Mr. David A. Schneider - MLA for Little Bow

Dear Lord, Thank you for MLA David A. Schneider. We pray you guide him in the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future. Help him make informed decisions that will bring our province out of the provincial recession it currently finds itself in. Lord we also ask you help, Mr. Schneider ensure he has adequate time with his family. We pray your Blessing on everything he does and the time he spends with 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

Lord, we thank you for Mr. Marlin Schmit, Deputy Chair of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services, representing the people of Edmonton – Gold Bar.  Continue to lead and guide him and increase his creativity, discernment and objectivity to the issues brought before him.  Give him compassion and a desire to advocate for what is right and just.  Refresh him and give him a clear vision of what you would have him do to see that Alberta continues to be used as a leader in this great country, Canada. Thank you for the leaders we have and we pray that they hear as you give direction and guidance for the many decisions that will need to be made in this new year.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  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

Father God, we thank you for the good work that Hon. Irfan Sabir, Minister of Human Services, has done and is doing for the city of Calgary.  May you provide him with all the resources he needs as well as strategic relationships necessary to make the best decisions for the people he serves.  We pray that you would give him strength, vision and good health as he works to accomplish his many tasks and that he would sense your love and encouragement.  May he walk each day in a place of blessing.  Give him safety as he travels to and from meetings.  In the precious name of Jesus we pray. 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.

Mr. Eric Rosendahl - MLA for West Yellowhead

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Mr Rosendahl's willingness to serve the people in Alberta and in particular the people in the West Yellowhead area.  Lord, you know his challenges, his desires, and his concerns. We ask you show Yourself strong in his life.  Grant him wisdom to make decisions and recommendations as he participates in the daily affairs of government.  And Father, the drive from Hinton to Edmonton can be dangerous, please grant Mr Rosendahl alertness and safety in all his travels. In Jesus Name, 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

Dear Heavenly Father, Mr. Rodney is again serving the people of Alberta.  He has experience Lord but he also continues to require Your grace and wisdom as he balances the requirements that come with being a husband, father and MLA.  We pray also for safety as he must travel often for this work.   Grant his family a special measure of grace as they too have additional challenges and responsibilities because of his prolonged absences. Thank you in Jesus 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 program Adventure 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

Dear Lord,Thank you for MLA Ms. Marie Renaud. Thank you for her focus on the special needs of our community. Thank you for her faithfulness to the community and to her colleagues in the legislature. Lord we ask you give Ms. Renaud a renewing of her spirit and new fervor for her contributions to the careful and considerate delivery of government services. May she help provide valuable insights on the growing needs of our beloved Province. 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, we thank you for MLA, Ms. Angela Pitt, Airdrie.  We pray blessings, health and strength on all she wishes to accomplish.   Please, Lord, open doors for Ms. Pitt and give her discernment and new vision and strategies as she seeks to act upon things that are vital and of value to the people in this province.  We pray strength for the journey she is on to serve her community and province.   May she pursue meaningful time with her family which brings stability at home and at work.

Angela Pitt is the member of the Legislative Assembly for Airdrie. She is currently member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, she was a small business owner in Airdrie. During this time she also served as president of a local constituency association and was an active volunteer in her community.

She holds a business administration diploma with a major in marketing from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).

Mrs. Pitt lives in Airdrie and enjoys reading, gardening, and snowboarding with her husband and two children.

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

Heavenly Father, we thank you for MLA, Colin Piquette, Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater.  We thank You for the position he serves on the Special Standing Committee on Members Services for Alberta’s Economic Future.   Please bless the time he volunteers to various community organizations.  Surround him with godly counsel, Lord, to help him reach his full potential.  We thank you for his efforts as he seeks to improve the lives of Albertans.  May he be encouraged as he serves in his community and this province.  Please bless him and his family with good health and give him direction in all his endeavors.  In Jesus’ name.   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 Alberta's Economic Future. Previously he served on 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.

Honourable Shannon Phillips - MLA for Lethbridge-West

Father, we are grateful for Hon. Ms. Shannon Phillips and the experience she has had in the public sector.  We ask that you would use that experience as she seeks to improve the lives of the citizens of this province.  We pray that you would give her the strength to carry out the many tasks before her and be an encouragement to the Premier.  May she sense Your love and goodness over every part of her life.

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 non-profit 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

Father, we are thankful for MLA Brandy Payne today and for her willingness to serve the people in Calgary-Acadia.  We pray she would sense Your love and guidance as she goes about her Legislative work and in her constituency.  Continue to give her vision, direction and the steps necessary to move our province forward in the direction You desire.  Protect her family and may You provide time for them to spend quality time together.

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.

Mr. Prasad Panda - MLA for Calgary-Foothills

Father God, we thank you for Mr. Prasad Panda, the position he holds as MLA for Calgary - Foothills and his desire to service the people of Alberta. We ask you Father for wisdom to carry out his new role with excellence and integrity. May he be blessed with strength and endurance in the busyness of his schedule and surrounded with a good team to assist him in his endeavours. Amen

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

Mr. Ronald Orr - MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka

Dear Lord, we thank You for MLA Ronald Orr as he serves the people of Lacombe – Ponoka.  We pray that You would bless him for the many hours of active service and the care he has shown towards the people of these communities.  May he be surrounded with individuals who will support and assist him in his role in the Legislature and refresh him with new strength.  Amen.

Ronald Orr was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lacombe-Ponoka on May 5, 2015. He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Mr. Orr has a master’s degree in theology and is an ordained minister. He also holds a journeyman carpenter’s ticket and a registered housing professional certificate and has previously owned a general contracting business.

