Mrs. Kerry Towle - MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake

Dear God, thank you that You are with MLA Mrs. Kerry Towle in her role in the Alberta Legislature.   We ask that You would grant her a new measure of wisdom and strength as she diligently serves the people of Innisfail – Sylvan Lake.  We pray that she would have the ability and the resources to meet the needs of those around her.   May she sense Your presence with her as she goes about her day.  In Your Name,  Amen.

Kerry Towle was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake on April 23, 2012. She sits on the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities. She previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta´s Economic Future.

A graduate of Innisfail high school and Reeves College, Mrs. Towle has worked in real estate for the past six years and is an Associate Broker. Prior to this, she worked for almost 10 years with the David Thompson Regional Health Authority as the executive assistant to the Nursing Leader. She also worked in human resources with the department of Indian and northern affairs, now known as Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

Mrs. Towle and her husband were turkey producers from 2003 to 2008.

Mrs. Towle was a strong advocate for her brother Ron who had Huntington’s Disease until his death in 2010.

She served for six years with the Royal Canadian Army Cadets as both a cadet and a cadet officer in Red Deer and Whitehorse, Yukon.

Mrs. Towle has hiked the Chillkoot Trail in the Yukon three times. Mrs. Towle and her family enjoy travelling and have backpacked extensively throughout Africa, Southeast Asia and Central America. 

Her family also hosts a Japanese high school student every year.

Dr. David Swann - MLA for Calgary-Mountain View

Father in Heaven we are grateful for Dr. David Swann and the expertise and experience he brings to our government here in Alberta that enables him to make decisions his constituents can be confident in.  We ask for strength for him today for all the tasks that are before him and direct his plans we pray.   Be with him and bless him with Your peace.  Amen.

David Swann was elected to his third term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary-Mountain View on April 23, 2012. From December 15, 2008 to September 12, 2011, Dr. Swann served as leader of the Alberta Liberal caucus, Her Majesty’s Official Opposition.

Dr. Swann was appointed to the Standing Committee on Private Bills on May 24, 2012, and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities on May 28, 2012.

He previously served as critic for Health and Wellness and Executive Council. Additionally, Dr. Swann served as a member of the following Standing Committees:

• Public Health and Safety
• Private Bills
• Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing

During his first term Dr. Swann was environment critic and also served as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Resources and Environment and as a member of the Private Bills Committee and the Standing Committee on Health.

Dr. Swann graduated from the University of Alberta with his B.MSc. in 1971, his MD in 1973 and from the University of Calgary with his FRCP(C) in 1988. He practised as a family physician from 1975 to 1984 and then as a public health consultant from 1988 to 2004.

Dr. Swann is active within his community and was responsible for initiating the Healthy City Project in Calgary in 1987. He was also a part of developing the first pesticide-free park in Calgary in 1998 and has been involved in a number of anti-sanctions, anti-war movements from 1995 to 2004, which included three trips to Iraq.

He was involved in the publication of Finding My Voice for Peace (from Canada and the New American Empire, ed. George Melnyk). Dr. Swann was also honoured with the Gold Star Teaching Award in both 1999 and 2003 from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary.

Dr. Swann has been actively involved in raising issues of human security and human rights both locally (farm-workers) and internationally (Darfur).

Dr. Swann and his wife, Laureen, have three children. During his free time he enjoys peace and justice work, music and singing, jogging, woodworking and writing.

Mr. Rick Strankman - MLA for Drumheller-Stettler

Heavenly Father , we thank You for MLA Mr. Rick Strankman what he has done and continues to do  for the community of Drumheller – Stettler.  We pray that he would enjoy his work and that You would guide him in his plans and in the tasks before him.   We also pray for him and his family, that they would experience Your presence in their lives and be blessed in many ways.   Amen.

Rick Strankman was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Drumheller-Stettler on April 23, 2012. In addition to serving on both the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the legislative policy committee on Alberta’s Economic Future, he is the Tourism, Parks and Recreation critic.

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.

His commitment to public service began early on and as a youth Mr. Strankman was honored 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 licence 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

Dear Lord, we pray today thanking You for the Livingstone –Macleod MLA, Mr. Pat Stier and the role he has been called to fulfill in our Alberta Government.   It is our prayer that he would experience strength equal to the work that is before him.  We pray God that You would order his day so that he can complete all the important tasks and see the individuals he needs to see today.   God Bless him and fill him with Your peace.   In Your Name Jesus we pray,  Amen.

Pat Stier was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Livingstone-Macleod on April 23, 2012. He was appointed to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship on May 28, 2012.

