MLA Linda Johnson, Calgary-Glenmore

Lord Jesus, we thank you that MLA Linda Johnson’s life is precious and that all she does is important to You. We pray that she would be aware of Your inner guidance as she goes about her duties serving those in Calgary-Glenmore. Amen

Linda Johnson was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Glenmore on April 23, 2012. She was appointed deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Private Bills on May 24, 2012 and also serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship and the Select Special Conflicts of Interest Act Review Committee.

Previously she has served as a member on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Standing Committee on Families and Communities

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ms. Johnson attended Saint Mary’s University, where she received a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1979.

Ms. Johnson has extensive experience in business environments, having worked in oil and gas, direct marketing and the automotive industry. During high school, she became involved in politics and was a volunteer in successful provincial and federal campaigns. From 2007 until 2010 Ms. Johnson was the Southern Alberta Field Director for the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta. During this tenure she worked with MLAs and volunteers across Calgary and southern Alberta and enhanced her knowledge of party operations and government.

A proud and active member of her church and community, Ms. Johnson continues to provide support whenever possible.

Ms. Johnson, her husband, Al and their three children have lived in southwest Calgary since 1986.

March 18, 2013

Honourable Jeff Johnson, Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwate

Heavenly Father we ask in the name of Jesus for Hon. Jeff Johnson, that today he may be filled with wisdom, understanding and direction. May he move forward confidently as he seeks to accomplish the tasks set before him and sense Your peace throughout his day. Amen

Minister of Education

Jeff Johnson was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater (formerly Athabasca-Redwater) on March 3, 2008.

In May 2012, Mr. Johnson was appointed Minister of Education. This appointment builds on Mr. Johnson’s experience as co-chair of the pioneering Inspiring Education committee. He has previously served as Minister of Infrastructure, Minister responsible for the Oil Sands Secretariat and Parliamentary Assistant to the Treasury Board.

In addition to his regular duties as an MLA and the Minister of Education, he serves as a member of the Treasury Board, the Agenda and Priorities Committee and the Operations Committee.

Jeff has experience working in both the financial markets as a futures trading floor pit boss and in building a series of successful small businesses. As owner and president of the largest rural Xerox sales agency in Western Canada, he was recognized as the Xerox Canada Agent of the Year three times and selected to be one of six members appointed to the National Agent Council.

As a former coach and trainer, Jeff has enjoyed working with hockey players at the junior, college and pro levels and learned the importance of mentoring and teamwork.

Jeff has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and he continues to remain an active member of his community through various organizations like his local Rotary Club and his family’s church.

He and his wife, Kim along with their three young children continue to live in beautiful Athabasca.

October 18, 2012

MLA Matt Jeneroux, Edmonton-South West

Father God, we thank you for MLA Matt Jeneroux as he serves in the constituency of Edmonton-South. We pray for Your wisdom as he sits on the Regulatory Review Committee for the Education Act here in Alberta. We also pray that he would be made aware of the needs and issues of youth and that you would guide him and his colleagues in their advisory role concerning youth in our communities. Give him good health and bless him and his family, In Jesus Name, Amen

Matt Jeneroux was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-South West on April 23, 2012. He is current Chair of the Youth Secretariat and Youth Advisory Panel. He has also been named to the Education Act Regulatory Review Committee and the Electricity Retail Market Review Committee Implementation team.

Mr. Jeneroux also serves on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Families and Communities
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts

He previously served on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Private Bills
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing

Born and raised in Edmonton, Mr. Jeneroux attended the University of Alberta, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2004.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Jeneroux worked with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Alberta Blue Cross, the Ministry of Alberta Environment, and the Government of Canada.

Mr. Jeneroux has volunteered with numerous organizations, including United Way, Alberta Winter Games, Rotary Club, Blackmud Creek Community League, Canadian Blood Services, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Federal Government Youth Network. Additionally, Mr. Jeneroux chaired the city of Edmonton Naming Committee from 2007 to 2012 and also participated on the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries Alberta.

Mr. Jeneroux is a father to two young daughters.

