Parkland County Honours the Long Service of Councillor Phyllis Kobasiuk

Today, Parkland County recognized the outstanding contributions of Division 3 Councillor Phyllis Kobasiuk, as she officially partook in her final Council Meeting after 33 years of service to her community.

Phyllis’ journey in Parkland County began when she moved to the area from Edmonton in 1975 to raise her three children here. She was first elected to Parkland County Council in 1989, and in 2004 she made history as the first Mayor of Parkland County to be publicly elected by its residents.

Phyllis’ legacy of service includes an early career with Alberta Agriculture, the Alberta Legislative Assembly, and writing for the Community Voice newspaper. She was elected Chair of the Parkland School Division Board of Education and served as Vice-Chair of the Public School Boards Association of Alberta.

Phyllis has served as Director with Rural Municipalities of Alberta, was appointed a Peer Mentor under the Alberta Municipal Affairs’ Dispute Resolution Services and, most recently, earned the Institute of Corporate Directors designation – yet another testament to her lifelong commitment to learning and leadership.

Phyllis’ contributions are woven into the fabric of our County. She was instrumental in launching the Municipal Art program, enriching our community with creativity and culture, and she played a pivotal role in the development of the Acheson Industrial Park, which today employs over 10,000 people and sets the gold standard for economic development in Western Canada.

Throughout her political career, she has been a thoughtful and respected voice in community conversations and a tireless advocate for sustainable progress. Her passion for advocacy has included agriculture and sustainability, consistently championing initiatives that support our local producers and protect our environment.

Parkland County thanks Phyllis for her 33 years of dedicated service to her community.

Her legacy will continue to inspire us, and her contributions will be felt for generations to come.