Mr. Jason Nixon - MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre

Dear Heavenly Father it is our prayer for MLA Jason Nixon that he will have the discernment to act today upon the things that are vital to move the regions of Rimbey – Rocky Mountain House – Sundre forward.  Be with him as he serves as the official opposition whip in our legislature and may he always be an advocate for what is just and right.  In Your Name.  Amen. 

Jason Nixon was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre on May 5, 2015. He currently serves as Official Opposition Whip.

He also serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Nixon's employment experience largely centred on supporting The Mustard Seed, a Christian not-for-profit organization. Over the course of the 25 years in which he was involved with the charitable organization he served in many roles, including as executive director, a position he held between 2006 and 2011.

More recently and while furthering his studies, Mr. Nixon was elected president of the Athabasca University Students' Union (AUSU), a position he held between April 2014 and May 2015. Previous to this he served as AUSU vice-president of finance and administration from April 2012 to April 2014.

Mr. Nixon's additional employment experience includes working in management for health and safety consulting firms and in business for the oil and gas industry.

He holds a diploma in business administration management from SAIT and a national construction safety officer designation from the Alberta Construction Safety Association.

Mr. Nixon lives just west of Sundre with his wife, Tiffany, and his three children.

Mr. Chris Nielsen - MLA for Edmonton-Decore

Lord God we lift before You MLA Chris Nielsen as he represents the people of Edmonton – Decore in our capital.  We are thankful for his dedication and hard work to better his constituency and province.  We pray that You would continue to bless his leadership skills and the experience he brings to his position.  Bless him today with Your peace.  Amen.

Chris Nielsen was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Decore, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services. He is also a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Nielsen worked as a shipper/receiver for 26 years, beginning in 1990. During his extensive career he represented his colleagues as shop steward for 15 years and filled various committee positions within local 401 of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.

Mr. Nielsen's community work also includes volunteering with the Children's Heart Society in a variety of capacities, including as secretary and as director.

He studied engineering design at NAIT from 1986 to 88.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he and his family have called Edmonton home since 1982.

Ricardo Miranda - MLA for Calgary-Cross

Father God we pray for MLA Mr. Ricardo Miranda as he represents the community of Calgary – Cross.  We are grateful for the support he gives to the people of his constituency and pray that he would be made aware of their needs and how to meet them.  We pray that You will guide him in his role and continue to give him vision and inspire him.  Bless him and his family with joy and well-being.  Amen.

Ricardo Miranda was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Cross, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as chair of the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future and as a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee. Previously he served as a member of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Prior to his service with the Legislative Assembly, he worked as a servicing representative and member organizer with the Canadian Union of Public Employees before being hired as the research representative for Alberta. He is currently on leave from his job as a flight attendant, where he has 15 years of service.

Miranda holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Calgary, and is working towards a secondary degree in industrial relations with a long term view of obtaining his PhD.

Ms. Barb Miller - MLA for Red Deer-South

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for MLA Barb Miller and ask today for Your blessing on her life.  We also ask that she would have wisdom for decision making and a clear understanding of the things that are of most important to attend to.  Surround her with those who share her compassion and care for those she serves in Red Deer – South and give her the ability to bring them into success and growth both personally and in the business sector.  Amen.

Barb Miller was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Red Deer-South, on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as Chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. She is also a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

Prior to her serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mrs. Miller was a union steward for the United Food and Commercial Workers local 401. She served on her union's executive committee as the vice president for Central Alberta. She has also served on her union's health and safety and women's committees.

Barb was also the president of the Red Deer and District Labour Council and sat on the executive council of the Alberta Federation of Labour.

Community-focused, Mrs. Miller volunteered for the point-in-time homeless count, and is a strong advocate for the elimination of homelessness.

Born and raised in Edmonton, this proud mother of three and grandmother of two has lived in Red Deer with her husband since 2002.

Ms. Karen McPherson - MLA for Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill

Father in Heaven we thank You for MLA Ms. Karen McPherson, elected to represent the constituents of Calgary – MacKay – Nose Hill.  We pray that You would give her fresh insight as she seeks to fulfill her role in the legislature and as she serves on important committees.  May she experience the rest she needs to be most effective and bless her and her family with many good and relaxing times together.  Amen.