April 29,2013

MLA Sandra Jansen, Calgary-North West

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you today for Ms. Sandra Jansen, MLA for Calgary –West and we pray that You may be present to guide her as she chairs the Calgary Caucus. We are grateful for the many volunteer hours she has given to charitable organizations in her community and may she continue to be sensitive to the needs of families as she and other MLAs make decisions in regards to families and communities throughout Alberta. Thank you for her artistic gift and may she continue to have time to enjoy her painting. Amen

Sandra Jansen was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-North West on April 23, 2012. Premier Alison Redford named Ms. Jansen to the government´s Operations Committee on May 8.

She chairs the Calgary Caucus and is also a member of the following Standing Committees:

• Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Families and Communities

Ms. Jansen grew up in northwest Calgary, where she attended Montgomery and William Aberhart schools. She earned a broadcasting diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and later studied French at McGill University. She holds a master’s degree in professional communications from Royal Roads University.

Ms. Jansen is an experienced journalist, having spent 23 years in the field, including 10 years as a national news anchor at CTV News channel in Toronto. She hosted the Citytv Calgary show, Your City, from 2007 to 2010.

Politics has always been a driving force in Ms. Jansen’s world from her first political experience in 1985, when she worked as an assistant press liaison on a provincial party leadership campaign, to her years hosting political panels and elections. She served as Premier Alison Redford’s southern Alberta communications manager from October 2011 to March 2012.

Ms. Jansen is a passionate advocate and dedicated volunteer. Over the years she has volunteered in a media communications consultant role at the United Way, as a board member at the Calgary Girls’ School, as a master of ceremonies for various charitable organizations and as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in southern Alberta. In June 2012, she was appointed co-chair of the Alberta Film Advisory Council.

An acrylic artist, Ms. Jansen has donated more than 65 of her paintings to the United Way, Calgary Health Trust, Children’s Legal & Educational Resource Centre and Safe Haven since 2007. She also painted more than 40 Spirits of Gold awards for United Way in 2008 and 2009.

March 19, 2013

MLA Mary Anne Jablonski, Red Deer-North

Dear Heavenly Father, we are thankful for MLA Mary Anne Jablonski, Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and for her long service in the Alberta Legislature. We pray that You would give her and her colleagues wisdom and direction as they seek to fund initiatives that will add to the quality of life for families and communities here in Alberta. Bless her and may she have the time camping and hiking and doing those things with family that she so enjoys. In Jesus Name, Amen

Deputy Chair of Committees

Mary Anne Jablonski was elected to her fifth term as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Red Deer-North on April 23, 2012. She was appointed deputy chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund to the Standing Committee on Families and Communities in May, 2012.

Additionally she served as Minister of Seniors and Community Supports from March 12, 2008 to October 12, 2011. During her third term she served as chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services and as a member of the Legislative Review Committee.

She has also served on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Community Development (chair)
• Alberta Mental Health Board Liaison and Advisory Committee (chair)
• Standing Policy Committee on Justice and Government Services (chair)
• Youth Secretariat (chair)
• Corrections Review Committee (chair)
• Strengthening Alberta´s Role in Confederation Committee (co-chair)
• FOIPP Review Committee (deputy chair)
• Private Bills Committee
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts
• Standing Policy Committee on Health and Community Living
• Committee on Collaboration and Innovation
• Crystal Meth Task Force Committee
• Special Standing Committee on Members´ Services

Mrs. Jablonski was born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario. She has three sisters and one brother. She was awarded a scholarship to attend Brock University, where she studied psychology and political science. Married since 1971, Mrs. Jablonski and her husband, Bob, have three grown children and five grandchildren.

Mrs. Jablonski and her family moved to Alberta in 1980, when her husband was transferred to Penhold with the Canadian Forces. From 1982 to 1985 she helped to successfully lobby the federal government for a dental plan for the families of the Canadian Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police as well as for the rights of spouses of military members.

