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

Dear Lord, we ask today for Your blessing upon MLA, Mr. Bruce Rowe in the many things he does for us here in Alberta.  We pray that You will be with him and continue to give him the ability to make wise decisions.  We pray as well that he would sense Your presence in the busy and stressful times in his work.  Lead and guide him as he meets today with other legislators.  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

Lord, we present MLA Mr. George Rogers to You today in prayer.   We pray that he would feel Your presence and know that You care about him and the role he has in our legislature.  We ask that You would surround him with those who would strongly support his leadership during his time in office.  Bless him and his family with health and safety.  In Jesus name, 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 Alberta’s Economic Future
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing (deputy chair)

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:

• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• 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 Ombudsman
• Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
• Private Bills
• Managing Growth Pressures
• Select Special Auditor General Search Committee
• 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.

Mr. Dave Rodney - MLA for Calgary-Lougheed

Dear Lord, today we ask you to be with MLA Dave Rodney. We thank you for his strong leadership and ask that you would continue to make him effective as he seeks to bring about the best possible initiatives for our province. Bless him with good refreshing times with those important to him so he can be renewed to continue to carry out his mandate. Amen

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. He previously served as Associate Minister of Wellness for the province of Alberta. Mr. Rodney 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
• Cofounder 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 biodocumentary, 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.

Mr. Dave Quest - MLA for Strathcona-Sherwood Park

Dear Lord God, thank you for MLA Dave Quest as he serves those here in Alberta in the Strathcona – Sherwood Park region. We pray you would pour out your wisdom on him and grant him your guidance in his work on the committees he has been appointed to. Give him strength for each new day. Amen

Dave Quest was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Strathcona-Sherwood Park on April 23, 2012. He previously served as Associate Minister of Seniors.

In addition to his regular duties as an MLA, Mr. Quest previously served as a member of the following councils and committees:

• Standing Committee on Families and Communities (Chair)
• Legislative Review Committee
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Deputy Chair)
• Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services
• Ports-to-Plains Alliance (PTP) Board of Directors (Alberta Government Representative)
• Council of State Governments-WEST (CSG-WEST)
• Northlands Board of Directors
• Cabinet Policy Committee on Finance (Chair)
• Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund (Chair)
• Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Select Special Information and Privacy Commissioner Search Committee
• Seniors Advisory Council (Chair)
• Cabinet Policy Committee for Health
• Standing Committee on Private Bills
• Standing Committee on Health
• Select Special Auditor General Search Committee
• Select Special Ombudsman Search Committee

Additionally, he carried Bill 12, Body Armour Control Act, 2010; Bill 46, the Gunshot and Stab Wound Mandatory Disclosure Act, 2009; and Bill 60, the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2009; and most recently Bill 201, Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act, through the legislative process.

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Quest was the President of a rural General Motors dealership and a shareholder of an urban one.

Mr. Quest obtained a business diploma from NAIT in 1985 and served with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Alberta for 10 years, fulfilling various roles, including director, chair and director of the Canadian council. As well, he has been awarded a General Motors Dealer Award of Excellence.

Mr. Quest has been an active member of his community for nearly 25 years. During this time he fulfilled a variety of roles, including:

• Regional director for Elk Island on the provincial executive from 1998-2008
• Involvement with Friends of the Games Fundraising Committee for the 2007 Western Canada Summer Games
• Coaching Sherwood Park minor soccer teams from 2002 to 2006

Mr. Quest also has his private pilot’s licence and has completed six Edmonton half-marathons.

He and his wife, Fiona, live in Sherwood Park with their son Jack and two dogs.

