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Thank You To Previous Board Members 

November 9, 2026 in News People
Explorer: Fall 2026

Dean Classen served for over 20 years on the Athabasca Basin Development Board. 
Merv McDonald served as Stony Reps appointee for 8 years. 

Athabasca Basin Development extends its sincere appreciation to Dean Classen and Merv McDonald for their many years of dedicated service on our Board of Directors. 

Dean was involved on the ABD board since its inception, helping guide the organization through decades of growth and change, while Merv has served as the Stony Rapids appointee since 2017. Their leadership, commitment to northern communities, and thoughtful contributions have helped strengthen ABD and create lasting benefits for our communities. 

On behalf of the Board, staff, and unit holders, we thank Dean and Merv for their service and wish them all the best!