Before she entered politics, Mrs. Jablonski and her husband owned and operated a very successful fiberglass manufacturing company. They employed 18 people and manufactured various fiberglass projects, including a 70-foot dinosaur, waterslides, jet boats and RV parts. Her work experience also includes seven years in the banking industry.

Mrs. Jablonski is an energetic and enthusiastic member of her community. She has been involved in various community groups, sporting associations, church boards, the Catholic Women’s League, Girl Guides of Canada and the Chamber of Commerce. In 1999 as a member of the ITC (formerly Toast Mistresses) Mrs. Jablonski won the international speech competition in Kobe, Japan.

In her free time Mrs. Jablonski enjoys camping and hiking with her family.

March 18, 2013

Honourable Ken Hughes, Calgary-West

Thank you, Father God, for Hon. Ken Hughes as he serves as MLA for Calgary-West. We are thankful for his experience in the business sector and the leadership roles he has held in various community organizations, clearly preparing him as he serves as the Minister of Energy in our Alberta Government. We pray for Your wisdom and leading as he carries out this important role and that he would be surrounded with the people he needs to assist and advise him as they seek together to move our province forward. Bless his home and family and may they have the time to enjoy being together. Amen

Minister of Energy

Ken Hughes was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary-West on April 23, 2012. He was appointed to cabinet on May 8, 2012, and serves as Minister of Energy.

Mr. Hughes holds an undergraduate degree in agriculture from the University of Alberta. He also has a master’s in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University (1981-1983) with a focus on public and corporate finance.

Mr. Hughes is an entrepreneur and the founder of the insurance brokerage firm Alpine Insurance & Financial, Inc., with offices across Alberta. As a successful businessman Mr. Hughes is keenly aware of how the ebb and flow of the economy affects Alberta families. Mr. Hughes is a certified director (ICD.D) and has worked in several business sectors, including property and casualty insurance, energy and energy services and information technology.

Mr. Hughes has a distinguished public service career, which includes serving as the founding chair of Alberta Health Services (2008-2011), chair of the former Headwaters Health Authority (1994-1995) and federal Member of Parliament for the rural riding of Macleod (1988-1993), including appointment as Parliamentary Assistant to the Deputy Prime Minister. Earlier in his career he gained significant experience working at provincial, national and international levels while serving in the positions of senior adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and executive assistant to the Alberta Minister of Education.

Mr. Hughes’ family roots extend deeply in the Alberta cattle industry, prior to the creation of the province of Alberta. Personally, he has served in leadership roles with community organizations as well as volunteering across the province. This includes work on voluntary and community boards like the Lethbridge Community College Board of Governors, the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Board, the Calgary Counseling Centre, the 2002 Kananaskis Summit Advisory Committee, the 2005 and 2008 Alberta World Cup of Cross-Country Skiing Organizing Committees, the Calgary World Fair Bid Committee Board and the Calgary Technologies Inc. Board. He is the first non-U.S. citizen to be asked to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Midwest Research Institute in Kansas City. As part of a group of 37 Albertans Mr. Hughes and his son, Aidan, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in August 2011, raising over $1 million for orthopedic services in Alberta.

Mr. Hughes and his wife, Denise, have three children.

October 4, 2012

Honourable Doug Horner, Spruce Grove-St. Albert

Heavenly Father, we are grateful for Hon. Doug Horner, MLA for Spruce Grove-St. Albert and the experience he brings as he serves his fourth term in our Legislature. It is our prayer that You would grant him wisdom and insight in the important role he fills as Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board. We pray as well that he and his colleagues would continue to implement plans and strategies that would bring our province into financial success. Bless and refresh him today. In Jesus Name, Amen

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance

Doug Horner was elected to his fourth term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Spruce Grove -St. Albert on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012 he was named President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. Previously Mr. Horner had served as Deputy Premier, President of the Treasury Board, vice-chair of the Agenda and Priorities Committee and Minister Liaison to the Canadian Forces.

During his second term he served as Minister of Advanced Education and Technology and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Additionally, he served as vice-chair of the Agenda and Priorities Committee and was a member of the Treasury Board and the Cabinet Policy Committee on the Economy.

