Grahamdale Community Development Corporation (CDC)
The Grahamdale Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a community-based group that supports projects, ideas, and partnerships that help strengthen the R.M. of Grahamdale.
The CDC works on things that help improve quality of life, support local business, encourage growth, and build stronger communities across the municipality.
What the CDC Does
The CDC helps support work that can move our communities forward, including:
- promoting local opportunities
- supporting community and economic development
- helping improve services and amenities
- encouraging population and business growth
- working with residents, groups, and partners on local priorities
In simple terms, the CDC helps turn local ideas into action.
2025/2026 Strategic Plan
In 2025, the CDC and RM started a community-based strategic planning process to help set a clearer direction for the future.
This was not just a plan made by council or office staff. Residents, businesses, organizations, and community partners from across the R.M. of Grahamdale took part in the sessions and helped shape the final priorities.
The plan helps guide what the CDC and RM will focus on going forward.
Read the Strategic Plan here:
The 9 Strategic Plan Priorities
The current priorities are:
- Develop Return of Service Programs
- Develop a campaign to attract permanent residents
- Develop and expand Age in Place services
- Develop a tourism marketing plan
- Develop a housing co-operative or housing project
- Maximize use of existing facilities
- Develop First Nations partnerships
- Advocate for road paving and beach access improvements
- Review, refine, and promote business incentive programs
What is Happening Now
The CDC is now starting the next phase of work under the Strategic Plan.
Current work includes:
- working groups focused on Age in Place and Maximize Use of Existing Facilities
- gathering public input
- tourism and promotion planning
- building photo and video content for future marketing
- reviewing community needs and local opportunities
Some priorities are CDC-led, while others are being led by the RM with CDC support.
CDC Board & Contact Information
The CDC is guided by a Board of Directors made up of local residents and Council representatives.
Economic Development Officer:
Jacqueline Kiesman
Current Board Members:
- Councillor Greg Jaybusch
- Councillor Charlotte Lindell
- Cindy Gallagher
- Eric Hoffman
- Leslee Mattocks
- Benjamin McDonald
- Sandy Smith
- Sean Zieroth
Want to Learn More?
We would love to hear from you.
If you have questions, ideas, or want to know more about what the CDC is working on:
Phone: 204-768-2858
Email: edo@grahamdale.ca
CDC Meetings:
📅 Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
🕙 9:00 AM
📍 RM of Grahamdale Office, Moosehorn