Mr. Graham D. Sucha - MLA for Calgary-Shaw

Lord, we are thankful for MLA Mr. Graham Sucha. We are asking you today that you would continue to guide him in the numerous tasks he must perform as he serves and gives leadership in the constituency of Calgary – Shaw. Thank you for his efforts to seek to improve the quality of life for all the people of Alberta and that he has a listening ear and is aware of their needs. We pray that you would bless him and his family with your peace. In Jesus Name, Amen

Graham Sucha was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Shaw, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future and of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, he worked for over a decade in restaurant management, overseeing several restaurants in the Calgary area. While there he aided in raising money for several charities including the Special Olympics and 2013 Flood Relief.

He holds a diploma in television and broadcasting from Algonquin College and studied political science at Carleton University in Ottawa. While in Ottawa he completed a broadcasting placement with the Canadian armed forces’ Army News.

A second generation Calgarian, Graham is proud of his family heritage that has roots in Great Britain and Slovakia. Growing up in Marlborough Park, he currently resides in Millrise with his wife and three children.

Mr. Rick Strankman - MLA for Drumheller-Stettler

Lord, we are thankful for MLA Rick Strankman. We are asking you today, that you would continue to guide him in his tasks as he serves and gives leadership in the constituency of Drumheller – Stettler. We thank you that you will give him wisdom in his duties and strategies to put new things in place for our province. Guide him in all that would result in positive changes here in Alberta. May he know that his work is appreciated and be encouraged. Bless him with good health and prosperity. In Jesus Name, Amen

Rick Strankman was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Drumheller-Stettler on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills.

Mr. Strankman has owned and operated a farming business since 1973. From 1999 to 2011 he also volunteered as secretary/treasurer of the Western Barley Growers Association. Although initially interested in agriculture, Mr. Strankman became increasingly involved in politics and social activism in response to federal regulation of the agriculture industry, including legislation relating to the Canadian Wheat Board.

Mr. Strankman was jailed in 2002 after being charged under the Customs Act for taking 756 bushels of wheat across the U.S. border in protest of the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly. He and the other farmers that were arrested received a pardon from Prime Minister Stephen Harper on August 1, 2012, when the federal government’s Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act came into effect, which allowed producers to opt out of the Canadian Wheat Board and sell wheat on the open market. He served one week of a 180 day sentence.

His commitment to public service began early on and as a youth Mr. Strankman was honoured with the Queen’s scout award by Boy Scouts of Canada.

Mr. Strankman also has a keen interest in aviation and has held a pilot’s license and done aerial application since 1974. He and his wife Dianne live in Altario and have two grown children.

Mr. Pat Stier - MLA for Livingstone-Macleod

Father in Heaven, We are asking for your blessing and favor to be upon MLA Mr. Pat Stier, representing the people of Livingstone – MacLeod. We also ask that you  would give him insight as he serves on very important committees in our Legislature and constituency. May he find a new measure of your wisdom being afforded him for the work he engages in from day to day. In Jesus Name, Amen

Pat Stier was elected to his second term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Livingstone-Macleod on May 5, 2015. During his first term he served as Chief Opposition Whip.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and as a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Mr. Stier has lived in Alberta’s foothills region his entire life. He grew up on the family ranch near De Winton, where he and his family have raised Angus cattle, Arabian horses and various crops for more than 30 years. He attended school in Okotoks.

Throughout his working career Mr. Stier was employed primarily in the seismic data segment of the oil and gas industry in Calgary. He is President of River Canyon Enterprises Inc., a rural land planning consulting company in the foothills region.

Mr. Stier has many years of experience in municipal government including service on planning, subdivision, development, and assessment boards prior to his election as a municipal councillor from 2004 to 2007 with the Municipal District of Foothills. He served as President of the Dunbow Road Area Residents Association from 1988 to 1999.

