ABOUT ME
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, my family came to Canmore in 1963 and other than some years away at school and a bit of working, I have been a Canmore resident most of my life. My family lives here and I have deep roots in this community. I am active in the community, volunteering where I can (school, church, community, and non-profit groups) and supporting as many community projects and causes as possible. While my wife, Mary and daughter, Carly keep me busy, I still find time for regular hockey (summer and winter), a bit of golf (not enough to have skills, yet), some biking, some hiking and photography. I was a member of Canmore Council since 2007, until May 4, 2012 when I resigned to pursue the vacant office of Mayor for Canmore. In October 2013, I was successful at regaining a council seat.
I studied Renewable Resource Management at Lethbridge College, North America's top resource law enforcement program, from 1983 to 1985,graduating with a diploma specializing in Conservation Enforcement, while pursuing a career as a Park Ranger/Park Warden. In 1987, I took a position as a Provincial Transport Officer until 1991 when I returned to Canmore and found myself working as a By-law Enforcement officer for the Town of Banff. I opened my own business, Russell Protective Services in 1993 and continue to operate that business today.
I am a people-person and find one of the greatest rewards of serving on Council is the thrill of helping people in need. I am an excellent listener, a strong negotiator, and I represent the people of Canmore, first and foremost.
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, my family came to Canmore in 1963 and other than some years away at school and a bit of working, I have been a Canmore resident most of my life. My family lives here and I have deep roots in this community. I am active in the community, volunteering where I can (school, church, community, and non-profit groups) and supporting as many community projects and causes as possible. While my wife, Mary and daughter, Carly keep me busy, I still find time for regular hockey (summer and winter), a bit of golf (not enough to have skills, yet), some biking, some hiking and photography. I was a member of Canmore Council since 2007, until May 4, 2012 when I resigned to pursue the vacant office of Mayor for Canmore. In October 2013, I was successful at regaining a council seat.
I studied Renewable Resource Management at Lethbridge College, North America's top resource law enforcement program, from 1983 to 1985,graduating with a diploma specializing in Conservation Enforcement, while pursuing a career as a Park Ranger/Park Warden. In 1987, I took a position as a Provincial Transport Officer until 1991 when I returned to Canmore and found myself working as a By-law Enforcement officer for the Town of Banff. I opened my own business, Russell Protective Services in 1993 and continue to operate that business today.
I am a people-person and find one of the greatest rewards of serving on Council is the thrill of helping people in need. I am an excellent listener, a strong negotiator, and I represent the people of Canmore, first and foremost.
