Mr. Hector Goudreau - MLA for Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley

Dear Father in Heaven, we gratefully bring MLA Hector Goudreau before You today as he carries out his role providing leadership in the constituency of Dunvegan – Central Peace – Notley.  Thank You for wisdom and understanding for the important decisions he needs to make and for those individuals You surround him with those to assist him in meeting his objectives.  We pray that he would sense Your presence and that he and his family experience Your love and peace in their lives.  Amen. 

Hector Goudreau was elected to his fourth term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley on April 23, 2012.

Mr. Goudreau currently serves as a chair of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

He previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills, the Standing Committee on Families and Communities and the Standing Committee for Privileges, Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and the Select Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee.

Mr. Goudreau has served as chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Community Development, a member and as the deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and as a member of the Select Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee the Standing Committee on Community Development, Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future, the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services and the Legislative Review Committee.

Previously, Mr. Goudreau served as Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Employment and Immigration and Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture. He also served as Deputy Government House Leader.

Mr. Goudreau has served as a member of the Standing Policy Committee on Agriculture and Municipal Affairs, vice-chair of the Alberta Grain Commission, a member of the Historic Dunvegan Advisory Committee and a member of the Heritage Savings Trust Fund Committee. He has also served as a member of the standing committees on Private Bills and Public Accounts as well as the Standing Policy Committee on Learning and Employment.

Mr. Goudreau sat as a council member with the town of Falher and also spent some time as deputy mayor.

Born on October 11, 1950, Mr. Goudreau was raised on a dairy farm in Beaumont. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor of science degree, majoring in agriculture. He also completed a number of courses at the universities of Duluth, Minnesota and Montana.

With 27 years as a district agriculturist, he has worked as a crop specialist for the provincial government, was the assistant manager of Falher Alfalfa, an agronomist in Australia, farmed with his family and has his own farm. Mr. Goudreau was a recipient of the government of Alberta’s employee award for 25 years of service.

Mr. Goudreau is and has been involved with community and professional organizations, including:

• Alberta Institute of Agrologists, member
• Agricultural Society, member
• Agriculture-related organizations: seed cleaning plants, AADC and a canola product team
• Peace County Development Corporation, chair
• Falher and Area Economic Development Committee
• SCENO - Enterprise Centre
• Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association (SARDA)
• Northwest Corridor Development Corporation, member
• Smoky River Water Co-op, member
• Smoky River trade shows
• Knights of Columbus, member
• Canadian Parents for French
• School committees, church committees

He received the Knights of Columbus Knight of the Year award in 1987.

Mr. Goudreau lives in Falher with his wife, Angeline. They have three daughters: Micheline, Monique and Melanie. In his free time he enjoys travelling, fishing, curling, reading and farming.

Mrs. Yvonne Fritz - MLA for Calgary-Cross

God in Heaven, we pray today for MLA Mr. Yvonne as she serves her constituency of Calgary – Cross with passion and joy.  Bless her today in her many significant dealings with people in committees and in community interactions.  Grant her favour with all she connects with.  Bless her as well with health and vitality and strength for her travels.  Amen.

Yvonne Fritz was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as the Member for Calgary-Cross in 1993 and was elected for her sixth term on April 23, 2012. She currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills, the Standing Committee on Families and Communities and the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services.

In addition to her duties as a Member, she served as chair of the Standing Committee on Public Health and Safety during the 27th Legislature and more recently as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee of Privileges, Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

Previously she served as Minister of Children and Youth Services. In her capacity as Minister of Children and Youth Services, she worked with families and communities to provide nurturing, safe environments for children and youth. In addition to her ministerial appointment, she served as a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee.

Initially named to Cabinet in 2004, Mrs. Fritz served as Minister of Seniors and Community Supports, Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development in 2007 and Minister of the newly-created Housing and Urban Affairs in 2008.

Prior to serving as a Minister of the Crown, Mrs. Fritz served as the Chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Managing Growth Pressures, as a member of Treasury Board and chaired both the Alberta Multicultural Commission and the Women’s Breast Cancer Screening Council. She also sponsored three Private Members’ Bills, including a bill for mandatory bicycle helmet use for children and teenagers.

From 1988 until 1993, Mrs. Fritz served as a City of Calgary Alderman in Ward 5, one of Canada’s largest civic ridings.