Dr. Richard Starke - MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster

Father God, We are asking you today to give strength to Dr. Richard Starke, for the many decisions he must make that will affect the people of this province and the constituents of Vermillion – Lloydminster. Thank you that you also give him the wisdom and ability to clearly understand the complex issues in the everyday work before him. We ask that you would be with him and his family, protecting and keeping them safe. Amen

Richard Starke was elected to his second term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vermilion-Lloydminster on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing. He is also a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

Dr. Starke previously served as a member of the Treasury Board and the Standing Policy Committees on Health and Seniors, and Environment and Energy. During his first term he was also a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and served as chair of the Rural Health Care Review Panel.

Prior to that he had served as Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation and as chair of the Natural Resources and Environment Ministerial Group. In addition, he has served as a member of the following committees and boards: the Agenda and Priorities Committee, Operations and Policy Cabinet Committee, Southern Alberta Recovery Ministerial Task Force and the Families and Community Ministerial Group. He has also served as a member of the Legislature Standing Committees on Alberta’s Economic Future, Public Accounts and Private Bills.

Dr. Starke was born and raised in Edmonton. He attended the University of Alberta and later the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, where he graduated with a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) in 1983. Dr. Starke joined the Lloydminster Animal Hospital in 1983, became a partner in 1985 and was senior partner from 1990 until his retirement from practice in December 2011.

Dr. Starke first became interested in politics while in high school, when he participated in model parliamentary activities as a member of the TUXIS Parliament of Alberta. During his time in TUXIS Parliament he served in various cabinet positions and as Premier and Speaker. He also represented Alberta at the first National Youth Parliament in Ottawa in 1980, serving as Minister of Energy. In 1985 he became the youngest person to be elected to city council in Lloydminster, when at the age of 25 he was elected alderman. He served two terms, from 1985 to 1991.

An active member of his community, Dr. Starke has served as a member and board chair of the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation. He has been involved with the Rotary Club of Lloydminster and Rotary International since the late 1980s, and he is a founding member of Lloydminster’s German Heritage Society. He has also served as director of coaching and programs for the Lloydminster Border Blades Speed Skating Club.

Dr. Starke lives north of Lloydminster in the Durness district with his wife, Alison, their Bernese Mountain Dog, Liesl, and two annoyingly affectionate cats. Both of their sons currently attend university.

Mr. Mark Smith - MLA for Drayton Valley-Devon

Father, we are thankful for MLA Mr. Mark Smith and we pray that you would continue to guide him. May he be encouraged as he seeks to bring about changes that are important to Drayton Valley – Devon and the Province of Alberta. We pray that you will give him strength to carry out the many tasks before him. May he know that you are with him leading him. Amen

Mark Smith was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Drayton Valley-Devon, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Smith was a social studies teacher with 30 years of experience as an educator.

While having been born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Mr. Smith completed his post-secondary education in Alberta. He began studying at Concordia College in 1979 and later received his bachelor of education degree from the University of Alberta.

An avid sportsman who enjoys football, hockey and basketball, Mr. Smith has dedicated a great deal of his personal time over the past 30 years to volunteering as a basketball coach. He has also volunteered on the board for Calvary Baptist church in Drayton Valley for many years.

Mr. Smith and his wife, Lisa, have three children: Joshua, Luke and Sarah.

Honourable Lori Sigurdson - MLA for Edmonton-Riverview

Heavenly Father, we come with gratitude for Hon. Ms. Lori Sigurdson representing the constituency of Edmonton – Riverview. Thank you God, that you are able to make her increasingly aware of the labour needs of the people of Alberta as it relates to the creation of jobs, skill development and training. Help her to make decisions that will best meet those needs. We pray that you will bring those individuals to her that have the knowledge and resources she requires. May Ms. Sigurdson and her family be blessed with your peace. Amen

Biographical information for individual Members will be posted as soon as it is available.

