Al Bromling of Grande Prairie has been a member of the PDD Northwest Community Board since August, 2002 and board vice-chair from 2002 to 2004. He has also been the chair of the board’s Audit Committee since 2004. Prior to his experience with PDD Northwest, Bromling served as vice-president, academic, at Grande Prairie Regional College, retiring from the position in 2001. He was also a founding member of an association for persons with developmental disabilities in High Prairie and the surrounding area.

The PDD Northwest Region includes the communities of Grande Prairie, Peace River, Slave Lake, High Level and Valleyview.

Ann Martfeld (Valleyview)
Contact: martfeld@telus.net

Ms. Martfeld comes with considerable board experience and is presently a Board Member for Northwest Alberta Region 8 of Child and Family Services Regional Authority. Past experiences includes work with special needs children.

Howard Antoniuk of Grande Prairie has spent 36 years in the education field, focusing on special education. He holds a master's degree in administration of special education and has worked on numerous provincial programs, including Networks North.

Dolly McArthur, Vice Chair (Grande Prairie)
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Dolly McArthur of Grande Prairie is chairperson of the Human Services Department at Grande Prairie Regional College and teaches an inclusive education course at the University of Alberta. She was the recipient of the 2005 Celebrating Northern Women Society Award for her work advocating for persons with developmental disabilities. McArthur previously served on the PDD Northwest Community Board from 1999 to 2005.

Wil Porat (Slave Lake)
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A resident of Slave Lake, Wil Porat has experience operating several businesses, including a jewellery and floral shop, a private counselling service, and a general contracting operation. He worked with the Mental Health Advisory Committee for several years, and most recently served as a board member of the Edmonton Social Planning Council.