Bruce McAllister - MLA for Chestermere-Rocky View

Lord God today, we pray for MLA Mr. Bruce McAllister asking that Your blessing would be on him and all of his family and that health and prosperity would be his portion.  May it be a comfort to him, to know that God’s hand is upon him and will guide him as he places the concerns of the people first.  We are thankful that he has been faithful to do this without wavering or first considering personal agenda.  May Your favor surround him Lord, in all his decision making.  Amen.

Bruce McAllister was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Chestermere-Rocky View on April 23, 2012.

In addition to serving as the Official Opposition Education and Advanced Education critic, Mr. McAllister serves on the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

He previously served on the Standing Committee on Families and Communities and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

Mr. McAllister was born Fredericton, New Brunswick, and has called Alberta home for the majority of his life. After completing a diploma in broadcast journalism from Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario, he began a 20-year career in journalism that took him to Halifax, Winnipeg, Medicine Hat and Calgary.

Most recently Mr. McAllister anchored Global TV Calgary’s morning show.

An active member of his community, Mr. McAllister has worked as a spokesperson and master of ceremonies in support of countless community causes. Sports, literacy and seniors’ events are especially important to him.

Mr. McAllister lives in Chestermere with his wife, Lisa, and their three children. He enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing hockey, golf and reading.