Mr. David Shepherd - MLA for Edmonton-Centre

Lord God, we ask that you bless MLA Mr. David Shepherd for his commitment and service to the people of this province.  We thank you that you are with him giving him strength to fulfill his many duties. It is our prayer for him and his colleagues that as they help to form new policies that you guide them in this important work. We ask you to bless Mr. Shepherd on the home front, keeping him and his family safe. Amen

David Shepherd was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Centre, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Shepherd worked in the communications field as a communications adviser and writer for organizations such as the North Edge Business Association, the city of Edmonton and the government of Alberta. Before his career in communications, Mr. Shepherd held a variety of employment positions such as taxpayer services agent and salesperson in support of his work as a musician and studio engineer.

His educational background includes diplomas in music performance and in live sound recording from MacEwan University. He also has a bachelor of arts in professional communications from Royal Roads University, where he received the Royal Roads University chancellor's award in 2014.

Mr. Shepherd leads an active lifestyle in Edmonton. He is an avid cyclist and has volunteered for the Edmonton Bike Coalition as a spokesperson and organizer. He also enjoys live music, film and playing the piano.

Mrs. Kim Schreiner - MLA for Red Deer-North

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray that you will bless Ms. Kim Schreiner, MLA for Red Deer North in Central Alberta and that she will have wisdom as she attends to important matters today. We ask for clarity for her and that the decisions she makes will benefit her constituents. May she and her family experience your goodness in every area of their lives. In Your Name, Amen

Biographical information for individual Members will be posted as soon as it is available.

Mr. David A. Schneider - MLA for Little Bow

Father God, we pray for MLA Mr. David Schneider and thank you for his dedication, commitment and service to the people of Little Bow. We ask that you would continue to give him discernment, strength and wisdom as he makes critical decisions. May he experience your peace as he goes about his daily work and be aware of your love for him and his family. Amen

David Schneider was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Little Bow on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future and as a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

For over 20 years Mr. Schneider has owned and operated Schneider Farm & Ranch Inc., located south of Vulcan. He has been a long-time secretary and treasurer of the Badland Hills Cattle Grazing Association in Taber and director of the Vulcan Seed Cleaning Association.

Mr. Schneider has also served as councillor and reeve for Vulcan County.

He and his wife, Sharon, reside on a farm south of Vulcan. Their daughter, Kristin, took her secondary education in Lethbridge and she is an office manager in the city.

Mr. Marlin Schmidt - MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar

Heavenly Father, we are grateful for Mr. Marlin Schmidt, the MLA for Edmonton – Goldbar in our provinces capitol. Thank you for giving him continued passion to serve the people of his constituency and give him many opportunities to connect with key people and resources. We pray for wisdom for the role he fulfills and for the decisions he needs to make daily and in various committee meetings. Father, bless his family and renew their strength each day we ask. Amen

Marlin Schmidt was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Gold Bar, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Schmidt specialized in site remediation for over a decade.

From 2008 to 2015 he worked for Alberta Environment as a soil and groundwater contamination specialist, and previous to this, he worked as a remediation specialist, beginning in 2002.

He holds a master of science degree in applied environmental geosciences from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen in Germany and a bachelor of science from Queen's University in Kingston.

Honourable Irfan Sabir - MLA for Calgary-McCall

We thank you for Hon. Mr. Irfan Sabir and his contributions as MLA in Calgary – McCall. It is our prayer that as he serves constituents and on committees with fellow colleagues, that you Heavenly Father will give him your guidance and fill him with your wisdom. We pray that his position as Minister of Human Resources would give him many opportunities to speak and address issues in both the Legislature and in the community he serves. Thank you for your care and protection for him and his family. In Your Holy Name, Amen

Minister of Human Services

Irfan Sabir was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-McCall, on May 5, 2015. On May 24, 2015 he was appointed as Minister of Human Services.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, he practiced in aboriginal law at a national law firm in Calgary beginning in 2012. Previous to this, he worked as a research assistant with the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary (U of C).

He also worked with the Salvation Army for five years and worked as a real estate agent with the Calgary Real Estate Board between 2006 and 2007.

