Resident of Grande Prairie

• Since 1990

Family

• Married to David Blackmore for 45 years; 1 daughter, 2 sons, 6 grandchildren. Grew up west of Beaverlodge, have lived in various places in Alberta and BC, but primarily Grande Prairie.

Education

• Highschool Beaverlodge Regional
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts, English major, Canadian History minor

Current Occupation

• City Councillor
• Retired

Business and Professional History

• Retired in 2019 to travel extensively
• Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention CEO 5 years
• United Way Alberta Northwest CEO 8 years, prior to that worked in Business

Current Community Involvement

• Focus on Councillor Duties

Past Community Involvement

• Served as Alderman (Councillor) from 2001-2010
• Ran for Mayor in 2010, not elected
• Alberta Mental Health Services Task Force 2014-2019
• Number of provincial committees relating to mental health and suicide prevention 2014-2019

Notable Accomplishments and Awards

• Published Short Story Author
• Registered Financial Planner 1996-2005
• During previous Council terms, closely involved in the construction of the library, art gallery, police station and Eastlink Centre
• Travelled to Germany as part of FCM Waste Management delegation to examine alternative options for waste to power applications

Current Council Committees

• Corporate Services
• Infrastructure & Economic Development
• Downtown BIA Board 
• Grande Prairie Airport Commission
• Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association
• South Peace Regional Archives
• Alternate for Local Immigration Partnership
• Alternate for Regional School Sites Committee