Hon Brian Mason, Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood

Lord we bring before You in Your courtroom the Hon. Brian Mason and we ask that You would place within his hands the strategies and wisdom that he needs to fulfil his duty as the Minister of Transportation and Government House Leader. We ask Father that You would bless the Hon. Brian Mason, his wife Karin, all of Alberta and all Albertans in Jesus name, Amen.

Brian Mason currently serves as Minister of Transportation and as Government House Leader. He previously served as Minister of Infrastructure. He was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood in a 2000 by-election, and is the longest serving Member of the 29th Legislature. Mr. Mason served as leader of the New Democrats from September 18, 2004, to October 18, 2014. 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. 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.

Hon Brian Malkinson, Calgary-Currie

Heavenly Father we bring Brian Malkinson before you today and ask that you bless him with wisdom and insight as he serves as recently appointed Minister of Service Alberta. Thank you also for his willingness to act as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and the Select Special Auditor General Search Committee as well as being a member of the Standing Committees on Public Accounts and Resource Stewardship.  Lord help to serve his constituency of Calgary-Currie with integrity and honour.  In Jesus' 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 was sworn in as Minister of Service Alberta on June 18, 2018. He currently serves as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and the Select Special Auditor General Search Committee. He also serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Previously Mr. Malkinson served as deputy chair of the Select Special Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner Search Committee and 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.

MLA Devin Dreeshen, Innisfail-Sylvan Lake

Devin Dreeshen is a recently elected MLA in Alberta and we remember him today Lord.  He has many new tasks before him and needs wisdom and insight as to how to find a new rhythm in his days. Thank you for this opportunity he has been given to serve in a new capacity - bless him today in all he does, amen.

Devin Dreeshen is a fifth-generation local farm owner, volunteer, and long-time conservative party activist.

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Devin was a policy advisor to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz from 2008 to 2015.

 

He first got involved in politics volunteering locally at the provincial level and attending policy conferences in the mid nineties. He has worked closely with both provincial and federal conservative parties and has volunteered on many different local campaigns. In 2005, he attended the founding convention of the Conservative Party of Canada as a delegate from the Red Deer Riding supporting nationwide conservative unity. In 2016, he was proud to be a part of Jason Kenney's united conservative vision for Alberta.

Dreeshen is a farmer near Pine Lake, He is the son of Canadian MP, Earl Dreeshen.