Mr. Stier has lived in Alberta’s foothills region his entire life. He was raised 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 experience working with and for municipal government. He served as a councillor with the Municipal District of Foothills from 2004 to 2007. He served as President of the Dunbow Road Area Residents Association from 1988 to 1999.

Honourable Richard Starke - MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster

Dear Father God, we thank You today for the important role Dr. Richard Starke plays in our Alberta Legislature.   Thank You as well that in the busyness of his schedule You will guide him to give attention and focus on the items of most importance.  May he be refreshed and have joy in his place of service and sense Your presence empowering him today in all he does.   In Your Name,  Amen

Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Richard Starke was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vermilion-Lloydminster on April 23, 2012. He was sworn-in as Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation on February 8, 2013.

Dr. Starke serves as a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee, Operations and Policy Cabinet Committee, Families and Community Ministerial Group, and Natural Resources and Environment Ministerial Group. Dr. Starke also serves as chair of the Private Members Business Committee.

In addition, he previously chaired the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and served as a member of the 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, as well 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, becoming an alderman at the age of 25 and serving 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. Both of their sons currently attend university.

Ms. Danielle Smith - MLA for Highwood

Dear Lord, please be with Ms. Danielle Smith MLA for Highwood and help her in the various task and duties in the significant role she has in our Alberta Legislative.   May she know with certainty that You are guiding her from day to day whether she meets with committee members or with individual constituents.  Grant her health and vitality for the work that is before her and we pray that You would bless her today.  Amen.

Leader of the Official Opposition

Danielle Smith was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Highwood on April 23, 2012. She was elected as leader of the Wildrose Party of Alberta on October 17, 2009. 

She sits on the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services and previously served on the Standing Committee on Alberta´s Economic Future.

Prior to entering politics, Ms. Smith was the director of provincial affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, CFIB. She worked with all levels of government to represent the interests of CFIB’s 10,000 small-business members in Alberta.

Before joining CFIB, Ms. Smith had extensive experience in the media. She was an editorial writer and columnist at the Calgary Herald for six years. She served as host of Global Sunday, a national current affairs television talk show, and was also the host of two programs on CKMX 1060 AM radio in Calgary, Health Frontiers and Standing Ground. She has made frequent guest appearances as a commentator on TV and radio.

Ms. Smith’s public policy experience began with an internship at the Fraser Institute. She was also elected as a trustee for the Calgary board of education and served as the director of the Alberta Property Rights Initiative and the Canadian Property Rights Research Institute.

Ms. Smith received a BA in English and a BA in economics from the University of Calgary. She married her husband, David Moretta in 2006 and is the proud stepmother of David’s son Jonathan. Danielle and David live in High River with their two dogs, Caine and Colt.

Dr. Raj Sherman - MLA for Edmonton-Meadowlark

We are thankful today God for MLA Dr. Raj Sherman and we pray that You will grant him wisdom and strength as he makes decisions for our province.  We ask that You God will help him and guide him as he carries out his duties as the Liberal leader.   Bless him and his family and we pray that they would prosper and be in good health.  In Jesus name we pray.  Amen.

Liberal Opposition Leader

Dr. Raj Sherman was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Meadowlark on April 23, 2012. He was appointed to the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and the Special Standing Committee on Members´ Services on May 24, 2012. He previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta´s Economic Future.

He served as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness from March 12, 2008, to November 22, 2010. In September 2011 he became Leader of the Official Opposition.

Dr. Sherman completed his medical studies at the University of Alberta, and after obtaining his MD from the Faculty of Medicine, he specialized in family and emergency medicine.

During his first term, medical career he served as a STARS flight physician, as president of the section of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), and as a member of the AMA Health Issues Council.

Active in his community, Dr. Sherman is a director of the Society for Helping Lives in Poverty, a past member of the McKernan housing community, and a soccer and basketball coach. He also runs a small construction business designing and building custom-made homes.

Dr. Sherman is a past member of the University of Alberta Senate and a clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine. He continues to be a keynote speaker and panellist at national health conferences.

Among his many professional accomplishments Dr. Sherman received a gold pin for his service with STARS, a bronze medal from the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories, and the Alan Drummond advocacy award from the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.

In July 2011 he was voted one of the 50 most influential Albertans by Alberta Venture magazine.

He continues practising emergency medicine on weekends in Edmonton, Alberta.

Honourable Donald Scott - MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin

Dear Heavenly Father please give Honourable Donald Scott the wisdom and strength to know how to do his job well and the courage to always speak the truth.   We pray that You would protect him and his family from all harm and danger.   Give him Your guidance and a sense of your presence with him today.   In Your Name, Amen.