His community involvement includes board positions with a number of charitable organizations, including the Gull Lake Centre and Calgary’s Mustard Seed Society. He also served as a public information officer for the municipal emergency management team for the village of Clive, Alberta.

Mr. Orr was born in Calgary and has lived in Lacombe-Ponoka for 13 years. He and his wife, Donna Marie, have three children.

Premier Rachel Notley - MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona

Heavenly Father, we come before You today on behalf of our Premier, Rachel Notley.  Bless her with Your grace and peace. May she experience Your wisdom and help for the challenges that come before her.  We also ask that You would guide her as she serves the people of our province and seeks to bring about future development to move Alberta towards greater success and prosperity.  May she be blessed with strength and vitality as she fulfills her role in the legislature.   In Your Holy Name we pray, Amen.

Premier of Alberta

Rachel Notley was sworn in as the province's 17th Premier on May 24, 2015. She grew up in Fairview, Alberta, and is the daughter of former Alberta ND leader Grant Notley and his wife Sandy.

Having grown up in a passionate political family that believed in the importance of building a fairer, more inclusive society, Rachel was naturally drawn to work to make her home province better, and first ran for election for the Alberta New Democrats in Edmonton-Strathcona in 2008. She was re-elected in 2012 and again in 2015.

Rachel holds a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Alberta, and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. She has worked for a variety of labour unions in both Alberta and British Columbia and served as a ministerial advisor to British Columbia's Attorney General in the 1990s. Rachel's work during her legal career focused on labour law, workers' compensation advocacy and workplace health and safety issues.

Rachel lives in Edmonton's Old Strathcona neighbourhood, along with her husband Lou and their two children Ethan and Sophie.

Mr. Jason Nixon - MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre

Dear Heavenly Father it is our prayer for MLA Jason Nixon that he will have the discernment to act today upon the things that are vital to move the regions of Rimbey – Rocky Mountain House – Sundre forward.  Be with him as he serves as the official opposition whip in our legislature and may he always be an advocate for what is just and right.  In Your Name.  Amen. 

Jason Nixon was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre on May 5, 2015. He currently serves as Official Opposition Whip.

He also serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Nixon's employment experience largely centred on supporting The Mustard Seed, a Christian not-for-profit organization. Over the course of the 25 years in which he was involved with the charitable organization he served in many roles, including as executive director, a position he held between 2006 and 2011.

More recently and while furthering his studies, Mr. Nixon was elected president of the Athabasca University Students' Union (AUSU), a position he held between April 2014 and May 2015. Previous to this he served as AUSU vice-president of finance and administration from April 2012 to April 2014.

Mr. Nixon's additional employment experience includes working in management for health and safety consulting firms and in business for the oil and gas industry.

He holds a diploma in business administration management from SAIT and a national construction safety officer designation from the Alberta Construction Safety Association.

Mr. Nixon lives just west of Sundre with his wife, Tiffany, and his three children.

Mr. Chris Nielsen - MLA for Edmonton-Decore

Lord God we lift before You MLA Chris Nielsen as he represents the people of Edmonton – Decore in our capital.  We are thankful for his dedication and hard work to better his constituency and province.  We pray that You would continue to bless his leadership skills and the experience he brings to his position.  Bless him today with Your peace.  Amen.

Chris Nielsen was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Decore, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services. He is also a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Nielsen worked as a shipper/receiver for 26 years, beginning in 1990. During his extensive career he represented his colleagues as shop steward for 15 years and filled various committee positions within local 401 of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.

Mr. Nielsen's community work also includes volunteering with the Children's Heart Society in a variety of capacities, including as secretary and as director.

He studied engineering design at NAIT from 1986 to 88.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he and his family have called Edmonton home since 1982.

Ricardo Miranda - MLA for Calgary-Cross

Father God we pray for MLA Mr. Ricardo Miranda as he represents the community of Calgary – Cross.  We are grateful for the support he gives to the people of his constituency and pray that he would be made aware of their needs and how to meet them.  We pray that You will guide him in his role and continue to give him vision and inspire him.  Bless him and his family with joy and well-being.  Amen.

Ricardo Miranda was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Cross, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as chair of the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future and as a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee. Previously he served as a member of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Prior to his service with the Legislative Assembly, he worked as a servicing representative and member organizer with the Canadian Union of Public Employees before being hired as the research representative for Alberta. He is currently on leave from his job as a flight attendant, where he has 15 years of service.

Miranda holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Calgary, and is working towards a secondary degree in industrial relations with a long term view of obtaining his PhD.

Ms. Barb Miller - MLA for Red Deer-South

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for MLA Barb Miller and ask today for Your blessing on her life.  We also ask that she would have wisdom for decision making and a clear understanding of the things that are of most important to attend to.  Surround her with those who share her compassion and care for those she serves in Red Deer – South and give her the ability to bring them into success and growth both personally and in the business sector.  Amen.

Barb Miller was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Red Deer-South, on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as Chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. She is also a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

Prior to her serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mrs. Miller was a union steward for the United Food and Commercial Workers local 401. She served on her union's executive committee as the vice president for Central Alberta. She has also served on her union's health and safety and women's committees.

Barb was also the president of the Red Deer and District Labour Council and sat on the executive council of the Alberta Federation of Labour.

Community-focused, Mrs. Miller volunteered for the point-in-time homeless count, and is a strong advocate for the elimination of homelessness.

Born and raised in Edmonton, this proud mother of three and grandmother of two has lived in Red Deer with her husband since 2002.