Mayor Richard Bisanz
Elected to the position of Mayor, Richard Bisanz has lived in Fraser Lake for 39 years, is the proud father of two young boys, and enjoys family gatherings and events. Richard has a background in local retail, formerly employed at Irly Bird Lumber Yard for roughly 10 years, and operated his own business (Ricky's True Value Hardware Store) for nearly 12 years.
Currently Richard is emplyed in the residential construction trade, and enjoys many outdoor-recreational activities his past-times including fishing, camping, hiking, and snowmobiling. Richard is involved in community events, has organized Mouse Mountain Day Celebrations, MC'd various social events, and operates a community sport karate club in his spare time - which helps youth and adults develop physical fitness and positive characteristic traits.
Richard was previously on Council, where he served as chair of the Economic Development Committee, and as Deputy and Acting Mayor, among other involvements - and was a key participant in the 2005 Wharf Reconstruction Project. Relying on his business background and professional reputation, Richard is interested in collaborating to promote continued community development, as well as to support regional economic growth.
Councillor Dwayne Lindstrom
Elected to the position of councillor, Dwayne Lindstrom has lived in Fraser Lake for 50 years. He and Diana have been married for 32 years and have 2 sons and 1 daughter, who are all very successfulin their careers. Dwayne and his wife Diana are self-employed in the logging industry as well as owner of an apartment building in Fraser Lake. Dwayne enjoys, curling, ice fishing and snowshoeing in the winter months. Summer activities include fishing, hunting, camping, 4-wheeling and yard development. Dwayne has no previous council experience but has a keen interest in promoting tourism in Fraser Lake and area to enhance the economy of Fraser Lake and region.
Councillor Ken Beckley
Resigned March 26, 2008
Councillor Nita Ossi
Nita Ossi has lived in Fraser Lake for most of her 30 years and is married to her husband Fernando with one wonderful daughter. Since 1998 she has been the owner/operator of Fraser Lake Video Mart. Nita and her family enjoy playing hockey, soccer, slo-pitch as well as going camping and fishing. She has held positions in local organizations such as Mouse Mountain Playgroup, Fraser Lake Minor Hockey. This is her first time on council and is looking forward to it being a great experience.
Councillor Don Reyden
Don Reyden has been a resident of Fraser Lake for 38 years, moving to Fraser Lake from the Kootenays in 1965 at the start up of Endako Mine. Don is married to Marilyn and has two adult children, Sharleen and Jason.
Don graduated from Nechako Valley Secondary School in 1968 before attending B.C.I.T. and serving a Millwright apprenticeship at Endako Mines from 1969-1973. Don has lived in Burnaby (1980) and Castlegar (1981)before returning to Fraser Lake in 1982. He was employed at Fraser Lake Sawmills for 8 years, as a Planer Millwright, and has been employed at Thompson Creek Mining as Mine Department Maintenance Planner from 1998 to the present.