Associate Minister of Accountability, Transparency and Transformation

Don Scott was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fort McMurray-Conklin on April 23, 2012, and was appointed by Premier Redford as the Associate Minister of Accountability, Transparency and Transformation on May 8, 2012.

A graduate of the University of New Brunswick and the University of Cambridge, Don has worked as a lawyer in Fort McMurray for more than 10 years. In 2006 he founded the McMurray Law Office, where he practises in the areas of family, real estate and business law. During his time in England in the late 1990s he served as an assistant solicitor with the Bloody Sunday inquiry, a 12-year public inquiry into the killing of 13 civilians by British soldiers. In 2010 Don was appointed to the Queen’s Counsel of Alberta.

Don served as councillor for ward 1 of the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo from October 2010 until his election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

An active community member and volunteer, Don was a board member of the United Way for six years , and previously served as president for the local chapter. He also volunteers as a board member of Legal Aid in Fort McMurray and Children First, and has served on the Northern Lights Health Region Ethics Committee for two years. Don has served as a Bencher for the Law Society of Alberta.

Don and his family live in the Thickwood area of Fort McMurray. He is an avid badminton and basketball player who also enjoys spending his free time hiking and fly-fishing.

Mr. Shayne Saskiw - MLA for Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills

Thank You Lord God for MLA Mr. Shayne Saskiw, and we appreciate the sensitivity he shows to the people of his constituency as he seeks to meet their varied needs.  We pray he would be directed in his daily schedule and appointments and that he would have time to get to know the people he serves.   May he be refreshed and energized today and may he know You are present with him.   Amen.

Shayne Saskiw was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills on April 23, 2012. He currently serves on the Select Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing. Previously he served on the Standing Committee on Families and Communities and the Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee.

Mr. Saskiw was born and raised in the Two Hills area and grew up working on the family purebred cattle farm. Mr. Saskiw, being awarded the Dean’s Citation in Law, has a Bachelor of Laws with Distinction from the University of Alberta, winning the Silver Medal. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction.

Mr. Saskiw practices law with a specialization in tax litigation, having worked at a premiere tax law boutique firm and clerked at the Tax Court of Canada in Ottawa.

Mrs. Janice Sarich - MLA for Edmonton-Decore

Dear Heavenly Father we are thankful  as citizens of Canada for the ability to choose those who we want to represent us.  We pray for MLA Janice Sarich that she may continue to make excellent decisions for the constituents of Edmonton – Decore.  We also pray for her family that they may be kept safe and that she may have the time to spend with them.  May she know that the important work she is doing for our province is appreciated and we pray God that You give her Strength to serve for many years ahead.

Janice Sarich was elected to her second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Decore on April 23, 2012. She currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee on Alberta´s Economic Future.

Previously she served as a member of the Standing Committee Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

In addition to serving as an MLA during her first term, she was appointed to the position of parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Education on March 12, 2008. In addition, she served as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Education, the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Education.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mrs. Sarich served as the Ward 2 Edmonton Catholic School Board trustee from 2001 to 2007. Before entering public service, Janice was president of her own business consulting company.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Mrs. Sarich has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a master’s of education degree from the University of Alberta. She also holds project management and project leadership certificates from NAIT.

An avid volunteer, Mrs. Sarich has been involved with the following community organizations:

• Junior League of Edmonton Advisory Committee
• Catholic Social Services - Children and Youth Family-Based Services Advisory Committee
• Public Interest Alberta’s – Democracy Task Force
• Advisory Committee member to the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights Symposium: A More Democratic Alberta: How Do We Get There?

Mrs. Sarich and her husband, Steve, have two children and live in Edmonton-Decore.

Mr. Peter Sandhu, MLA for Edmonton-Manning

Dear Lord, we thank You for Mr. Peter Sandhu and the good that he is doing in the region of Edmonton – Manning.  We pray that he will be in good health and that You would help him with the many everyday decisions he must make as an MLA.  We ask that You will protect him and guide him in the direction that will ensure the best decisions and policies are being made for all those living in our province.  Amen.

Mr. Sandhu was elected to his second term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Manning on April 23, 2012. He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

In addition to his regular duties as MLA, Mr. Sandhu previously served as a member of the following Standing Committees:

• Privileges, Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Alberta’s Economic Future
• Public Accounts
• Private Bills
• Finance

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Sandhu had significant experience as a businessman and community leader. He sits on the boards of several community-based organizations and has volunteered for the following organizations:

• East Indian Community Council
• Indo-Canadian Liaison Committee
• Sikh Federation of Edmonton (former president)
• Masters Games Kabaddi Committee

An active member of his community, Mr. Sandhu was the recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, recognizing his contribution to the city and province, and was also an Alberta Centennial Ambassador in 2005.

