Meet the Advisory Group
The Advisory Group is comprised of "Saskatoon experts" who will help the City make sure the Downtown Event & Entertainment District project has something that everyone in the community can see as a benefit.
The role of the Advisory Group is to act as a liaison with the community and businesses. The Administration's Steering Committee will coordinate the project development and will regularly update the Advisory Group on the progress and solicit its feedback, insight and recommendations at key design milestones. However, the Advisory Group does not make project decisions.
Public Representatives
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Ali Abukar, CEO, Open Door Society |
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Bertrand Bartake, Architect, Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture |
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Alisha Esmail, CEO/Owner, Road Coffee Inc. |
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Geri Fernet, Retired Business Proprietor |
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Shawna Nelson, Hotel Marketing/Management James Hotel |
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Stephen Yee, Product Manager Andgo Systems |
Government/Agency Representatives
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Ken Cheveldayoff, MLA for Saskatoon Willowgrove |
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Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council |
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Kathie Pruden Nansel, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan Western Region 2A |
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Brent Penner, Downtown Business Improvement District |
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Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District |
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Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon |
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Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association |
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Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce |