Mr. Rick Strankman - MLA for Drumheller-Stettler

Dear Lord, we ask for Your blessing to be upon MLA Rick Strankman.  We are grateful for him and all the work he does as he serves representing the people of Drumheller - Stettler.  We pray that You would grant him Your leading and guiding as he plans and organizes today.  We also pray that You would surround him with dedicated staff who can help him to accomplish the goals set before him.  In Jesus Name,  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 the Standing Committee on Private Bills, he is the Tourism, Parks and Recreation critic.

Previously, he served on the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future.

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.