Councillor Stuart Houston

Previous terms on City Council
  • 2007-2021 (mayor)
  • 2001-2007 (alderman)
Professional background
  • Commercial pilot
  • Flying instructor
  • Structural ironworker
  • Military officer
  • Politician
Current community involvement
  • Parkland Pickleheads
  • Season ticket holder AJHL Spruce Grove Saints
Significant accomplishments and awards
  • Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal Excellence in Municipal Government 2012
  • Alberta Recreation Parks Association Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Leadership for Active Communities 2016
  • Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Distinguished Service Award 2021
  • Longest-serving mayor, City of Spruce Grove
Hobbies and interests
  • International adventure trekking
  • Flying
  • Boating
  • Wakeboarding
  • Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Hiking
  • Road cycling
Family and pets
  • Wife (Debra)
  • Children (Cameron, Kyle, Kendra)
  • Grandchildren (Blake, Avery, Leo, Grace)
  • Dog (Huxley)
Favourite amenity in Spruce Grove
  • Heritage Park Trail System
  • Jubilee Park
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