Scott Cyr Takes Key Leadership Role to Help Shape Alberta’s Communities

MLA Scott Cyr has been appointed Chair of the Building Communities Cabinet Policy Committee by Premier Danielle Smith on Monday.

This committee plays a vital role in helping develop long-term strategies for infrastructure, education, transportation, tourism, and municipal growth across Alberta, according to the Government of Alberta.

What This Means for Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and Surrounding Areas

As Chair, Cyr is in a powerful position to influence decisions that impact:

• Municipal infrastructure funding (roads, public buildings, utilities)

• Support for local schools and childcare programs

• Transportation projects and economic corridors, especially vital in rural and northern Alberta

• Tourism development and recreation, which could include support for regional attractions like Kinosoo Ridge, Cold Lake beaches, and Lakeland Provincial Park

• Investment in community services and rural growth

This committee is where ideas turn into policy—and with Cyr leading the table, he will have the ability to amplify the voices of rural Albertans and advocate for targeted support in the northeast.

Regional Priorities in the Spotlight

With fellow committee members overseeing portfolios like:

• Municipal Affairs (Dan Williams)

• Education and Childcare (Demetrios Nicolaides)

• Infrastructure (Martin Long)

• Tourism and Sport (Andrew Boitchenko)

This is hoped to create a direct channel for Cyr to ensure the unique needs of the Lakeland region’s small towns, Indigenous communities, and rural municipalities are represented in provincial decision-making.