MLA Kim Schreiner, Red Deer - North

Lord, thank you for Kim. Jesus, I pray that you would bless her as she serves her constituents in Red Deer-North. I pray that as she works in the Legislature and in her community, she would find the strength she needs to accomplish the work you have set before her. I pray that she would find a healthy balance between work and family life, and I pray that she would be confident in who she was created to be. In Jesus name we pray, amen. 

 

Kim Schreiner was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Red Deer-North, on May 5, 2015.

She 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 and the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future. She previously served on the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Prior to her serving with the Legislative Assembly, she worked as a health care aide, beginning in 2007. Over the course of her career she has worked with Valley Park Manor, Covenant Care and Extendicare.

She was also the steward and occupational health and safety representative for the local Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. As well, she has done work with resident advisory and family councils.

A mother of two, she is also an active school volunteer and a member of parent council.

Mrs. Schreiner received her health care aide certification from NorQuest College. She also studied hairdressing at NAIT between 1981 and 1982.

Born in Abitibi, Quebec, she has called Red Deer home for over 30 years.

MLA David Schneider, Little Bow

Father God we bring to you MLA Schneider before the throne room of grace and mercy. We ask you to Bless him and prosper him both in his personal life and his professional commitments. Give MLA Schneider wisdom and understanding as he legislate the Little Bow area as he makes the right decisions for the people and future.

David Schneider was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Little Bow on May 5, 2015. He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future. He has previously served as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future and as a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing. For over 20 years Mr. Schneider has owned and operated Schneider Farm & Ranch Inc., located south of Vulcan. He has been a long-time secretary and treasurer of the Badland Hills Cattle Grazing Association in Taber and director of the Vulcan Seed Cleaning Association. Mr. Schneider has also served as councillor and reeve for Vulcan County. He and his wife, Sharon, reside on a farm south of Vulcan. Their daughter, Kristin, took her secondary education in Lethbridge and she is an office manager in the city.

Hon Marlin Schmidt, Edmonton-Gold Bar

Father in heaven, today we thank You for Honourable Marlin Schmidt and his leadership in our province. We ask that You guide him not only in his everyday responsibilities but also in the specific area of Advanced Education of our Province. Surround him with people that will help steer this ministry in the direction that You desire. We bless Honourable Marlin Schmidt today and declare Your protection over him and his family. 

Marlin Schmidt was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, on May 5, 2015. He represents the constituency of Edmonton-Gold Bar. Since February 2, 2016, Hon. Schmidt has also served as Minister of Advanced Education. Hon. Schmidt chairs the Social Policy Committee.

Hon. Schmidt's background prior to serving in the Legislature was in site remediation and hydrogeology. From 2008 to 2015 he worked for Alberta Environment as a soil and groundwater contamination specialist.

Hon. Schmidt has a master of science degree in applied environmental geosciences (Eberhard Karls Universität in Tübingen, Germany) and a bachelor of science degree (Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario).

Hon Irfan Sabir, Calgary-McCall

Dear Jesus, I pray for Irfan. Thank you that you have given him the opportunity to serve the people of Calgary-McCall as MLA but also our provinces most vulnerable as Minister responsible for Community and Social Services. I pray that you would grant him wisdom, strength and peace as he serves. Lord I also pray that you would bless and protect those around him, his family and friends, in Jesus name Amen.

Irfan Sabir was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-McCall, on May 5, 2015. Since May 24, 2015 he had served as Minister of Human Services, and on January 19, 2017 he was sworn in as Minister of Community and Social Services.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, he practiced in aboriginal law at a national law firm in Calgary beginning in 2012. Previous to this, he worked as a research assistant with the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary (U of C).

He also worked with the Salvation Army for five years and worked as a real estate agent with the Calgary Real Estate Board between 2006 and 2007.

In addition, Mr. Sabir has volunteered with Calgary Legal Guidance and Canadian Red Cross.

In addition to holding a juris doctor degree from the U of C, he has a degree in social work from the U of C and a degree in economics from the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. Born in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, he has called Calgary home since 2004.

MLA Eric Rosendahl, West Yellowhead

Dear Father in heaven, we pray for MLA Rosendahl as he serves his constituency and serves with commitment. We ask you father to bless him and give him understanding and wisdom, that he would lead with authority from heaven and receive the right information to legislate his area.

Eric Rosendahl was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of West Yellowhead, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and as a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Rosendahl worked as a steam engineer for 34 years at the West Fraser pulp mill in Hinton and retired.

An avid volunteer and community advocate, he has served as president of a number of councils and boards, including the Yellowhead District Labour Council, Hinton Fish and Game Association, Hinton Search and Rescue and the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors Association.

In addition, he has also served on the public advisory committee and on the forest resources advisory group for the executive and served on the executive of Unifor 855. He was a member of council and served many years on the environment committee for the Alberta Federation of Labour.

He holds a diploma in renewable resources and wildlife management technology. Together with his wife, Linda Lee, he resides in Hinton.