Prior to seeking elected office, Mrs. Fritz worked as a registered nurse at Calgary General Hospital for over 20 years.

As a long-time resident of Calgary-Cross, Mrs. Fritz is an active member in local associations and a strong advocate for volunteerism and community involvement.

She is married to Lanny; they have two grown children.

Mr. Rick Fraser - MLA for Calgary-South East

Thank You Lord God in Heaven for Mr. Rick Fraser as he serves the people of Alberta, as MLA for Calgary – South East.  We pray for wisdom and understanding to deal with difficult issues and that he would be aware of urgent situations that need to be addressed.  Thank You for the good deeds he does for our province and may they be returned to him in abundance.  May Mr. Fraser experience Your blessing today upon him and his family.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Rick Fraser was elected to his first term as the Member for Calgary-South East on April 23, 2012. He currently serves as Legislative Secretary, Ambulance Services (reporting to the Minister of Health). He also serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

He previously served as Associate Minister of Public Safety and as the Associate Minister of Recovery and Reconstruction of High River. As well he has served as a member of the following committees:

• Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services
• Standing Committee on Families and Communities
• Strategic Tourism and Marketing Council
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts
• Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship

Mr. Fraser also served as Deputy Government Whip. Like so many Canadians, one of Mr. Fraser’s passions is the game of hockey. Upon graduating high school, he was drafted eighth overall in the 1994 East Coast Hockey League free agent draft by the Columbus Chill. He has enjoyed sharing his love for teamwork and volunteerism by coaching various sports teams in and around his community.

After three and a half years of college, he earned his advanced-care paramedic diploma in the University of Alberta Faculty of Augustana paramedic program. As an advanced-care paramedic, he was responsible for all advanced life-saving procedures outside of a hospital setting combined with advanced treat-and-release, and treat-and-refer protocols for the sick and injured anywhere in Alberta. In addition, Mr. Fraser has served the public for 12 years working for the ambulance service.

Mr. Fraser was a leader in his profession, operating as crew chief in Calgary and teaching advanced cardiac life support to EMS staff, physicians, nurses and students at Lakeland College in Camrose. From 2008 to 2010 he served as president of Calgary paramedics. 

Additionally, he sat on the Alberta College of Paramedics committee that is responsible for developing a critical care paramedic program and overseeing continuing education for all EMS staff in Alberta. Mr. Fraser also advocates for new paramedic students as the practicum co-ordinator for the Calgary zone of Lakeland College.

Born and raised in Calgary, Rick Fraser and his wife Mishelle are now raising two young sons in Calgary’s southeast side.

Mr. Rod Fox - MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka

Bless MLA Mr. Rod Fox in his riding of Lacombe and Ponoka.  Thank you for giving him insight and guidance as he carries out the many responsibilities and tasks before him.  We pray You would empower him and cause him to continue to be effective as he serves and gives leadership to the people of Lacombe – Ponoka.  May he experience your love and kindness, today.  In Your Name Lord God, Amen.

Rod Fox was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lacombe-Ponoka on April 23, 2012. He currently serves as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Futures and is also a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

He previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills.

Mr. Fox was born and raised in Whitecourt and currently calls Lacombe home. His professional background is in insurance, finance, marketing, managing and business relations. Until his election to the Legislative Assembly he was sales manager for the largest Canadian-owned insurance premium finance company in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

Mr. Fox has been heavily involved in federal politics in the riding of Wetaskiwin. He has also been active at the local level, having served as a director on the Lacombe Economic Development Board from 2006 to 2007 and having run for Lacombe Town Council in 2007.

Mrs. Heather Forsyth - MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek

Father in Heaven, we pray for your blessings to rest upon MLA Mrs. Heather Forsyth, as she represents her constituency of Calgary – Fish Creek.   May You enable her to serve her constituency with wisdom and passion.  Grant her the strength she needs to carry out her responsibilities and grace for the many roles and tasks.  Bless her and all of her family.  Amen

Heather Forsyth was first elected MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek in 1993. On January 4, 2010, Mrs. Forsyth joined the Wildrose Caucus. She currently serves as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services.

She previously served on the following standing committees of the Legislative Assembly:

• Families and Communities (deputy chair)
• Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Public Accounts
• Public Health and Safety
• Alberta Heritage Savings Trust fund
• Private Bills
• Government Services

As a result of her work with children, in 2002 she was named Reader’s Digest Canadian Hero. One of her greatest honours was being bestowed the Blackfoot name Aahsoikinnah-kaiki, which means healing woman.