Mr. Sandhu was born in Manawan, India in the Punjab Province. He immigrated to Canada in 1979, and married his wife Kamal in 1984. They have three children: Preetinder, Bhavneet and Inderdeep.

Mr. Bruce Rowe, MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills

Dear Heavenly Father we are thankful for giving us a democratic government like the one we have here in Alberta and we pray for MLA Bruce Rowe that all of his decisions will affect Albertans in a positive way.  We ask Lord that You would give him joy in the work he does as he seeks to do it to the best of his ability.  We pray God that You would bless him and his family and that they would prosper in the pathway of life.  Amen.

Bruce Rowe was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills on April 23, 2012. He serves as the Official Opposition critic for Municipal Affairs. Mr. Rowe currently serves on the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Alberta´s Economic Future. Previously he served as deputy chair on the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Mr. Rowe was born and raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. After graduating from St. Louis high school, he became an electrician. Mr. Rowe owned and operated an electrical contracting company in Calgary for 35 years. He retired from the private sector in 2005, allowing him to focus his attention and energy on serving the people of Beiseker and all Albertans.

For 10 years Mr. Rowe was involved with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association as a director and vice-president. He also served as a director with the Alberta Municipal Services Corporation for eight years.

Mr. Rowe served the village of Beiseker in a variety of public roles, including councillor, mayor and library board member in the last 10 years.

Mr. Rowe and his wife, Carol, are proud to call Beiseker home. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. In his spare time he likes to play golf and restore old cars. He also previously served in the Uncle at Large program for three years.

Mr. George Rogers, MLA for Leduc-Beaumont

Heavenly Father, we pray today for Mr. George Rogers, MLA for the constituency of Leduc  - Beaumont.  We ask God that You would be with him and all our legislators when they are in the chambers that they would work together for the success of our great province.  It is our prayer God that You would give Mr. Rogers wisdom and the ability to make good decisions.  Almighty Father bless him and his family with peace and with health.  Amen.

Deputy Speaker, Chair of Committees

George Rogers was elected to his third term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Leduc-Beaumont April 23, 2012. He was elected Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees on May 23, 2012.

He currently serves on the following committees:

• Select Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee (chair)
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing

In addition, Mr. Rogers served as chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee for Public Health and Safety, deputy chair of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services and as a member of the following committees:

• Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee (chair)
• Select Special Information and Privacy Commissioner Search Committee
• Special Standing Committee on Members Services
• Standing Committee on Public Health and Safety
• Legislative Review Committee
• Select Special search committees for the Chief Electoral Officer and Ombudsman
• Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
• Private Bills
• Managing Growth Pressures
• Select Special Auditor General Search Committee
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• Standing Committee on Public Safety and Services

Mr. Rogers moved to Leduc in 1975 and is a graduate of Leduc Composite High. In 1980, he obtained a Diploma in Accounting from NAIT, followed by a Certificate in Local Government Studies from the University of Alberta in 1988.

He has worked as an assistant controller for an oil company, served as assistant treasurer for the City of Leduc, and assistant town manager for the Town Of Redcliff.

In 1992, he moved back to Leduc and started a successful real estate career with Royal Lepage. In the fall of 1992, He ran successfully for city council, and was re-elected in 1995. In 1998 he was elected mayor, and was re-elected in 2001. He was a 10-year board member of The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, and served as President from 2001 to 2003. He also served as a board member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. For his work with the AUMA, Mr. Rogers was recognized by Alberta Venture Magazine as one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential people in 2003. In 2012, Mr. Rogers was recognized by NAIT as one of the 50 outstanding grads of the past 50 years. He is the proud father of three adult children, and an avid community volunteer, who has been a member of the Leduc Lions Club for over 20 years.

Honourable Dave Rodney, MLA for Calgary-Lougheed

Dear Lord, we pray today for the Honorable Dave Rodney.  We thank You for leading and helping him to make good decisions and for the wisdom You have blessed him with.  It is our prayer that You will continue to guide him on the job and out in the community of Calgary – Lougheed.  We also pray for his family that You will bless them and keep them safe.  In Your name Father, Amen.

Associate Minister of Wellness (reporting to the Minister of Health)

Honourable Dave Rodney was elected to his third term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary-Lougheed on April 23, 2012. Premier Redford appointed Mr. Rodney to the provincial cabinet on May 8, 2012 as the new Associate Minister of Wellness for the province of Alberta. Dave has focused his activity on his constituency, but his government work has taken him across Canada, the US, Europe, and beyond.

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

• 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
• Co-founder 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 bio-documentary, 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.