Councillor Jas Payne - Sylvan Lake Town Council

03/23/2026

Rather than send this to the 20 of you who are inquiring, I will post it here. If you have any concerns about anything municipal, use this form. Streets, infrastructure, budget, anything!

Sylvan Lake is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 25 kilometres west of the City of Red Deer along Highway 11 or Highway 11A. It is on the southeast edge of Sylvan Lake, a 15-kilometre-long freshwater lake that straddles the bo

03/05/2026

Exciting news!

The Alberta government is set to announce which communities will be seeing new schools as part of Budget 2026.

02/27/2026

Excited to work with these fine people to lay a strategic plan to work to move this wonderful community forward. The next two days will be filled with strategy, development conversations, short term goals and long term plans. Onward and Upward!

01/06/2026

All the fun that one can have outside without leaving your own back yard! Find the awesome rink/hill closest to you right here... https://geo.sylvanlake.ca/parksmap/

11/28/2025

When an individual is elected to public office, they assume a responsibility that extends far beyond those who cast a ballot in their favour. They become a representative of the entire community, every resident, every family, every voice. Good governance requires keeping this broader duty at the forefront of every decision.

Moreover, effective leadership is never achieved in isolation. No matter how strong one’s intentions may be, meaningful progress is only possible when others are willing to walk alongside you. For example, even the most well-designed policy or initiative will falter without collaboration: a brilliantly envisioned idea succeeds not because one person envisioned it, but because council members commit themselves to working together. It is in that shared effort, not individual ambition, where real change takes root.

Together we achieve.

11/14/2025

It’s a two can morning!

11/04/2025

4 more years. Here we go!

10/31/2025

We are a week away from our next Chatting with Council event, the first one of this new term of council. This is a casual opportunity for you to stop by, ask questions, or share your ideas with a councillor.

🗓️ **Find us:**
November 6th, 6-7pm at the NexSource Centre (near the concession).

We host this event one Thursday each month, rotating times and locations around the community.

We can’t wait to chat with you! 💬

10/21/2025

Thank You, Sylvan Lake

I’m incredibly honoured and grateful to have been re-elected to serve on Sylvan Lake Town Council. Thank you to everyone who supported me, through your encouragement, conversations, and belief in a balanced, community-focused future for our town. The mix of experienced and new, energetic and passionate councillors will surely serve Sylvan well.

This campaign was truly a challenge, and I’m humbled by the trust residents have placed in me. While an official recount is taking place today, I’m thankful for the opportunity to represent our community and confident in the results. I will continue to approach the role with integrity, dedication, and respect for all voices.

To my fellow candidates, thank you for your commitment and passion for Sylvan Lake. And to everyone who voted, thank you for caring about our amazing community.

Onward and upward.