Mr. Sohail Quadri - MLA for Edmonton-Mill Woods

Lord God in heaven, we would ask you today on behalf of Mr. Sohail Quadri that you would bless him in the many duties he fulfills as he carries out his role in our capitol city of Edmonton – Millwoods. Thank you for his strong leadership and we pray you would continue to guide him in all he does and bless his work. In your name, Amen

Sohail Quadri was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Mill Woods on April 23, 2012. In addition to his various responsibilities as an MLA he presently serves as Legislative Secretary to the Premier (reporting to the Premier) and is on the following committees:

• Select Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee (deputy chair)
• Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices
• Private Members’ Business Committee
• Montana-Alberta Bilateral Advisory Council
• Results Based Budgeting – Economic Development Challenge Panel

Previously Mr. Quadri served as deputy chair of the Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee and as a member of the Standing Committees on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing, and Public Accounts.

With a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Mr. Quadri found success as a local entrepreneur and small-business owner for several years before deciding to dedicate his time between politics and volunteering.

An advocate of many cultural and social events in the capital region, Mr. Quadri devotes a large portion of his time to volunteering. He is an active member of the Lions Club and was a founding member of the Millwoods Cricket Club. He sat on the board of directors for the Society to Defy Enmity Encourage Peace and the board of directors of the South Asian Long Term Care Foundation. In addition, he is known for his extensive fundraising in support of various humanitarian and relief efforts locally and abroad.

Mr. Quadri is an innate family man. He is very close to his extended family his three brothers, one sister, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Blake Pedersen - MLA for Medicine Hat

Father in Heaven, we thank you for Mr. Blake Pederson and his faithfulness and service to the constituents of Medicine – Hat. We ask that you would guide his steps and the plans he makes for each day. Bless him and help him to know that what he does for our province is appreciated and needed. Bless him with health and renewed strength. In your name, Amen

Blake Pedersen was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Medicine Hat in 2012, and is the Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities. He also serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Culture, Innovation, and Advanced Education, and sits on the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

Blake was born and raised in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan on the family farm. Following graduation from Gull Lake High School, Blake spent some time in Vancouver as a drummer with a country rock band, and later returned to Gull Lake and entered the work force with a local oilfield services supply company.

Blake participated in a 10-month Agricultural Exchange Program to Australia with the International Agricultural Exchange Association, and upon his return to Canada returned to the oilfield services supply industry. Since 1999, Blake has been the co-owner of a successful oilfield services supply company based in Redcliff.

Blake and Angela have called Medicine Hat home since 1996, and have a passion for their community, the arts, travel, and experiencing different cultures.

Ms. Bridget A. Pastoor - MLA for Lethbridge-East

Dear God, we pray for your blessings on Ms. Bridget Pastoor. Help her and guide her in all her decision making. We ask that you would bless her office in Lethbridge – East and that it would be a peaceful  place to work. Guide her in all her appointments and with the people she meets with today .In your mighty name we pray, Amen

Bridget A. Pastoor was elected to her third term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Lethbridge-East on April 23, 2012.

In addition to serving as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Ms. Pastoor also currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and on the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future.

Over the course of her three terms Ms. Pastoor has served on a number of additional Legislative Assembly standing committees, including:

• Families and Communities (chair)
• Public Health and Safety (deputy chair)
• Private Bills
• Government Services

Prior to her current service as a government MLA Ms. Pastoor served the Official Opposition in various capacities, including as Deputy Leader, as Whip and as shadow minister for the following government departments: Agriculture and Rural Development, Municipal Affairs and Seniors and Community Supports.

She also participated as a member of the three-person MLA Task Force on Continuing Care Health Services and Accommodation Standards and authored an adjunct report, Blueprint for Action.

Ms. Pastoor began her career with Air Canada. After raising three children, she returned to school and graduated from Lethbridge Community College as a registered nurse and later obtained a certificate as a geriatric specialist from Grant MacEwan. Ms. Pastoor worked as an RN at the Edith Cavell care centre from 1990 to 2004.

