Mr. Trevor Horne - MLA for Spruce Grove-St. Albert

Dear Lord, we are grateful for MLA Trevor Horne as he serves in our legislature.  We pray for his involvement on boards and committees and that he would be directed to make plans so Alberta may continue to grow in strength and towards a promising future.  Bless and refresh him today we pray and may he know he is appreciated.  In Jesus Name,  Amen.  

Trevor Horne was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Spruce Grove-St. Albert, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future and as a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Horne's focus centred primarily on involvement in his community. He volunteered during Alberta's 2012 general provincial election and 2013 municipal election. He was also previously involved in Scouts Canada.

More recently and while studying political science at MacEwan University, he served as chair of a post-secondary political association, beginning in 2012, and as policy chair for a political youth association, beginning in 2014.

He holds a graphic communications certificate from NAIT and attended MacEwan University from 2011 to 2015.

Mr. Horne was born in Edmonton and resides in St. Albert.

Honourable Sarah Hoffman - MLA for Edmonton-Glenora

Dear Heavenly Father we thank You for Honourable Sarah Hoffman, Edmonton – Glenora.  We ask that You would give her wisdom as she serves as Minister of Health and Minister to Seniors.  We pray that she would know what steps to take and when as she works to serve the best interests and needs of Seniors and all requiring health services.  May she be blessing with strength and vitality as she fulfills her role in the legislature.  In Jesus Name,  Amen.

Minister of Health

Minister of Seniors

Sarah Hoffman was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Glenora on May 5, 2015. She was appointed to serve as Minister of Health and Minister of Seniors on May 24, 2015.

Ms. Hoffman holds a master of education (educational policy studies) and a bachelor of education (secondary math) from the University of Alberta. She also has a bachelor of science (math) and a bachelor of arts (religion) from Concordia University College of Alberta.

Ms. Hoffman worked as a researcher prior to becoming a trustee for the Edmonton public school board. During her first term as a school trustee, from 2010 to 2012, she served as vice-chair and was then acclaimed as board chair in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

An active community member, Ms. Hoffman has volunteered her time and skills to numerous organizations over the years, including the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association.

Mr. Bruce Hinkley - MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose

Father God, it is our prayer today for MLA Bruce Hinkley as he serves in the constituency of Wetaskiwin – Camrose and in our legislature.  May You grant him a measure of wisdom and the insight he needs as he puts plans in motion for our province.  May he also feel appreciated and know how important his role is.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Bruce Hinkley was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Wetaskiwin-Camrose on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Mr. Hinkley holds a master's degree in education from the University of Alberta and a bachelor of education degree from the University of Calgary.

He was a small-business owner and operator and a veteran educator with over 30 years of experience, both as a classroom teacher and as an administrator. Mr. Hinkley served as the executive director for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wetaskiwin from 1986 to 1991.

Mr. Hinkley has supported local youth centres and supports sports and literacy organizations throughout Wetaskiwin and its surrounding area. He has coached hockey, baseball, volleyball and cross-country skiing.

Mr. Hinkley enjoys a wide range of hobbies, particularly running, hiking and walking his dogs. He has been alpine and cross-country skier. He is also presently enrolled in a Spanish language certificate program, and he is an avid collector of stamps and chess sets, many of which he finds on his travels around the world.

He and his family live in rural Wetaskiwin.

Mr. David B. Hanson - MLA for Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills

Dear Heavenly Father, we are grateful for MLA David Hanson as he serves the people of Lac La Biche – St. Paul – Two Hills in our beautiful province.  We pray for strategies and creative ideas as he carries out his tasks and works through his day today.  May he experience renewed strength and vitality in the busyness of his schedule.   Amen.

David Hanson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member 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.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Hanson worked for over 37 years in the construction industry in service of both the commercial and oil and gas sectors. Over the course of his career he has worked in various capacities, including as a foreman, as a superintendent and, most recently, as a consultant and construction inspector for a major Alberta oil and gas company.

He attended NAIT in 1982 and holds certification in three trades: plumbing, gasfitting and steamfitting. He also received a diploma in medical radiology in 1988.

