Councillor Sonja Dykslag has been a proud resident of Lacombe for more than 35 years. Deeply rooted in the community, she has devoted her life to education, leadership, and volunteer service. She and her husband of 30 years—who served with both the Lacombe Police Service and the City of Lacombe Parks and Recreation Department—have raised two adult children and are the proud grandparents of one grandson.
With more than three decades of experience in public education, Councillor Dykslag has served Wolf Creek Public Schools as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and currently as the Assistant Superintendent of People Services. She is committed to lifelong learning and has completed a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Lethbridge, as well as specialized training in Conflict Mediation, Workplace Investigations, Occupational Health and Safety, Leadership Development, and Crucial Conversations and Accountability facilitation.
Councillor Dykslag has been an active community volunteer for many years, coaching numerous sports and serving on boards for local Ringette, Baseball, Swimming, and Curling organizations. She currently lends her time and expertise as a board member with Kidsport Lacombe, BGC Wolf Creek, and the Lacombe Police Commission.
She believes Lacombe’s greatest strength lies in its people—its families, volunteers, youth, local organizations, and businesses. In her role as a City Councillor, she is committed to accountable, transparent, and effective service. She prioritizes open communication, collaborative decision-making, and fiscal responsibility to ensure community needs are reflected in council decisions