John D. Evans will be part of a review of Alberta's provincial electoral boundaries. (Photo: Stringam LLP)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge man part of upcoming review of provincial electoral boundaries

Mar 29, 2025 | 7:00 AM

The Government of Alberta has announced the members of a new panel that will review the province’s current electoral divisions.

Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, says this is a process that plays out at least every eight years and is key to ensuring fair and effective representation for all Albertans.

“The independent Commission will consider legal requirements, including population changes to existing constituencies, relative population densities and common community interests. It is important that Albertans give the Commission input and feedback to ensure its success, and I encourage them to do so,” says Cooper.

Lethbridge’s John D. Evans is among the four members of the Electoral Boundaries Commission.

He was born in Brooks and attended the Universities of Lethbridge and Calgary to obtain a law degree in 1995.

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Evans has worked at Stringam LLP as both a managing partner and chair of the board.

He was awarded a King’s Counsel designation in March 2020 and was appointed by then-premier Jason Kenney to the Provincial Court Nominating Committee.

The other panel members include Dr. Julian Martin (Sherwood Park), Greg Clark (Calgary) and Susan Samson (Sylvan Lake).

The commission will submit its first report within the next seven months with a final report coming five months later.

It will hold a series of public hearings to gain input from residents.

Anybody with questions about the Electoral Boundaries Commission can contact info@abebc.ca

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