- Edmonton Public Schools
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Before being elected to Edmonton Public’s Board of Education in 2004, Dave Colburn was actively involved in school councils and parent advocacy groups. In 2003 Dave was recognized for outstanding parent achievement for his role as founder and co-chair of Literacy and Learning Day (2003). A passionate supporter of children's health in schools, Dave successfully introduced a motion in 2007 to eliminate the sale of junk food in all Edmonton Public Schools. He believes creating healthy, active students is a fundamental responsibility of public education. He has one daughter, a recent graduate of Edmonton Public Schools. Now retired, Dave spent 33 years working as a conductor and locomotive engineer with CN and VIA Rail.
