Mayor Richard (Dick) Rabishaw

Residing in Chalk River, Richard was born and raised in the village. After 30 years with A.E.C.L., he retired to start a family business with his son.

Councillor Bruce Boucher -- Ward 1

Bruce is newly elected as Councillor for Ward 1 but is not new to Laurentian Hills. He was a long-time Public Works employee for the municipality and retired in January 2009. Bruce was also a Volunteer with the Fire Department for twenty years. He and his wife live at Meilleur's Bay and enjoys spending time doing some volunteer work in the community, snowmobiling, four wheeling and fishing.

Deputy Mayor Anne Giardini -- Ward 2

Anne is the Deputy Mayor and is in her third term as councillor for Ward 2. In 1984, she and her husband Rico moved their young family to this area and decided that this was a great place to raise a family. She is now an avid library patron and loves to read mystery novels. Gardening, fishing, and snowshoeing are her current hobbies. Anne currently works as a Project Leader at A.E.C.L.

Councillor Brenda Blimkie -- Ward 3

Brenda is in her first term as Councillor for Ward 3. Residing in Chalk River, Brenda was born and raised in the village. She enjoys outdoor activities, especially gardening, walking her dogs and boating on the Ottawa River in the summer. Brenda currently works at AECL.

Councillor John Hoyle -- Ward 4

John is in his first term as councillor for Ward 4. Residing in Chalk River with his wife and two sons, John spends most of his time with his family camping, hunting and fishing. John works at A.E.C.L. with Security on the Nuclear Response Force.

Council meeting

At 7:00pm on the 15th day following the first Tuesday of the month.

If you wish to address Council, all delegations must be arranged by noon on the Thursday before the meeting by calling the Clerk at 613-584-3114.