Mr. Hanson is a member of the St. Paul & District Lions Club.

He was born and raised in Two Hills, and he and his family now reside on a farm northeast of St. Paul in the hamlet of Owlseye.

Ms. Christina Gray - MLA for Edmonton-Mill Woods

We pray Lord that You would bring upon MLA Ms. Christina Gray Your blessing.  We thank You that You provide her with all the knowledge and wisdom she needs to be a good steward of her office.  Lead and guide her we pray in her decision making as she serves her constituents in Edmonton – Millwoods.  We pray for windows of opportunity and new ideas for the good of all Albertans.  Amen.

Christina Gray was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Mill Woods, on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as Chair of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee. She is also Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Ms. Gray worked as a senior consultant with a local software development consulting firm, beginning in 2008. Previous to this, she worked as a software developer and instructor.

Active in her community, she served on the Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board for six years, three years of which were in the capacity of chair. She also volunteered as a distress line operator with The Support Network for four years. In 2007 she was recognized for her various contributions with a YWCA of Edmonton women of distinction award.

She holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and a diploma in software development.

Ms. Gray and her husband, Neal, are long-term residents of Edmonton.

Mr. Richard Gotfried - MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray that Your blessing will come upon MLA Richard Gotfried.  We ask You Lord that he would see clearly the direction that he must go and be enlightened by Your wisdom for every situation he is facing.  Lord we ask for people willing to serve in his constituency as they continue to work towards a good future here in Alberta.  We thank You for Mr. Gotfried’s volunteer and service in community associations and that he has words of encouragement for others to excel. Amen.

Richard Gotfried is proud to have been born and raised in Alberta. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Fish Creek, on May 5, 2015.

Mr. Gotfried is a member of the standing committees on Public Accounts and Alberta's Economic Future.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, he spent over a decade working as a senior executive for a Calgary-based home builder. Earlier, he worked for over 15 years as a district sales manager for an international airline. In addition, he was vice-president of corporate and community engagement with Calgary Economic Development between 2011 and 2013.

As a strong supporter of community engagement he has volunteered with several community associations, including the Calgary Home Builders Foundation; the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association; Skål International, Calgary (the International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals); Scouts Canada and GlobalFest. In addition, he is the founder of the public, essential and key employees (PEAK) home ownership program.

He was named international airline executive of the year in 1990 by Agent Canada, and in 2007 he received a community service award from the Canadian Home Builders' Association.

Mr. Gotfried holds a certificate in corporate and community involvement from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and an executive management certificate from the University of Hong Kong and studied political science and economics at the University of Calgary.

Ms. Nicole Goehring - MLA for Edmonton-Castle Downs

We thank You Lord, that You have given Ms. Nicole Goehring a heart of genuine concern for her people and the desire to make right decisions for them.  Lord, we ask that You would give her the wisdom to find solutions to problems she is facing within her constituency so that people can see progress and a good future ahead.  We ask that You would bless her with Your love and protection.   Amen. 

Nicole Goehring was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Castle Downs, on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services and as a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Ms. Goehring worked for close to a decade with Child and Family Services in various capacities, including as a caseworker, assessor and, most recently, as a court co-ordinator. Previous to this, she worked with Edmonton Integrated Services for seven years, six of which she spent in the role of group home supervisor.

From 1996-1997 Ms. Goehring worked as a peers educating peers coordinator for TERRA Association, a program she co-created and implemented in schools, hospitals and universities to provide community education in the area of teen pregnancy. From 1995-1996 she was a youth mediator with Community and Family Services. At that time she co-created and implemented a youth friendly mediation manual and program, and worked with Edmonton school counselors and Edmonton police officers to mediate youth related situations in schools and communities to avoid suspensions, expulsion and or criminal charges.

An active parent, she has managed sports teams, has worked on parent advisory committees and has acted as a parent liaison.

She holds a diploma in social work from Grant MacEwan Community College (now known as MacEwan University).

Ms. Goehring lives in Edmonton with her husband, Shane, and three children.