Thank you for the Hon. Frank Oberle’s
service to Peace River area and for his love of the outdoors. I pray for wisdom and joy as he serves in the
Legislature. Bless his wife and family
and I pray for many special times together for them, in Jesus name.
Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities
Frank Oberle was elected to his third term as a Member of the
Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Peace River on April
23, 2012. On May 8, 2012, he was named Associate Minister of Services for
Persons with Disabilities (reporting to the Minister of Human Services).
During his second term, in addition to his role as MLA, Mr. Oberle
served as Minister of Sustainable Resource Development.
Previously, he has also served as Solicitor General and Minister of
Public Security, Chief Government Whip and on the following standing committees
of the Legislative Assembly:
- Privileges
and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
- Resources
and Environment
- Private
Bills Committee
- Public
Accounts Committee
Mr. Oberle studied forest resource technology at the College of New
Caledonia in Prince George in 1980 and obtained his bachelor of science in
forestry from the University of New Brunswick in 1988. Mr. Oberle won the
Governor General’s award (gold medal) in forestry in 1988, the highest
university achievement.
From 1988 to 2004, Mr. Oberle worked for Daishowa-Marubeni International
Ltd., first as a management forester and then as senior forestry advisor. He is
a registered professional forester (RPF) with the College of Professional
Foresters (CAPF).
Mr. Oberle is no stranger to the political arena. His father, Frank
Oberle Sr., was a Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River from 1973
to 1993 and held portfolios including Minister of Forestry and Minister of
State for Science and Technology.
Mr. Oberle is an active member of the community and has been involved
with many boards and organizations:
- Métis
Harvesting Committee
- Co-chair
Alberta Forest Research Institute (AFRI) from 2004 to 2006
- Parent
council, Good Shepherd school
- Economic
Development Board chair for Peace River in 2000
- RCMP
Community Advisory Board from 2001 to 2004
- Peace
River town council from 2001 to 2004
- Member
of the East Peace Regional Landfill Board from 2001 to 2004
He and his wife, Debbie, have two children and in his spare time he
enjoys fishing, woodworking and river boating.
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