An active member of the community and political arena for many years, she has also served in the following capacities:

• Deputy returning officer for Elections Canada, Elections Alberta and the city of Lethbridge
• Member, Canadian Pension Appeals Board,1993 to 1997
• Alderwoman, Lethbridge city council, 1998 to 2004
• Board member, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, 1999 to 2002
• Chair, Council/Corporate Review of the city of Lethbridge, 2001 to 2004

As a city alderwoman she was also a member of the Library Board, the Exhibition Board and the Municipal Planning Commission. Further, she was a member of the University of Lethbridge Senate from 1985 to 1991, the Alberta Student Finance Board and the Canada Pension Appeals Board tribunal.

Ms. Pastoor was awarded a government of Canada commemorative medal for the 125th anniversary of confederation in 1992 and the government of Alberta centennial medal in 2005 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in2012. In 2009 she was awarded the YWCA of Lethbridge and district women of distinction award, and named the YWCA champion.

Born Bridget Antoinette Brennan in St. Boniface, Manitoba, she has three daughters, two of which have served as city councillors, two grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Her interests include social justice and political history.

Honourable Verlyn Olson, QC - MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose

Lord, we are asking you today to bless MLA Mr. Verlyn Olson and the large constituency he represents. Continue to give him clarity of thought and lead him as he seeks to make the right decisions for the people of central Alberta and our province. Fill his heart with your grace and peace and may he always be aware of your love and care for him. Amen

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

Verlyn Olson, QC, was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Wetaskiwin-Camrose on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012 he was named Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Mr. Olson serves as Deputy House Leader.

During his first term as MLA, Mr. Olson served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General. He also served as deputy chair on the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities; chair of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Workforce Planning Committee and as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Public Health & Safety.

Previously, Mr. Olson served on the Standing Committees on Public Accounts, Private Bills and Health.

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Olson was a partner with the law firm Andreassen Olson Borth, where his practice focused primarily on real estate, wills, estates and counselling small businesses, assisting farmers, families, seniors and dependent adults.

Additionally, since 1987 Mr. Olson has spoken at various seminars covering topics such as farm estate planning, wills and enduring powers of attorney.

Mr. Olson received both his bachelor of arts in history with distinction and a bachelor of laws from the University of Alberta.

Born and raised in Camrose, Mr. Olson has a long history of community involvement, including coaching local baseball and hockey and membership with the following organizations:

• Viking Cup International Hockey Tournament Steering Committee
• The Bethany Group (Health Care/Seniors Housing Board)
• Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation Board
• Camrose Sport Development Society
• Armena Athletic Association (chair)
• Camrose Lutheran College Corporation (Augustana University College) Board of Regents

He and his wife, Mardell, have three adult children and four grandchildren.

Ms. Cathy Olesen - MLA for Sherwood Park

Dear Lord, we are thankful that you have called and gifted MLA Cathy Olesen for her work of service to the Sherwood Park constituency. Renew her strength as she gives out and we pray for the knowledge and wisdom needed for the tasks ahead and the decision making that will continue to move our province forward. In your name, Amen

Cathy Olesen was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Sherwood Park on April 23, 2012.

In addition to serving as chair of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities, Ms. Olesen is a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing. She serves on the board of directors for Climate Change Central, and is also currently a member of the results-based budgeting challenge panel for municipalities and regional planning. More recently she was appointed to the MLA implementation team working on the review and implementation of the retail market review recommendations to strengthen Alberta’s retail electricity market.

She previously served as chair of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future.

Among western Canada’s earliest pioneers, Ms. Olesen’s McPhail ancestors came to what was then the Hudson’s Bay land grant, known as Rupert’s Land, to work in the fur trade well before Confederation.

Ms. Olesen was born in Winnipeg. She attended the University of Manitoba, receiving a bachelor of arts in political science and economics in 1981. The following year Ms. Olesen moved to Alberta, where she worked in environmental planning with the Energy Resources Conservation Board for five years. She was also a stay-at-home mother for seven years.

During this time she also cultivated her painting and volunteer work and was appointed as a public member of the Strathcona Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in 1992.

Ms. Olesen served as Strathcona county councillor in 1995 in urban and rural ward 4. First-term accomplishments included the establishment of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association, a co-operative association of four municipalities united to promote industrial development and stimulus within the capital region.

