The Youth Advisory Committee (Bylaw C-1208-22) was established by Council and provides an opportunity for youth to engage in the community to accurately represent a youth perspective on a variety of municipal issues and provide recommendations to Council on these issues. The committee is responsible for coordinating youth specific initiatives that profile local youth issues, develop relationships with stakeholders addressing youth issues, provide recommendations to Council on matters that directly impact the youth, offer a youth lens on youth-oriented City programs and services, and consult with Administration to support youth initiatives.

Youth Members who fulfill their commitment to the Committee as outlined in Bylaw C-1208-22 will be awarded a $500 bursary after the end of the appointment and upon registration in a Certification Program. Youth Members are entitled to only one bursary.

The Committee shall be comprised of up to 11 youth members from Spruce Grove between the ages of 12 and 18, effective September 1. Two members of Council are appointed to the Committee to provide governance insight and mentorship. Administrative support will help guide the committee with governance rules, meeting preparation, and bursary allocation. Council shall appoint Youth Members for a one-year term. Appointments shall automatically renew for one year until age of Committee majority or up to a maximum of three terms, pending agreement of the Youth Member.

Who is involved?

The Committee is comprised of the following members:

• Hannah Dunbar, Chair
• Cole Cochrane, Vice-Chair
• Cara Nicholls
• Dylan Yee
• Havana Sinclair
• Isabella Quitanilla
• Jasmeet Pujji
• Joaquin Tabulog
• Meagan Tokar
• Rowan Johnson
• Sierra Manning
• Councillor Dave Oldham
• Councillor Erin Stevenson

Recruitment for vacancies on the Committee takes place during the annual Board and Committee Recruitment process which occurs in the Fall. Please watch the Board and Committee webpage for application details. 

Schedule

YAC meets in the Poplar Room (3rd floor) at City Hall. Meetings begin at 4 p.m.

• Next YAC meeting: February 6, 2025
  
  
• The remaining 2025 YAC meeting dates:
  • Thursday, March 13, 2025
  • Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • Thursday, June 5, 2025
  • Thursday, September 4, 2025
  • Thursday, December 4, 2025

Please make sure to check the Events Calendar for the most up to date information regarding the status of meetings. 

How do I attend the YAC meetings?

To attend the YAC meetings, members of the public come to the front doors and enter City Hall. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, then turn right and the Poplar Room will be on the right hand side of the hallway. 

How do I present as a Delegation at YAC meetings?

To present as a Delegation at a YAC meeting, members of the public are required to register two weeks before a scheduled YAC meeting by email or calling 780-962-7615.

Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan

The YAC is required to develop an annual work plan that identifies key priorities and goals based on its mandate and bylaw. Please see the 2024 Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan.  

2025 meeting agendas and minutes

January 9, 2025 Organizational Agenda | Organizational Minutes
January 9, 2025 Agenda | Minutes