Honourable Brian Mason - MLA for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood

Father God in Heaven, you have placed Hon. Mr. Mason in a position of great responsibility as Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation. Bless him with the wisdom and discernment he requires to serve our province with distinction. We ask that You would place people in his sphere of influence that will encourage him and advise him well. Give him renewed strength as he serves long hours and busy days. In Your Name Father God, Amen

Minister of Infrastructure

Minister of Transportation

Government House Leader

Brian Mason was sworn in as the Minister of Infrastructure and as the Minister of Transportation on May 24, 2015.

He was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood in a 2000 by-election.

He was re-elected in the provincial general election of March 12, 2001, and was subsequently appointed House Leader of the New Democrat caucus and critic responsible for human resources, finance and agriculture.

On September 18, 2004, Mr. Mason became leader of the New Democrats, a position he retired in 2014. Mr. Mason was elected to his third term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood on November 22, 2004, his fourth term on March 3, 2008, and his fifth term on April 23, 2012.

Mr. Mason previously served as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services, the Standing Committee on Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Standing Committee on Resources and Environment, the Standing Committee on Government Services and the Standing Committee on the Economy.

Before his election to the Alberta Legislature, Mr. Mason served as city of Edmonton councillor for ward 3. He was first elected in October 1989 and won three subsequent civic elections. As a member of city council for 11 years Mr. Mason gained a reputation as a tough and effective voice for his constituents. During this time Mr. Mason chaired the non-profit Housing Board and served on the Taxi Commission, Library board and Northlands board.

Following his political science studies at the University of Alberta he became politically active, serving as the executive director of the Alberta Federation of Students from 1977 to 1979.

Mr. Mason has lived in Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood for over 20 years with his wife, Karin, and their two sons, Peter and Alex.

Mr. Brian Malkinson - MLA for Calgary-Currie

Heavenly Father, You are good and Your mercies endure forever. We thank you for the reality of Your presence in MLA Brian Malkinson’s life today. Guide him as he attends to needs and important business in our Legislature and in his constituency of Calgary-Currie. May Your blessings of good health, safety and peace rest upon Him, In Your Name, Amen

Brian Malkinson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as the Member for the constituency of Calgary-Currie on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship. He previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Mr. Malkinson is originally from British Columbia. He obtained a degree in science from Simon Fraser University, where he was, for a time, the president of the Interactive Arts and Technology Student Union.

He is employed in the heavy-equipment industry as a salesman at a heavy-duty engine supplier since making a career change from working as a designer/analyst for Internet start-ups.

Mr. Malkinson currently resides in Calgary, where he enjoys car restoration, music, art and recreational sports.

Mr. Don MacIntyre - MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake

Father God, we thank you that you are with MLA MacIntyre today guiding him as he fulfills his many duties. We ask that as he meets people throughout his constituency and attends many important functions, that he would be aware of the needs of his constituents and also discern where he needs to bring about changes. Give him today we pray, renewed strength and vitality. Amen

Don MacIntyre was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, on May 5, 2015.

Mr. MacIntyre is a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, he spent five years as a part-time instructor/curriculum developer for the alternative energy program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), and between 2010 and 2012 he worked as the chief technical officer for a private overseas geothermal company. As well, he has over a decade of experience in the field of marketing.

He also has extensive committee experience to his credit, including three years as a technical subcommittee member for the Canadian Standards Association and four years for the Alberta Geothermal Energy Association, of which he is a cofounder. During his time with the Alberta Geothermal Energy Association he served in the roles of vice-chair and chair.

Mr. MacIntyre holds accreditation as an instructor, installer and certified geo-exchange designer from the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association.

Originally from North Battleford, Saskatchewan, he, along with his wife, Megan, now calls Sylvan Lake home.

Ms. Robyn Luff - MLA for Calgary-East

Dear Lord, we thank you for MLA Ms. Robyn Luff and her commitment to her constituency of Calgary-East and to the people of Alberta. Use her experience and abilities to bring a fresh perspective to her duties and give her the wisdom and insight required to make sound decisions. Keep her family close and allow them the time needed to enjoy each other. In Your Name Lord, Amen

Robyn Luff was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-East on May 5, 2015.

Ms. Luff serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Standing Committee on Families and Communities and the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services.

Prior to her election Ms. Luff was a teacher with the Calgary board of education.

Ms. Luff earned a bachelor of science with a major in biology from the University of Victoria and a bachelor of education (master of teaching) from the University of Calgary. She also took part in Next Up, a progressive leadership program for university alumni from all across Canada.

Ms. Luff was an active member of the Alberta Teachers' Association and has also volunteered as an educator for a number of nature conservation organizations in Calgary.

Member Rod Loyola - MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for MLA Rod Loyola that he would sense your love and encouragement. We also pray your blessings on the leadership skills he brings to his position. May your strength and divine ability be with him during times of stress and pressure. Fill him with joy as he serves the people of Edmonton-Ellerslie and may he see the reward of his labours. In your Name, Amen       (Gr. 6 Student)

Rod Loyola was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as the Member for the constituency of Edmonton-Ellerslie on May 5, 2015.

Loyola currently serves as chair of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship and as a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and as a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee. Loyola previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Loyola had been heavily involved with the University of Alberta, first having completed a bachelor of arts in 1999, later becoming employed as an academic program coordinator and student adviser for University of Alberta International. He was then elected President of the Non-Academic Staff Association, the union that represents support staff that work at the University of Alberta.

Loyola's volunteer and community involvement includes serving in various roles for the Knottwood Community League, as well as on the Post-Secondary Education Task Force for Public Interest Alberta, and on the board of Friends of Medicare.

Loyola has lived in Edmonton for over 35 years and currently resides in Millwoods with wife, Johanna, and their children, Daniel and Alonso.

Mr. Todd Loewen - MLA for Grande Prairie-Smoky

Dear Heavenly Father, we ask that you would cover MLA Todd Loewen with your blessing and favour. As he goes about his day, may he sense that You walk with him. We also pray that he will know what decisions to make and that You would give him Your wisdom as he makes them. In Your Name, Amen (Gr. 6 Student)

Todd Loewen was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Grande Prairie-Smoky, on May 5, 2015.

Mr. Loewen serves as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Loewen owned a small outfitting business and an operational farm.

Born and raised in rural Alberta, Mr. Loewen grew up in a farming family. He graduated from Hillside junior senior high school with an advanced high school diploma, and after five years in the workforce he went on to become self-employed as an entrepreneur and farmer.

Mr. Loewen and his wife, Teena, have five children: Travis, Ty, Taylor Tianna and Tenea. They reside in the constituency of Grande Prairie-Smoky, where Mr. Loewen has been an active volunteer for the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie, the Chamber of Commerce, their local church, a number of business organizations and many other community activities.

Mrs. Jessica Littlewood - MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the skills Ms. Littlewood brings to her role in government and to the people she serves. Give her safety in her travels and renewed strength each and every day. We are blessed that she desires to make our province a better place and we ask that you would continue to inspire her and give her vision. Amen (Gr. 6 Student)

Jessica Littlewood was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves chair of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee and as a member of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices. Previously she served as chair of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Prior to her election, Mrs. Littlewood was employed as an executive assistant with the accounting firm Ernst and Young. She previously worked at Goodwill Industries of Alberta as a supervisor, then as assistant manager, while also working as a nursing attendant at the Good Samaritan Society.

Mrs. Littlewood has been a volunteer with a number of charitable organizations in the community, including Edmonton's Food Bank.