Juanna Thompson for Sylvan Lake Town Council
Hello Sylvan Lake Residents!
You May Be Asking - Who is Juanna Thompson?
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Juanna is a Professional Biologist, mother, music teacher, scuba diver and amateur photographer. She is an avid traveler - venturing to the world’s most remote ecosystems in search of endangered species. Her favorite place in the world? Kayaking in Antarctica with penguins but cage-diving with great white sharks in South Africa is a close second!
She loves a good cup of coffee and the great outdoors.
Juanna has been a long-time Central Alberta resident. She first moved to Sylvan Lake in the spring of 2005 (Pierview) and eventually bought her first house (a cottage) in the Summer Village of Parkland Beach, Gull Lake. She has remained connected with Sylvan Lake for over 20 years, visiting family (who have resided at the Lake since 2003) and finally becoming a full-time resident in 2022.
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She enjoys kayaking & birdwatching around Sylvan Lake as well as spending time with family camping in Alberta’s beautiful natural spaces.
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If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together"
~ African Proverb​
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Professional Background
Juanna's strong passion for the environment led her to study at the University of Alberta, obtaining a B. Sc. in Environmental &
Conservation Sciences. For over 20 years, she has enjoyed working cooperatively with non-profit organizations, government and industry on important wildlife, recreation and conservation projects across Alberta.
Prior to her current position as the Outdoor Recreation Management Specialist with the Department of Forestry and Parks for the Government of Alberta, Juanna worked in land management for the Alberta Conservation Association and the Nature Conservancy of Canada, in addition to ecosystem monitoring for Parks Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
She was designated a ‘Trail Hero’ by the Alberta TrailNet Society for her work on the TransCanada trail project near Pigeon Lake and was an active Board Member for the Alberta Lake Management Society from 2011 to 2014.
She is an advocate for lake conservation and stewardship and enjoys presenting/speaking at conferences and workshops.
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Fun Fact! Juanna was the recipient of Young Scientist Award, presented at the 2014 International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA) in Edmonton.
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Juanna believes in giving back to the community by volunteering her time and energy.
She enjoys teaching youth and children - fostering a connection of nature through environmental education and creating a love for music through music lessons. ​ ​
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Past & Present Volunteer Experience
Giving Back
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Envirothon geared for high school students
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Wildlife presentations at elementary schools
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Public library guest speaker - Armchair Traveler
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École Our Lady of the Rosary School
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Music Programming at Senior Lodges
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Judge at Junior High Science Fairs
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United Way - Tools for Schools
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Alliance Community Church Sylvan Lake
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Contact
I would love to hear from you Sylvan Lake residents!
What matters to you?
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Let's connect.
780-238-4809