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Glen Lawrence was first elected to Strathcona County Council in 1998 as the Ward 7 representative and served four terms, retiring in 2010. In 2017 Glen was again elected to Council and continues to represent Ward 7 today.

As a man of integrity, Glen believes in being approachable, staying accountable and exploring issues and opportunities through a sensible, balanced approach. To this day, he prefers to meet with residents face-to-face, as he believes it’s the best way to really understand each other’s viewpoints, interests and concerns.

Glen has deep roots in Strathcona County. His family originally settled in the Ministik area in the Beaver Hills region in 1906. Growing up in a rural area gave him an appreciation for the challenges and opportunities of rural living. He continues to reside on his own quarter section in the same area within Ward 7.

As a lifelong naturalist, Glen values living sustainably and upholds the longstanding regional tradition of caring for the County’s rural landscapes while supporting local producers. For Glen, integrating social, economic, environmental and cultural considerations into land use ensures that our communities enjoy a consistent and sustainable high quality of life, no matter how Canada grows and our culture evolves.

Formerly, Glen has worked in the education system within the County teaching both high school and adult courses. Glen has also worked as a technical advisor for Alberta Energy and is a successful self-employed home builder (Energy Smart Home). 

Glen has also been heavily involved in the Beaver Hills Biosphere since 2002 and has spent over a decade as Chair of the Beaver Hills Biosphere Region Association. His leadership has been instrumental in the successful designation of the Beaver Hills as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2016. In 2022, Glen was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal in recognition of his dedication to ecological conservation. He continues to lead by example placing a conservation easement on his own property in Beaver Hills.

Glen has rejoined Council with a deep interest in leading his Ward and Strathcona County towards a balanced and sustainable future. Important issues include advocating for a strong agricultural base; the protection of priority habitat areas; water quality and waste management issues and ensuring a strong fiscal core so that much-needed capital projects are seen through in the future.

Glen’s background and passion have taught him that there’s an ecological cost to growing a community, and that balancing social, cultural, economic and environmental needs is key to a future of stability. He likens these four pillars to a four-legged stool; if one of these legs is removed, it throws off the balance of a sturdy foundation.