Ms. Olesen repeated her success in 1998, when through a plebiscite she championed the building of Millenium Place, the first recreational complex of its size in western Canada. Ms. Olesen was acclaimed councillor in 2001.

Ms. Olesen contested the mayor’s chair in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007. During Ms. Olesen’s six years as mayor, from 2004 to 2010, Strathcona county attracted substantial industrial and residential development: a new seniors’ lodge, miles of trails, the Ardrossan arena expansion, the new county library complex, the redevelopment of Broadmoor Arena and Clubhouse and the approval of the new Bethel fire station and training facility.

In addition to her role as mayor, Ms. Olesen has served on a wide range of boards and associations. She has served as vice-chair of the Capital Region Board, vice-chair of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association, director with the Capital Region Wastewater Commission, director of the Telus Community Board and president of the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association. She is also a member of the Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society.

Ms. Olesen is married to Rex Adam, and together they are proud parents of four accomplished adults.

Honourable Frank Oberle - MLA for Peace River

Heavenly Father, we reach out in our prayer today for the Honourable Frank Oberle as he serves in the beautiful Peace River region of our province. We ask that your hand would continue to bless and guide him as he sits on committees, puts plans into effect and converses with the important people he represents. Renew his strength and may he have joy in serving. Amen

Minister of Aboriginal Relations

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 and was appointed as Minister of Aboriginal Relations on December 13, 2013. He is also Deputy House Leader.

Mr. Oberle was formerly the Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities (reporting to the Minister of Human Services) and Minister of Sustainable Resource Development.

Previously, he has 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.

Premier Jim Prentice

Heavenly Father, we lift before you today the 16^th Premier of Alberta, Premier Jim Prentice. It is our prayer that your abundant blessing would rest upon him as he steps into his new role as Government Leader. We are grateful for the leadership gifts and abilities he brings to his portfolio and we ask that you would fill him with the wisdom, discernment and insight required to carry out the many tasks now set before him. We bring the newly chosen Cabinet Members before you; Robin Campbell, Stephen Mandel, Diana McQueen, Frank Oberle, Gordon Dirks, Manmeet Bhullar, Verlyn Olson, Heather Klimchuk, Kyle Fawcett, Jonathan Denis, Jeff Johnson, Don Scott, Maureen Kubinec, Wayne Drysdale, Stephan Khan, Ric McIver, Teresa Woo-Paw, Naresh Bhardwaj and David Dorward,  asking that they would be unified and strong. As we focus our prayer on Premier Jim Prentice, we pray that you would give him innovative ideas and initiatives that will move our province forward into success and prosperity and most important, that through his leadership Alberta would experience your blessing. Amen

Ms. Rachel Notley - MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you today for Ms. Rachel Notley as she service constituents in Edmonton – Strathcona. Give her the endurance and strength she needs and may she be effective in bringing positive change here in the Alberta capitol that will make a difference in the lives of people for years to come. Bless her with wholeness and health. Amen

Rachel Notley grew up in Fairview, Alberta, and is the daughter of former Alberta NDP leader Grant Notley and his wife Sandy.

Having grown up in a passionate political family that believed in the importance of building a fairer, more inclusive society, Rachel was naturally drawn to work to make her home province better, and first ran for election for the Alberta New Democrats in Edmonton-Strathcona in 2008. She was re-elected in 2012.

As the New Democrat critic for Human Services, Environment, Advanced Education and Justice, much of Rachel’s work has focused on issues such as improving the lives of children in government care, protecting our water and our land, and human rights advocacy.

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta, and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. She has worked for a variety of labour unions in both Alberta and British Columbia and served as a ministerial advisor to British Columbia’s Attorney General in the 1990s. Rachel’s work during her legal career focused on labour law, workers’ compensation advocacy and workplace health and safety issues.

Rachel lives in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona neighbourhood, along with her husband Lou and their two children Ethan and Sophie.