Council Profiles

• Born and raised in Swift Current, Saskatchewan (1956).
• Moved to High River in 1978.
• Married to Lynda.
• Three children, Karen, Jeff and Josh.
• Active in local Baptist Church.

 Occupation:  Custom home builder and land developer.

 Political History:

• Elected in a 2003 by-election as Councillor and served a term of 1 year;
• Elected as Mayor in October of 2004 and again in 2007.

 Hobbies:

• Coach for minor ball;
• Fastball 25 years;
• Golf.

 Service:   Active in local Rotary club.

Tom is originally from Vancouver where he was raised and educated.  He joined the R.C,M.P. in 1963.  Upon completion of recruit training in Regina was posted to southern Alberta where he remained for his entire service.

Postings included; Lethbridge, Crownsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Waterton Park, Fort Macleod, High River and Calgary.  While stationed in Calgary he was in the Forces Immigration and Passport Section working out of the Harry Hays Building.  Additional duties were of the VIP nature.

Upon retiring from the Force in 1998 he decided to let his name stand for Council.  He was elected at that time and has been successful for the past three elections.

His wife, Bernice, was employed as a registered nurse at the High River Hospital for twenty seven years and has since retired.

• Born in Innisfail, Alberta in the fall of 53, grew up in Red Deer County (Innisfail, Bowden, Caroline) and on Farms in the Olds area.
• In Bowden I was a volunteer fire fighter for 6 years, help run James River Bible Camps for 3 seasons, was part of Toast Masters, was a Rebecca, had an active part in the Missionary Church, volunteered in both the school and on community boards.  I was a stay at home mom, but did work in the school and received my teachers aid certificate.
• Moved to High River over 24 years ago and raised 4 children.
• As a single parent I worked at several jobs at a time.  Photo Encounters, Turbo, Pizza Berg, Triple K, nursed on the 2nd floor, teachers aid at both Joe Clark and Spitzee schools.  I worked for the Salvation Army as community services coordinator (food bank, thrift store, family services, Christmas campaign, and many other areas).  I worked for High River physio therapy and magnetic pain relief, also in the Museum for the best part of a year.  There was always a job if I needed it.
• For the past 18+ years I have been running my own business (Foot Maintenance).
• I am now married to Dan Hiebert and have 18 grandchildren.
• Was elected to council in 2007.
• I volunteer when needed for the Memorial Centre and Sheppard family park.
• I love to sew, garden, read, swim, knit and many other things that I try to find time for.

Bob has lived in High River for the past 15 years and he and his wife Lynette loved the town from the start.  Moving from Montreal, they found it a far better place to work and raise a daughter than in the bigger cities.  Over that time Bob took an interest in local affairs and helped to create the Foothills Youth Foundation - a safe place for our yourger kids to hang out in a secure, drug free environment.  On the same property a Mini-Golf course was also recently built ... a place that will employ young kids during the spring and summer months,  The Abbeyfield House Society of High River was another project Bob was involved in ... an endeavor that was responsible for constructing a home where 10 seniors from High River and the surrounding areas can enjoy friendship and an excellent quality of life.  Bob also took an interest in local politics and created The Citizen's Visions, Ideas and Planning Society of High River ... a group which instilled in many people the realization they they can be part of a process to make High River a better community to live in ... now and always.

• Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta and grew up in Medicine Hat, Victoria, B.C., and Churchill, Manitoba.
• Graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
• Worked for large companies (Bank of Montreal, Procter and Gamble, and
  Gulf Oil Canada) before starting my own business as an Art Dealer. Taught Picture Framing classes throughout Alberta with Alberta Culture.
• Served as a Municipal Councillor in Didsbury, Alberta.
• Moved to High River in 1997 and opened a Art Gallery and Picture Framing business supporting community groups and organizations through my business.
• Served on the Museum Board, the Economic Development Committee, and was Chairman of High River "Communities in Bloom" for three years.
• Elected in 2007 as Councillor.
• Enjoy reading, pencil sketching, traveling, and many outdoor activities including gardening.