What is PREDA?
The Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA) is one of 9 Regional Economic Development Alliances (REDA) in the province of Alberta.
PREDA is a partnership of 21 municipalities working together to guide regional economic development of Alberta’s northwest – affectionately referred to as the Peace Region (click here for map link). Membership also includes Northern Lakes College and Community Futures (Peace Country and Grande Prairie); both of which provide regional support data on small businesses, entrepreneurs, and skilled trade and services needed across the region.
PREDA was incorporated as a not for profit Corporation under The Companies Act of Alberta in October 2000.
Our Mission is to continue to grow a vibrant economy that explores, promotes and facilitates new emerging opportunities, competitiveness and innovation.
Our Vision is one where the Peace Country has: planned and balanced growth; strong stewardship of its resources; and the ability to proactively manage economic change.
2022-2026 Board of Directors
The PREDA Board of Directors is elected from PREDA municipal membership at the Annual General Meeting. Positions are held for four years. By-elections are held sooner if a position becomes vacant. The Board manages the annual operations, makes financial decisions, and acts as the personnel committee.
| Elaine Garrow – MD of Spirit River, Chair | Joe Chelick – Village of Rycroft, Director |
| Ken Hildebrand – Town of Sexsmith , Director | Carolyn Kolebaba – Northern Sunrise, Director |
| Brian Peterson – County of Grande Prairie, Director | Deanne Wendland – Birch Hills County, Director |
| Robert Willing – MD of Peace, Director | Gary These – County of Northern Lights, Director |
