MLA Sandra Jansen, Calgary-NorthWest

Lord thank you for Sandra Jansen.  As she serves Calgary Northwest as the MLA, show her how to govern with wisdom and integrity.  May you use her experience as a journalist to give insight and leadership to those who may be less experienced in dealing with the media.  Thank you for her volunteer spirit Lord.  Give her a voice to speak for those who can not speak and I thank you Lord for her generous heart to give and serve those less fortunate.  May you honour that within her.  

Sandra Jansen was elected to her second term as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-North West on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.  She previously served as Associate Minister of Family and Community Safety and as a member of the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Public Accounts
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Standing Committee on Families and Communities
• Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee
• Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future

She also served as Deputy Government Whip, chair of the Calgary caucus and co-chair of the Alberta Film Advisory Council.

Ms. Jansen earned a broadcasting diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and later studied French at McGill University. She also holds a master's degree in professional communications from Royal Roads University. Ms. Jansen is an experienced journalist, having spent 23 years in the field, including 10 years as a national news anchor at CTV News Channel in Toronto. She also hosted the City TV Calgary show Your City from 2007 to 2010. Ms. Jansen later served as Premier Alison Redford's southern Alberta communications manager from October 2011 to March 2012.

A passionate advocate and dedicated volunteer, over the years she has been a spokesperson and a volunteer for the United Way, Calgary Health Trust, and Ronald McDonald House and a board member at the Calgary Girls' School. Ms. Jansen is an acrylic artist and has donated more than 50 paintings to various charities in the Calgary area.

MLA Debbie Jabbour, Peace River

Jesus we thank You for MLA Debbie Jabbour and her willingness to serve the people of her constituency in Peace River. Thank You that You are leading and guiding her as she serves in the role of Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees. We thank You that MLA Jabbour has a heart to help people and ask that You continue to open doors that will bring healing and wholeness into people’s lives. We declare Your blessing and protection over her and her family in Jesus Name.

Debbie Jabbour was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Peace River, on May 5, 2015. On June 11, 2015, she was elected Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees.

She currently serves as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services. She previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices.

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, she worked as a mental health specialist for 10 years with Almasana Creative Wellness as well as with Alberta Health Services in the year prior to her election. During this same time period she also worked as an analyst with Alberta Health, financial accountability and as a Hansard input editor with the Alberta Legislative Assembly. Prior to that, she worked in administrative roles, as a freelance writer and as a professional musician.

Born in Edmonton, Ms. Jabbour currently resides in High Level. Her grandparents on both sides came to Canada in the early 1900s. With the exception of two years in Central America Ms. Jabbour has called Alberta home her entire life.

She received her master of counselling in 2010 from the University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge and Athabasca University. In 2003 she received her bachelor of arts with a major in psychology and communications. She also holds a certificate in career counselling and is a provisional psychologist.

MLA Grant Hunter, Cardston-Taber-Warner

God, Grant has such an important role speaking into issues of Alberta's economic future, especially in our present economy. Please give him, and the other members of this committee, incredible wisdom and insight, so that they can make excellent decisions. As they carry this heavy burden, give them each extra compassion and empathy. Guide them, encourage them, and help them to work together as a team.  For Grant specifically, help him to know what is right and be willing to say it, even if others may disagree. Please bless him and remind him that you love him at all times and in every circumstance. Amen.

Grant Hunter was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cardston-Taber-Warner on May 5, 2015. He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

He currently serves as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship. Previously Mr. Hunter served as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Prior to his election Mr. Hunter operated Hunter Construction, a residential and commercial construction company. He has also worked in the import and export business, in the media industry and as a former teacher in Alberta.

Mr. Hunter has served as a board member for several political and community organizations, including the Cardston Lions Club. He resides in Cardston with his wife, Angie, and their five children.