Born in Barrhead, Alberta, to Jean and Dr. Hugh Horner, Mr. Horner has spent most of his life in rural Alberta. Three generations of his family have been involved in agriculture, and his father was a previous minister of agriculture.

Mr. Horner also has a solid business background, graduating from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) with a diploma in business. After completing further studies, he was accredited by the Institute of Canadian Bankers.

Before being elected to the Alberta Legislature, Mr. Horner had extensive experience in the private sector, including banking in southern Alberta and a sound understanding of the value-added sector of agriculture. He was integral in the start-up and operations of his family’s barley and oat processing mill. Later he became responsible for international marketing and sales of specialty grains for ConAgra out of its Nebraska office. After three years he moved back to Canada and established a trading company for agrifoods and agrifeeds for domestic and international markets.

Mr. Horner is an active member of his community. He is currently a member of the Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce, the St. Albert Parkland Rotary Club, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Association as well as several other service and community organizations.

Mr. Horner has previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Law and Regulations, the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services and the Standing Policy Committee on Justice and Government Services. He has also served as chair of the Alberta government’s Information and Communications Technology Implementation Committee and vice-chair of the Alberta Grain Commission.

May 14, 2012

Honourable Fred Horne, Edmonton-Rutherford

Father in Heaven, we thank you for MLA for Edmonton-Rutherford, Hon Fred Horne. We pray that You would guide him as our Minister of Health to establish initiatives that will improve access and quality of public health care in our province. We also pray that he would receive strength to carry out his many duties and that You would bless his home with your peace. Amen

Minister of Health

Mr. Horne was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Rutherford on April 23, 2012.

On May 8, 2012, Mr. Horne was appointed as Minister of Health. He had served as Minister of Health and Wellness since October 2011. He also served as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Public Health & Safety and the Treasury Board. He was also a member of the Standing Committee on Health.

Previously, Mr. Horne served as Parliamentary Assistant to Health and Wellness. Previous committee involvement includes membership on the Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee and the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and chair of the Standing Committee on Health.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Horne worked as a health policy consultant for over 25 years, serving various government bodies and regional health authorities in addition to the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Throughout his career Mr. Horne led initiatives to improve access and quality in Canadian public health care and has worked extensively with the Conference Board of Canada, the Alberta government and the Mayo Clinic.

Mr. Horne holds a master of business administration degree from Royal Roads University and a postgraduate certification in dispute resolution from York University.

An avid volunteer, Mr. Horne has served on numerous boards including:

• Alberta Mental Health Board
• Athabasca University
• Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre of Edmonton
• Canadian Student Debating Federation

Additionally, Mr. Horne is a former debater and coached Team Canada at the World Schools Debating Championships. For his continued contributions to the development of debate and speech programs Mr. Horne received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.

Mr. Horne and his wife, Jennifer, have lived in Edmonton since 1992.

May 14, 2012

MLA Kent Hehr, Calgary-Buffalo

Almighty God, we thank you for Mr. Kent Hehr, MLA for the constituency of Calgary-Buffalo. We pray that You would give him great wisdom for his role as he serves on the Standing Committee on Albertas Economic Future. Thank you that You give Mr. Hehr and his colleagues direction as they seek to plan towards a strong economic future for our province. We pray that You would Bless him both in and out of his office and that he would have the time for the sports he so enjoys, hockey and baseball. In Your Name, Amen

Kent Hehr was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Buffalo on April 23, 2012.

He currently serves as a member of the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts
• Standing Committee on Alberta´s Economic Future

Previously, in addition to his regular duties as MLA, Mr. Hehr served as Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition and as a member of the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Resource Management
• Standing Committee on Education (deputy chair)
• Standing Committee on Energy
• Special Standing Committee on Members´ Services

Prior to his election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Hehr practiced law with the firm of Fraser Milner Casgrain since 2001.

Mr. Hehr pursued postsecondary studies at Mount Royal College and completed both his bachelor of arts degree and bachelor of laws degree at the University of Calgary, where he was named graduate of the decade and ranked among the top 40 graduates in 40 years.

