Charles Fischer
Charles Fischer – Co-Chair, Climate Change Central
To a naive outsider, it might seem a bit shocking that the CEO of one of the largest oilsands companies is co-chairing an environmental committee.
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Cam Ostercamp
Cam Ostercamp – President, Beef Initiative Group – Canada
Shortly after the BSE crisis in May 2003, cow/calf producer Cam Ostercamp, 52, from Blackie, Alta., penned the critical article “Behind the Veil of Science” outlining how the mishandling of the crisis could lead to the downfall of the Canadian beef industry.
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Brian Heidecker
Brian Heidecker – Vice-chair, University of Alberta Board of Governors
A self-described “retired rancher” who rarely appears in the spotlight, Brian Heidecker’s ability to negotiate the corridors of power at the Alberta Legislature proved valuable for the province’s post-secondary institutions and students.
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Brian Nilsson, Lee Nilsson
Brian Nilsson, Lee Nilsson – Co-CEOs, Nilsson Brothers Inc.
Brian and Lee Nilsson are major players in Alberta’s beleaguered beef industry.
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Bob Hawkesworth
Bob Hawkesworth – President, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
The next time you encounter road construction – whether it be in one of Alberta’s big cities or its smaller towns – blame Bob Hawkesworth and his crew. Or thank him.
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Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk
Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk – Joint CEOs, BioWare Corp.
Exchanging their stethoscopes for joysticks ended up being a lucrative trade for Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk, both 36.
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Audrey Poitras
Audrey Poitras – President, Métis Nation of Alberta
The first female president of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Audrey Poitras has made significant social and economic advances for her organization in her nine years at the helm.
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Art Froehlich
Art Froehlich – Chair, Agriculture and Food Council of Alberta
Art Froehlich wants Alberta to put its brand on the agricultural world the way some other countries have.
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Alvin Libin
Alvin Libin – Chair, Alberta Ingenuity Fund
Alvin Libin is not a man who minds repeating himself. When he chaired the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, he helped the organization’s $300-million endowment grow to $1 billion during his ten-year reign.
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