The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new local leadership for the South Calgary and Foothills area.

The church practices what is known as a stake presidency, with a president and two counsellors.

Gordon Lee was announced as the new president, who will oversee church programs in Southwest Calgary, Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Priddis and High River.

Jim R. Kyle and R. Barry Moore will be serving as 1st and 2nd councillors respectively.

They will also oversee the eleven serving bishops in the region.