Executive
Linda Duncan, President
Linda has lived near, played in, and fought for protection of the North Saskatchewan River and its ravines her entire life. She holds University of Alberta arts and law degrees and LLM from Dalhousie Law School. In the 1970s, she led production of the Rossdale Living Heritage Park Plan and founded Alberta’s Environmental Law Center. Linda developed environmental and resource policy, law, and enforcement regimes within Canada and internationally, as a senior government official, consultant, and elected MP. She also served on Edmonton’s Natural Area Advisory Council developing the city’s Conservation Policy. Linda is a lifelong proponent for a community voice in development and environmental decision-making.
Tom Radford, Vice President
Tom was awarded the Order of Canada in 2020 for showcasing Alberta’s history and culture through film. He is also a winner of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Billington Award for lifetime contribution to the Alberta film industry. Radford's career spans forty-five years in the Canadian television and film industries as a Writer, Director, and Producer. Born in Edmonton to a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper family that came to Alberta in 1905, Tom has carried on a tradition of portraying the distinctive character of the west and north to Canada and the world.
David Ushko, Treasurer
David grew up on a farm northwest of Edmonton, which included some unspoiled forested land and was where he first developed an appreciation for the natural environment. He has lived in Edmonton since the 1980’s and over the years he has enjoyed mountain biking and walking in our wonderful river valley.
In the late 1990’s he started his own accounting firm, which he continues to operate currently and which primarily serves local businesses, individuals and a variety of not for profit organizations and charities. Over the years, he has also served on a variety of boards for Not for Profit organizations and Charities, including HIV Edmonton, the Alberta Entrepreneurs Association, the Edmonton Rainbow Business Association, the Central Edmonton Community Land Trust and Edmonton Exposure Festival Society.
Carol Slukynski, Director
Carol resides with her husband, daughter, and canine companion in Fort Saskatchewan, nestled by the North Saskatchewan River amidst the serene beauty of long-standing trees and abundant wildlife. Her global perspective is shaped by her extensive travels, encompassing 23 countries and islands, reflecting her enthusiasm for exploring diverse environments and embracing new experiences.
An avid nature enthusiast, Carol channels her passion into the conservation and preservation of the river valley, alongside pursuits such as cooking and gardening, shared with her family. She is a successful small business owner, embodying an entrepreneurial spirit. Possessing a wealth of professional experience in business management, Carol is a leader who values collaboration and believes in working collectively to achieve optimal outcomes for her community.
As the co-founder of Hosting Ukrainians in Fort Saskatchewan, Carol's contributions were acknowledged when she received an invitation from the Premier of Alberta to join the Premier's Advisory Task Force for Ukraine in 2022/2023. Her tireless efforts earned Carol prestigious accolades, including the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2022 and Ukraine Crisis Hetman Humanitarian Aid award in 2023.
London Lennon, Director
London was born and raised in Edmonton and has enjoyed the many activities in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Since she was little she has spent time sledding, walking, and biking through our beautiful valley. She is going into Environmental Science at the University of Alberta to pursue her passion for helping the environment and ensuring the conservation of the natural world.
Sheryl Savard, Director
Sheryl moved to Edmonton 25 years ago to attend the University of Alberta where she completed a Linguistics Degree and a Law Degree. During that time, she began to explore Edmonton's river valley, both as a way to decompress and also as an opportunity for her young family to enjoy time together in nature.
Sheryl has been an avid outdoors person since she could walk, taking vacations with her parents and brothers on long back-country canoe and camping trips while living along the Canadian Shield in Northern Manitoba and in the majestic mountains of south-eastern BC. During her time in Edmonton, Sheryl has been active year-round in trail running and hiking in the river valley as well as canoeing and swimming in the North Saskatchewan River during warm seasons. In 2014, she founded a trail community that organizes weekly trail activities while also advocating for river valley protection through responsible recreation.
Sheryl is an all-season bike commuter to her downtown office, taking advantage of the river valley to find safe active transportation routes from her family's west-end home. Edmonton's unique landscape has allowed Sheryl to pursue a rewarding career in a thriving urban centre while staying connected to nature every day.
Steve Donelon, Director
Steve was born in Edmonton and spent his childhood exploring the North Saskatchewan River Valley from his home in Parkallen. With conservation at the core of his values, Steve began a 37-year career with Alberta Parks in 1981 and fell in love with Kananaskis where he spent the next 30 years working, raising a family, earning a master’s degree in environmental science and eventually becoming the Regional Director for Kananaskis Country.
Steve returned to Edmonton in 2011 to lead Alberta Parks provincial operations and planning branch before retiring as Assistant Deputy Minister in 2018. This included the opportunity to co-lead, with Parks Canada, “Pathway to Canada Target 1”, a National initiative to develop a road map to meet Canada’s International commitments under Aichi Target 11 of the Convention on Biodiversity. Steve is currently Chair of the Board for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Northern Alberta Chapter.
Raquel Feroe, Director
Raquel (Rocky) is a retired physician with an interest in fostering connections between healthy communities, healthy environments, and healthy people. In addition to serving on the board of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society, she serves on the board of the Alberta Capital Airshed, Solar Power Investment Cooperative of Alberta, and participates in River Valley phenological study. She is involved with the NSRVCS because of the importance of protecting an area of Edmonton that offers so much health and happiness for all.