In addition, Mr. Sabir has volunteered with Calgary Legal Guidance and Canadian Red Cross.

In addition to holding a juris doctor degree from the U of C, he has a degree in social work from the U of C and a degree in economics from the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.

Born in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, he has called Calgary home since 2004.

Mr. Eric Rosendahl - MLA for West Yellowhead

We are thankful Heavenly Father for Mr. Eric Rsendahl as he serves the people of West Yellowhead. Thank you for the experience he brings and that you will continue to enable him to bring to the forefront the interests of the community he represents in the Legislature. We pray for wisdom as he meets constituents and brings their concerns to the government. We also pray for the blessing of prosperity and health for his family. Amen

Eric Rosendahl was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of West Yellowhead, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and as a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Rosendahl worked as a steam engineer for 34 years at the West Fraser pulp mill in Hinton and retired. Previous to this, he worked in various capacities within the forestry industry and our parks system. Most recently he worked with the town of Hinton and Grande Yellowhead School Division #77 as a bus driver from 2010 to 2015.

An avid volunteer and community advocate, he has served as president of a number of councils and boards, including the Yellowhead District Labour Council, Hinton Fish and Game Association, Hinton Search and Rescue and the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors Association.

In addition, he has also served on the public advisory committee and on the forest resources advisory group for the executive and served on the executive of Unifor 855. He was a member of council and served many years on the environment committee for the Alberta Federation of Labour.

He holds a diploma in renewable resources and wildlife management technology.

Together with his wife, Linda Lee, he resides in Hinton.

Mr. Dave Rodney - MLA for Calgary-Lougheed

Lord God, we are grateful for MLA Mr. Dave Rodney, and pray that he will be led to do the things most necessary today as he serves the people of Alberta in Calgary – Lougheed. Guide him in the decisions he needs to make on a daily basis and give him strength to accomplish the many tasks at hand. Lead him to key people with whom he needs to build relationship. We ask that your divine hand would protect him and his family. In your name, Amen

Dave Rodney was elected to his fourth term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary-Lougheed on May 5, 2015.

He previously served as Associate Minister of Wellness for the province of Alberta.

In addition, Mr. Rodney has also served on the following agencies, boards, committees, and commissions:

• Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Alberta Energy Representative to the Council of State Governments—USA
• West & USA Midwest
• Agenda and Priorities Committee
• Cabinet Policy on Energy
• Standing Committee on Energy
• Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services
• Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (chair)
• Calgary caucus (chair)
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices (chair)
• Standing Committee on Community Services (chair)
• Public Accounts (deputy chair)
• International Development and Governance Advisory
• Cabinet Policy on Public Health and Safety
• Standing Committee on Public Health and Safety
• Cabinet Policy Committee on Managing Growth Pressures
• Charitable Casino Funds Re-distribution
• Community Spirit Program
• Provincial Grants Review
• Legislature Grounds Renewal
• Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services
• Southern Alberta Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces
• Calgary Stampede Board of Directors
• Robert Bateman’s "Get To Know Your Wild Neighbours"
• Strategic Tourism Marketing Council
• National Public Health Goals Re-evaluation

Other past committee work includes:

• Futures Summit
• Youth parliament and model United Nations
• Mayor’s committee charter member: Turn Off the Violence and Peace Heroes

Mr. Rodney’s Legislature motions for the spring 2010 session:
Be it resolved the Legislative Assembly urge the government:

1. To reach an agreement with applicable levels of government regarding the south west portion of the Calgary ring road in 2010, with construction to begin in 2011.
2. To introduce hands-free mobile device legislation in order to reduce the instances of distracted driving.

