Mayor and Council Bios

Hi, I'm Justin Lachance, and I'm proud to serve as Mayor of the Village of Carmacks. I believe in fostering a healthy and prosperous community for everyone here in Carmacks. I’m passionate about helping our community grow, and I especially enjoy engaging and supporting our youth.

My vision for Carmacks centers on building strong infrastructure, from maintaining our roads and sewer/lagoon systems to improving our VOC facilities. I want to enhance our municipal services, maintain effective flood prevention plans, and make sure all our VOC employees have the training they need to succeed. I’m also eager to open and maintain our aquatic facility, providing a great space for everyone in our community.

Most importantly, I believe in keeping an open line of communication with all of you. By working together, we can make positive changes that benefit our entire community. I’m excited for the future of Carmacks and look forward to serve you as Mayor.

I was raised in south eastern Saskatchewan and first came to Carmacks in 1990, after graduating from the University of Regina with a BA in mathematics. My plan was to spend one working summer here, but like many others, I was caught in the spell of the Yukon.

My first encounter with the municipal world was as the clerk for the Village of Carmacks from 1993 – 1996. That was a great experience and I gained a real appreciation for what it takes to govern the community.

This is my fourth term on Council and I have had the pleasure of working with three different mayors and CAO’s, each with their own style and way of doing things. I have learned a lot and have a lot to learn so I am eager to get back to the table and get to work.