’t biking/hiking. I have had extensive management training and have built great working relationships with the people I have worked with over the years. I feel that I can add some value to the board and look forward to making a difference in the community. 

John Bitz
Vice Chair

 Wayne spent over 40 years working in the retail industry, with major companies such as Hudson’s Bay, Canex, and Arctic Co-Operatives. He also spent two years outside the retail industry in Yellowknife working with the Constitutional Working Group to establish a constitution for the Northwest Territories. This involved working with all seven Indigenous groups, the government of the Northwest Territories, and the Canadian Federal government. Wayne has served on a variety of boards, including Lakeland Credit Union, Alberta Central Credit Union, The Goldeye Foundation, and various municipal boards. As the start up for the Cold Lake Men’s Shed, Wayne also serves on the board of Age Friendly Cold Lake. 

Wayne Warner
Board of Directors, Cold Lake Men's Shed

 Linda has lived in Cold Lake for thirty years. She is married with two grown sons. As a retired nurse, Linda worked as head nurse in Long Term Care at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre for 25 years. She is the chair of Cold Lake Hospital Foundation and Medical Development Society, a member of Provincial Advisory Council for Seniors Health and Continuing Care, a dementia care educator, and the board chair of Age Friendly Cold Lake Society. Strong advocate for seniors issues. 

Linda Grant
Board of Directors

 I have experienced life in many different places before settling down in Cold Lake for the last 35 years. I have 2 wonderful adult children and 1 precious granddaughter. I have a variety of employment experience and had the pleasure of working for Benjamin Dyck CPA for the last 14 years. I stepped away from office work in 2024 and began my own bookkeeping business. I have participated in several board positions over time and am happy to be part of Age Friendly Cold Lake and positive senior initiatives. 

Catherine MacArthur
Board of Directors

 Jim moved to Cold Lake from Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2023 following his retirement as Executive Director of Active Aging in Manitoba, (a provincial not-for-profit organization) a position he held since 2009. Prior to his involvement with AAIM, Jim had 35 years of experience in a variety of Provincial Government departments related to healthy active living and primary prevention, including his role as Director of Fitness and his involvement with chronic disease prevention with Manitoba Health and Healthy Living. He has participated on several provincial and national organization Boards including Active Aging Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Active Living Canada. Jim has also served as an appointed member of the National Seniors Council, advising the federal minister for Seniors on matters related to the well-being and quality of life of older Canadians. Jim hopes the on-going efforts of Age Friendly in the Lakeland area will help make our community the very best place in Canada to grow older.He encourages everyone to make the rest of your life - the best of your life. 

Jim Evanchuk
Board of Directors

 Emigrated from Scotland in 2013, I called Cold Lake home ever since. I was committed to being an active and contributing member of any community I was part of, which was what drew me to the work of the Age Friendly Board. Professionally, I brought a diverse background, having worked as a mechanic, crane operator, trainer, and safety professional across multiple sectors both in Canada and internationally. I also taught martial arts, reflecting my passion for mentorship, discipline, and helping others build confidence and capability. I had a strong interest in personal development and physical training, and valued lifelong learning and continuous improvement. I was excited to bring fresh energy to the Board as it continued to expand services that supported seniors. As a volunteer driver and Trishaw pilot, I valued the time I spent with seniors and enjoyed building connections while helping them stay active, engaged, and connected to the community. 

Alan Milne
Board of Directors