It is with the deepest sadness that I am informing you of the passing of community leader and City Councillor Clyde Blackburn.

Clyde's strong and respectful approach to decision making is a model that all leaders would be wise to emulate.

Our community mourns today, but through Clyde's work with the Grande Prairie Live Theatre, Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival, as a school board trustee and here on Council, he left our City a better place.

Our condolences to Mary, his beloved family, and the countless people who called Clyde a friend. It is a sad day, but Clyde's legacy is something we can all cherish.

Flags will be lowered at City facilities in his honour.

Mayor Jackie Clayton