Prior to becoming an MLA, Mrs. Forsyth worked as a sales and marketing manager in the advertising industry for 15 years, during which she received the Silver Marketing Award and the 1989 President’s Award.

Prior to entering provincial politics, she also volunteered with community groups, the Children’s Wish Foundation, the provincial Youth Justice Committee, the Alberta Social Services Appeal Advisory Board and the Calgary Board of Health.

Mrs. Forsyth is an avid reader and enjoys playing golf, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She is also the founder and current chair of the Peanut Butter Classic Society, a non-profit organization which puts on a golf tournament yearly to raise much-needed funding for charities that help women and children. A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she lives in Calgary with her husband, Gordon, and has two sons.

Ms. Jacquie Fenske - MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

Dear Heavenly Father we pray today for MLA Jacquie Fenske.  May she be blessed as she goes about her daily tasks and committee meetings.    Keep her in Your perfect peace and give her the strength, wisdom and understanding to be the leader You have created her to be.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Jacquie Fenske was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville on April 23, 2012. She currently serves on the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

She previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship, the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future and the Select Special Conflicts of Interest Act Review Committee.

Ms. Fenske earned a bachelor of education degree at the University of Alberta and taught for Edmonton public schools prior to operating her family’s group of companies, Fifendekel. In addition to her teaching and business pursuits, she served on Strathcona county council on two separate occasions, from 1995 to 1998 and from 2004 to 2012.

A third-generation Strathcona county resident, Ms. Fenske has served on numerous provincial and local boards in the past decade. She was regional director of the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies as well as having served as president of the Josephburg Agricultural Society. Ms. Fenske has also served as the president of the Fort Saskatchewan Junior B Hockey club but her passion lies in the performing arts. She has directed several musical productions including Grease and Guys and Dolls.

Ms. Fenske is an active volunteer with Northlands. She lives southeast of Josephburg near Elk Island Park with her family.

Honourable Kyle Fawcett - MLA for Calgary-Klein

Heavenly Father, we thank You and pray for Honourable Kyle Fawcett.   May he use his gifting’s, knowledge and resources to bring about much improvement in our province of Alberta.  May he know and sense Your presence in guiding him as he goes about his busy schedule, and may he experience divine connections to get the jobs accomplished.  In Jesus Name, Amen. 

Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

Kyle Fawcett was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Klein on April 23, 2012. On September 15, 2014, he was sworn in as Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. He continues to serve as the vice-chair of the Treasury Board, and as a member of the Government’s committee on Agenda and Priorities.

Previous cabinet postings include serving as Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour, the Associate Minister – Recovery and Reconstruction of Southwest Alberta, the Associate Minister of Finance and as parliamentary assistant for Treasury Board and Enterprise. He has also served as a member of the following:

• Southern Alberta Recovery Ministerial Task Force
• Treasury Board
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts
• Standing Committee on Finance
• Standing Committee on the Economy
• Standing Committee on Health
• Standing Committee on Private Bills
• Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services
• Government Legislation Review Committee
• Youth Secretariat (chair)
• Alberta Delegate Council for the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER)
• Cabinet Policy Committee on the Economy (chair)
• Cabinet Policy Committee on Health

Before serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Fawcett provided research consultant services in support of both private industry and non-profit projects.

In addition, Mr. Fawcett served as a trustee from 2004 to 2007 with the Calgary Board of Education. He served in a variety of capacities, including:

• chair of both the audit committee and the policy committee
• board liaison to the Calgary Board of Education/Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) Liaison Committee
• board representative to the ATA collective agreement interpretation committee

A graduate of the University of Calgary, Mr. Fawcett has a bachelor of arts degree in political science and economics.

Born and raised in Calgary, Mr. Fawcett has kept active in the community, coaching youth baseball and football and mentoring junior and senior high school youth in northeast Calgary as part of the Alberta Mentorship Foundation for Youth program and the Impact Society Heroes program.

In November 2012, Mr. Fawcett was named one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 in Avenue magazine for his leadership, contributions, and achievements in Calgary and our province.

Kyle and his wife Ashley live in the Calgary community of Mount Pleasant.