Active in his community, Mr. Hehr has served on the following boards:

• National Education Association of Disabled Students, president
• Calgary Advisory Committee on Accessibility, chair
• Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta), chair
• Calgary Downtown West Community Association
• United Way of Calgary Leaders Committee
• Calgary Canuck Alumni Association

Mr. Hehr has a keen interest in current events and enjoys hockey and baseball.

March 18, 2013

Honourable Dave Hancock, Edmonton-Whitemud

Father in Heaven, we thank you for Hon. Dave Hancock and the position he holds in our provincial government. We pray for wisdom and strength to handle the concerns of the day. Shine your light upon difficult situations and give him the understanding and the solutions that are needed. We thank you for his colleagues and we pray in all their daily administration that they would continue to work together for the betterment of our province. Amen

Minister of Human Services

Government House Leader

Dave Hancock is in his fifth term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Whitemud. On May 8, 2012, he was appointed Minister of Human Services and Government House Leader.

In addition, Dave currently serves as a member of the Operations Committee and the Cabinet Policy Committee on Public Health & Safety.

Prior to his current appointment, Dave served as Minister of Education, vice-chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services and as a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee and the Treasury Board.

In his third term, Dave served as Minister of Health and Wellness and as Government House Leader. He was also appointed as a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee, Treasury Board, the Legislative Review Committee, the Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing Committee, and the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Services.

He has previously served as the Minister of Advanced Education, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, and vice-chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Education and Employment. During each of his terms in office, Dave has served as a member of Treasury Board and the Agenda and Priorities Committee.

Dave is a lawyer by profession and was a partner with Matheson and Company, Barristers and Solicitors, before entering public service. He received an arts degree in political science and economics, and a law degree from the University of Alberta.

He is a strong believer in giving back to the community. He supports numerous nonprofit and service organizations as time permits, including Success By 6, Meals on Wheels, and Kiwanis Club.

Dave was born in Fort Resolution, N.W.T. He lived in Hazelton, B.C., and the northern Alberta community of Fort Vermilion, graduating from La Crête Public School before moving to Edmonton to attend university.

He and his wife, Janet, have three children: Ian, Janis and Janine.

May 14, 2012

MLA Jason Hale, Strathmore-Brooks

Father God, we thank you for MLA Jason Hale and the blessing he is today to the people of his constituency. Fill him with compassion and care for the people who come with their concerns. Thank you that you fill him with hope for a good outcome no matter what he faces and to convey that hope to others he meets. We pray that both he and his family would experience your goodness all through their lives. In Jesus name, Amen

Jason Hale was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Strathmore-Brooks on April 23, 2012. He is a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Mr. Hale was born and raised near Bassano. In 2010 the Hale family celebrated a century of living in the community. He and his wife and two sons currently run a cow-calf operation. Mr. Hale has also worked as a consultant in the oil and gas sector and as a professional bullfighter.

Mr. Hale graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) with a chemical technology diploma.

An active member of his community, Mr. Hale has been a member of the Bassano Rodeo Committee for the past eight years and a director of the Bassano Agricultural Society for the past three years. He has also regularly volunteered as a coach and manager with community hockey and baseball teams.

Mr. Hale and his family reside on their farm in Bassano.

July 13, 2012

Honourable Doug Griffiths, Battle River-Wainwright

We thank you Lord for Hon. Doug Griffiths. Please bring him the wisdom he needs today to accomplish everything he has to do. We pray that he would be able to work unhindered and achieve his goals. Bless him whether he is in session in Caucus, in his office or with his family. In Jesus name, Amen

Minister of Municipal Affairs

Doug Griffiths was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta at the age of 29 for the constituency of Wainwright in a by-election on April 8, 2002. He was re-elected to the Legislature to represent the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright on November 22, 2004, March 3, 2008, and for a fourth term on April 23, 2012.

On May 8, 2012 Mr. Griffiths was named Minister of Municipal Affairs, a position he was originally sworn into in October 2011.

