City honours long-term employees at annual recognition event

April 17, 2026

City honours long-term employees at annual recognition event

The City held its annual Staff Service Award luncheon this week and recognized the dedication of 34 staff members with an impressive 450 combined years of service.

The celebration, held on April 15, honoured staff that had five to 35 years of service in several departments across the City including Business Advisory Services, Corporate Communications, Economic Development, Enforcement Services, Facilities and Fleet Management, Fire Services, Information Systems, Planning and Development, Public Works, and Recreation and Culture.

Congratulations to the following employees for their dedicated service to the City of Spruce Grove and its residents!

5 Years

  • Anika Gutowski

10 Years

  • Gord Andrews
  • Trevor Elmhurst
  • Megan Frigon
  • Dawn Hancey
  • Justin Jaeger
  • Cory Klebanosky
  • Sarah Long
  • Jason McCrea
  • Doug McLeod
  • Tumla Shrestha
  • David Towle

15 Years

  • Wade Arnott
  • Chantell Brown
  • Craig Heatherington
  • Jordan Hoffman
  • Tanya Ouellette
  • Mostafa Samh
  • Janice Sinclair

20 Years

  • James Dressler
  • Tania Shepherd

25 Years

  • Cindy Day

30 Years

  • Lori Kustra

35 Years

  • Karen Smutt

Note: Staff who have authorized publication of their names and years of service are listed.

Group photo of the City of Spruce Grove staff members who were recognized for their long-term service, Mayor Jeff Acker and City Manager Dean Screpnek at the annual Staff Service Awards luncheon.