In the Assembly Mr. Rodney has sponsored the following bills:

• Bill 201: Smoke-free Places Act, 2005
• Bill 21: Hotel Room Tax (Tourism Levy) Amendment Act, 2005
• Bill PR1: Burns Memorial Trust Amendment Act, 2006
• Bill 5: Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• Bill 13: Access to the Future Amendment Act, 2007
• Bill 42: Insurance Amendment Act, 2007
• Bill 206: Alberta Personal Income Tax (Physical Activity Credit) Amendment Act, 2008 (awaiting proclamation)
• Bill 203: Alberta Get Outdoors weekend Act, 2011

Mr. Rodney’s accomplishments, education and work history:

• The first Canadian to have reached the summit of Mount Everest twice
• International keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, world-wide adventure guide
• Founder/President/CEO of SpiritQuest Enterprises Inc. ,incorporated 1997
• Over 20 documentaries and books, including work with National Geographic, BBC and Oprah Winfrey
• A bachelor of arts with distinction (1987) and bachelor of education after degree (1988), University of Saskatchewan
• MRE with distinction, Newman college in Edmonton
• Thirteen years as an educator and administrator in Canada, Nepal and the West Indies
• Three terms as an Employment and Immigration Canada placement officer
• Cofounder of the Top of the World Society for Children with his wife, Jennifer

Mr. Rodney has been awarded many honours, including;

• Presidential Who’s Who of Leaders and Executives, 2011
• Honourary Chair: Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Honourary Chair: KidSport Calgary
• 100 Alumni of Influence, University of Saskatchewan, 2007
• Listed in Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People,Alberta Venture Magazine, 2005
• Humanitarian of the Year, University of Saskatchewan, 2004
• Houston WorldFest Awards gold medallion for best biodocumentary, Back to Everest The Dave Rodney Story, 2004
• Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for community service, 2002
• Rodney Ridge has been dedicated in his hometown (2002), where he is also in the Sports Hall of Fame
• Top 40 under 40,Calgary Magazine, 2001
• International award-winning business/education/media/public web programAdventure Everest Online´97
• Special achievement award, city of Calgary, 1997
• Pan-Canadian and Reader’s Digest national teacher of the year nominee (1990s)

Mr. Rodney lives with his wife, Jennifer, their two sons, and their puppy, MacGyver.

Ms. Marie Renaud - MLA for St. Albert

Father in Heaven, thank you for MLA Ms. Marie Renaud and the gifts you have given her to lead the people in the community of St. Albert. We’re grateful for all that has been accomplished through her service. Lord, we ask that you would bless her at this time with a fresh understanding and vision for the tasks that are ahead. Continue to give her the insight that she needs for the decisions she must make. Be with her and her family and protect and keep them safe. Amen

Marie Renaud was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of St. Albert, on May 5, 2015.

In addition to serving on the Standing Committees on Public Accounts and the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, she is also a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Ms. Renaud worked for almost 15 years as the executive director of Lo-Se-Ca Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides residential and day supports to adults with developmental disabilities. Prior to this, she spent two years at the Women's Economic and Business Solutions Society and seven years as an instructor at MacEwan University.

She also devoted her time to various boards and committees. Besides serving as board chair for the Handicapped Housing Society of Alberta, she was a member of the board for the Alberta Avenue Business Revitalization Zone and the Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre. In addition, Ms. Renaud served on various committees, including the Rehabilitation Practitioner Advisory Committee for MacEwan University and the St. Albert Accessible Transportation Advisory Committee. She also previously worked with the Edmonton Council of Service Providers.

Ms. Renaud holds a university certificate in counselling women from the women's and gender studies department at the University of Alberta and a diploma in community disability studies from MacEwan University.

She was named one of Edmonton's top 100 women in business by the University of Alberta's Wanderer magazine in 2014, and she received a Prime Minister's volunteer award for social innovation in the prairies region in 2012.

Mrs. Angela Pitt - MLA for Airdrie

Heavenly Father, Today we lift up Ms. Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie. Grant her favour with those she works with and give her wisdom and insight for the issues she faces each day. Lord, we pray that You will give her vision and the strategies to carry it out. May she accomplish much for her constituents and this province. We pray Your blessing will be on her leadership and the skills she brings to her position. Amen

Biographical information for individual Members will be posted as soon as it is available.

