Dear Lord, we
remember the Honourable Ric McIver in prayer today. We ask that you will
provide him ongoing strength, wisdom and insight into representing the needs of
his riding of Calgary –Hays effectively. With the additional responsibilities
placed upon he and his constituents due to the recent flooding in Calgary,
would you grant he and they the endurance, patience and clarity to resolve the
many challenges expeditiously. As well, in his role as Minister of
Transportation, empower him to successful tackle the important matters of his
ministerial portfolio. Lastly, may you bless he and his family with strength
and well being as he applies himself to the many demands upon him. Give him
ongoing peace and joy in his work and personhood. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Minister of Transportation
Ric McIver was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for
Calgary-Hays on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012, he was sworn in as Minister of
Transportation and was named a member of the Treasury Board committee. He is
the first Minister of Transportation for Alberta to be selected from one of its
major cities.
Ric previously served the residents of Calgary-Hays as the alderman on
Calgary city council for ward 12 from 2001 to 2010, a span of three terms. In
that time he served on the board of the Alberta Urban Municipalities
Association, the Calgary Police Commission and the Metropolitan Calgary
Foundation. He also served as chair of the Calgary Housing Company.
Ric became an Albertan on July 26, 1981. He has worked in the food
industry in many different roles, including national sales manager and sales
and marketing manager of different organizations. He has also owned and
operated a food distribution and marketing wholesale business.
Ric
is married to Christine, the founder and CEO of the Kids Cancer Care Foundation
of Alberta. Between them they have four children and two grandchildren, all
living in Calgary.
October 4, 2012
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