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Welcome New Board Members! 

November 5, 2026 in News People
Explorer: Fall 2026

We are pleased to welcome our two newest Board members to Athabasca Basin Development. Their knowledge, experience, and commitment to northern Saskatchewan communities will be valuable additions to our Board as we continue to create opportunities and build long-term prosperity for our unit holders and communities. 

We look forward to working together and benefiting from their perspectives and leadership in the years ahead. 

Daniel Powder, Mayor of Stony Rapids, rejoins the Athabasca Basin Development Board. Daniel previously served on the ABD board from 2014 to 2017 
Duane Larocque, Mayor of Uranium City, joined the
Athabasca Basin Development Board. Duane is a
first-time ABD board member. Welcome Duane!


Thank You To Previous Board Members 

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!