This week saw new members added the Manitoba Hydro Board of Directors.

One of the new faces is former Portage la Prairie resident Earl Edmondson. He's no stranger to working with boards, after spending time with several, including the Public Utilities Board.

Edmondson calls it an honour.

"And I look forward to the opportunities ahead, and the challenges. I found out just a few days ahead of the announcement that they were looking to change the Board members, and they asked me, and I said yes. it's an honour to serve on that Board."

Edmondson's excited at the prospect of working with the Hydro Board.

"Absolutely excited. Back in '88-'89, I was with the Public Utilities Board, on the other side, that decided on rate increases. So I'm looking forward to the challenges on the other side, working with Hydro and the Public Utilities Board."

You can read about all the new Board members here.