Mr. Colin Piquette - MLA for Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater

Dear God, We pray that You will give MLA Colin Piquette Your discernment, strength and wisdom. We ask Lord that You would cover him and his family with blessing and favour. May he accomplish much today as he meets with colleagues and attends meetings. We also ask that he would experience peace and well-being in the midst of all he has to do. Amen

Colin Piquette was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater, on May 5, 2015.

He is a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services and the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, he was an insurance agent representing the Cooperators in Athabasca and Boyle (1999-2001,2011-2015), a consultant with the City of Edmonton's Respectful Workplace training initiative (2006 to 2011), and an instructor in ethics and law in education for the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta (2006-2011).

He also spent several years abroad teaching English at post-secondary institutions and foreign language institutes in South Korea (1997-1999,2001-2005). Prior to 1997, he ran a small publishing company, worked as an operator for Celanese Canada, and helped his parents on the family farm in Plamondon.

Mr. Piquette's employment experience also includes contract work as a political organizer with the Alberta Federation of Labour and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees on national pension and labour law reforms respectively.

Throughout the years he has volunteered his time to various community organizations. At the time of his election in 2005 he was serving as president of the Boyle District Chamber of Commerce, as vice-president of the Boyle Betterment Committee, and as a director with the Boyle and District Agricultural Society.

Other community organizations Colin has been involved with over the years include Community Service Learning at the University of Alberta, Next Up Alberta, Public Interest Alberta, the Alberta Public Interest Research Group, the Learning Centre, Friends of the Lubicon Alberta, and the Friends of Medicare. He is a founding member of the Centre for Community Organizing and Popular Education (CCOPE).

Colin was also very active in campus politics as an undergraduate student at the University of Alberta in the late eighties and early nineties, working for the end of apartheid, women's choice, indigenous rights, francophone rights, and equality for gays and lesbians, among other worthy causes.

His extensive community involvement has earned him the Evelyn Kline Memorial Award in Community Development and an Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations community service learning project grant.

In addition to a bachelor of arts degree in political science he holds a master's degree in adult education, both from the University of Alberta.

Mr. Piquette and his spouse reside in Boyle, Alberta, with their two children.

Honourable Shannon Phillips - MLA for Lethbridge-West

Lord, we thank you for Hon. Shannon Phillips. Give her compassion and a desire to always advocate for what is just and fair. Refresh her with renewed energy and commitment and open doors for her so that her work is even more effective. Bless her family with enriching relationships and good friends. In Jesus Name, Amen

Minister of Environment and Parks

Minister Responsible for the Status of Women

Deputy Government House Leader

Shannon Phillips was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Lethbridge-West, on May 5, 2015.

On May 24, 2015, Ms. Phillips was sworn in to cabinet as Minister of Environment and Parks and as Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. She also serves as Deputy Government House Leader.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, she worked with the Alberta Federation of Labour as a policy analyst for five years.

She also spent five years as a member of the board of directors for the Womanspace Resource Centre, a nonprofit organization that provides resources, referrals and education to the community and to individual women.

In 1999 she received a bachelor of arts with honours in political science and in 2002 she completed her master of arts, both at the University of Alberta.

Together with her two sons Ms. Phillips resides in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Ms. Brandy Payne - MLA for Calgary-Acadia

Dear Lord, We pray for Ms. Brandy Payne that You would give her safety in her travels and strength for each and every day. We thank you that You are with her as she fulfills all her duties. God we pray as well that she will be encouraged when facing difficult challenges. Refresh her and may she have quality time with her family and friends. Amen

Brandy Payne was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Acadia on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as deputy chair of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee. She is also a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Ms. Payne holds a journalism degree from Carleton University and graduated with high honours. She has also attended Mount Royal College, taking numerous training courses in project management.

Prior to her election, Ms. Payne worked in administrative and management capacities for over 15 years, including as owner and operator of her own yoga business since 2010.

She and her husband, Scott, are raising a young daughter, Zoe.