Karen McPherson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill, on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as chair of the Standing Committee on Private Bills, as a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing as well as a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Before being elected, Ms. McPherson’s career spanned roles as varied as Collaboration Analyst, Collaboration and E-mail Architect and Manager, Business Continuity Consultant and Business Analyst in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, in industries such as Chemicals, Manufacturing and for more than 20 years, in Oil and Gas.

As part of her commitment to contributing to the community Ms. McPherson has served as Secretary for Old Colony Habitat for Humanity in Norton, Massachusetts, a wrangler when Calgary hosted the Juno Awards in 2008 and a judge of the Calgary Youth Science Fair for seven years.

Ms. McPherson has two grown children, a small grouchy dog and enjoys travelling to learn about the world we live in.

Ms. Stephanie McLean - MLA for Calgary-Varsity

Father God, we bring MLA Ms. Stephanie McLean before You asking that You would give her strength and well-being in every area of life so that she may fulfill her call to meet the needs of her colleagues.  We pray that You would guide her as she serves as the Deputy Government Whip and may she know that her hard work is appreciated.  Amen.

Stephanie McLean was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as the Member for the constituency of Calgary-Varsity on May 5, 2015. She currently serves as Deputy Government Whip.

She also serves as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services and as a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

She also serves as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services.

Educated in Alberta, Ms. McLean completed a bachelor of arts in philosophy at Concordia University College in 2008 and received her juris doctorate from the University of Calgary in 2012.

Ms. McLean is currently a partner at the law firm of Gosselin-Tardif McLean LLP. She served in a clerkship and spent time as an articling student in the Provincial Court of Alberta.

She is an active community volunteer, having served on the board of directors for both Alberta Theatre Projects and Friends of Medicare, in 2015. Ms. McLean has also offered her legal expertise to Calgary Legal Guidance, the Student Legal Assistance Society and the Elizabeth Fry Society.

Ms. McLean lives in Calgary-Varsity with her husband and enjoys law, social justice and the arts.

Ms. Annie McKitrick - MLA for Sherwood Park

Thank You Lord God that You give MLA Annie McKitrick favour with all the individuals she meets and work with today.  Thank You as well for the many years she has worked in all levels of government.  Give her we pray wisdom as she make decisions and also give her the strategies she needs to put new initiatives in place.  In Jesus name,  Amen. 

Annie McKitrick was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Sherwood Park on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Alberta's Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Previously she served as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future.

Originally from France, Ms. McKitrick came to Canada to attend McGill University where she obtained a bachelor of science (Ecology). Ms. McKitrick has a master's degree in education and a diploma in public-sector management from the University of Victoria.

Ms. McKitrick has spent close to 40 years working with all levels of government, post-secondary institutions and not-for-profit organizations.

Prior to her election, Ms. McKitrick operated her own consulting practice, specializing in diversity, organizational development and strategic planning. Her work includes social planning, community development and volunteer and board development.

She previously worked as a social planner for Strathcona County, acting manager of social development for the city of Williams Lake, British Columbia, and as manager of a national research institute at the University of Victoria.

Ms. McKitrick also has extensive international experience, having worked as a researcher with a grant from the Canadian International Development Agency in Kyrgyzstan, as a co-ordinator for income generating projects in Thailand and for a nongovernmental organization responsible for refugee and community development programs in Southeast Asia.

From 1996 until 2005 Ms. McKitrick was a school trustee and chair of the Richmond school board in Richmond, British Columbia.

An active member of the community, Ms. McKitrick has volunteered much of her time and skills to numerous organizations over the past 25 years. In recent years she has volunteered with the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and the Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club.

Ms. McKitrick is an avid cross-country skier and cyclist and was the cycling co-chair at the 2014 Canada 55+ Games, held in Strathcona County.

She is fluent in French and speaks intermediate Thai and is also a passionate purveyor of local and fair trade foods.

Ms. McKitrick and her husband, Greg, have two children, both now adults, whom they adopted from an orphanage in Thailand.