Previous appointments include serving as parliamentary assistant for the Department of Finance and Enterprise and as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. He also served on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Public Safety and Services
• Standing Committee on Health
• Public Accounts
• Standing Committee on the Economy
• Alberta Grain Commission (vice-chair)
• Private Members Business House Strategy Committee (chair)
• Standing Policy Committee on Energy and Sustainable Development (chair)
• Rural Development Strategies Task Force (chair)
• Agenda and Priorities Committee
• Standing Policy Committee on Economic Development and Finance
• Standing Policy Committee on Agriculture and Municipal Affairs
• Learning Alberta Steering Committee
• Health Services Utilization and Outcomes Commission (now called the Health Quality Council)
• MLA Committee on Strengthening Alberta’s Role in Confederation
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts (deputy chair)
• Standing Committee on Resources and Environment

Before becoming a Member of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Griffiths received an honours degree in philosophy and a degree in education, both from the University of Alberta. During the three years prior to his election he taught at Byemoor School, where he was nominated every year for an award in teaching, once for the Edwin Parr Award and twice for the Pan Canadian Student Choice Award.

Mr. Griffiths and his wife, Sue, have two boys, Austin (born December 2005) and Brady (born August 2008).

May 14, 2012

MLA Hector Goudreau, Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley

Heavenly Father, we  thank you for MLA Hector Goudreau and for his many years of service in   Dunvegan – Central Peace Notley. We pray for continued health and strength for him as he works tirelessly for what is best for Albertans. We ask for creative solutions to be given to him. We pray for protection for him, his wife and daughters. We pray also for joy in his position at the Legislature as well as in his community involvement, In Jesus name, Amen

Hector Goudreau was elected to his fourth term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley on April 23, 2012. Currently Mr. Goudreau serves on the Standing Committee on Private Bills, the Standing Committee for Public Accounts, the Standing Committee for Families and Communities and the Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee.

Mr. Goudreau has served as chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Development, the deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and as a member of the Standing Committee on Community Development, Standing Committee on Alberta´s Economic Future, the Special Standing Committee on Members´ Services and the Legislative Review Committee.

Previously, Mr. Goudreau served as Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Employment and Immigration and Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture. He also served as Deputy Government House Leader.

Mr. Goudreau has served as a member of the Standing Policy Committee on Agriculture and Municipal Affairs, vice-chair of the Alberta Grain Commission, a member of the Historic Dunvegan Advisory Committee and a member of the Heritage Savings Trust Fund Committee. He has also served as a member of the standing committees on Private Bills and Public Accounts as well as the Standing Policy Committee on Learning and Employment.

Mr. Goudreau sat as a council member with the town of Falher and also spent some time as deputy mayor.

Born on October 11, 1950, Mr. Goudreau was raised on a dairy farm in Beaumont. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor of science degree, majoring in agriculture. He also completed a number of courses at the universities of Duluth, Minnesota and Montana.

With 27 years as a district agriculturist, he has worked as a crop specialist for the provincial government, was the assistant manager of Falher Alfalfa, an agronomist in Australia, farmed with his family and has his own farm. Mr. Goudreau was a recipient of the government of Alberta’s employee award for 25 years of service.

Mr. Goudreau is and has been involved with community and professional organizations, including:

• Alberta Institute of Agrologists, member
• Agricultural Society, member
• Agriculture-related organizations: seed cleaning plants, AADC and a canola product team
• Peace County Development Corporation, chair
• Falher and Area Economic Development Committee
• SCENO - Enterprise Centre
• Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association (SARDA)
• Northwest Corridor Development Corporation, member
• Smoky River Water Co-op, member
• Smoky River trade shows
• Knights of Columbus, member
• Canadian Parents for French
• School committees, church committees

He received the Knights of Columbus Knight of the Year award in 1987.

Mr. Goudreau lives in Falher with his wife, Angeline. They have three daughters: Micheline, Monique and Melanie. In his free time he enjoys travelling, fishing, curling, reading and farming.

May 2, 2013