Ms. Debbie Jabbour - MLA for Peace River

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you that you watch over our leaders and in particular today, we are praying for Peace River legislative representative, Ms. Debbie Jabbour. We ask that you will give her wisdom to make the right choices in her decision making. Give her the strength to say and do everything that needs to be said and done and helping her in tough situations. We pray the Lord’s blessing over her today. May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His face to shine upon you, be gracious to you and give you His peace. Amen  (Jr. High Student)

Biographical information for individual Members will be posted as soon as it is available.

Mr. Grant Hunter - MLA for Cardston-Taber-Warner

Dear God, as we think of MLA Mr. Grant Hunter, we pray that he would represent his constituency well. We pray that he would know that he can trust you to lead him to the people he needs to meet and network with in Cardston, Taber and Warner. May your presence be all around him blessing him with peace and good health. In your name, Amen  (Grade 6 Student)

Grant Hunter was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cardston-Taber-Warner on May 5, 2015. He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Mr. Hunter holds a bachelor of science degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and a master's degree from Northcentral University in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Prior to his election Mr. Hunter operated Hunter Construction, a residential and commercial construction company. He has also worked in the import and export business, in the media industry and as a former teacher in Alberta.

Mr. Hunter has served as a board member for several political and community organizations, including the Cardston Lions Club.

He resides in Cardston with his wife, Angie, and their five children.

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

God in Heaven, we pray on behalf of Mr. Trevor Horne who is the MLA for Spruce Grove and St. Albert. May he know that you are with him. We ask that you would give him guidance and clear vision as to how to make a positive difference for those he is governing. May he have compassion and a desire to advocate for what is just and fair. We pray blessings, health and protection over him and his family. Amen  (Grade 6 Student)

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 postsecondary 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 are thankful to you for Hon. Sarah Hoffman and pray that you would grant her the energy and wisdom she needs to carry out this important role. May she find time to rest and be restored. Thank you for the hours she puts into her work and we pray that she would be filled with joy. We ask that her colleagues, family and friends would support her in her endeavours. This we pray in your name, Amen  (Jr. High Student)

Biographical information for individual Members will be posted as soon as it is available.

Mr. Bruce Hinkley - MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose

Dear God, please be with MLA Mr. Bruce Hinkley and multiply his time and renew his energy.  As he goes about the day, may he sense that You walk with him.  We pray blessings on the leadership skills he brings to this position.  We thank You for his enthusiasm, dedication and commitment while serving in our legislature.  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 an 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 Lord God be with MLA Mr. David Hanson, as he goes through each and every day and guide him we pray.  Thank You for bringing him the resources that he needs to accomplish the things he sees needs to be done in our province.  Bless him with health and rest and may he feel refreshed today.  Amen.  (Grade 6 student)

 

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

Dear God, be with MLA Ms. Christina Gray as she serves the constituents of Edmonton - Millwoods.  Thank You for her leadership and the fine example she is of one who sincerely cares for the needs of the people she represents.  Guide her today and may she experience Your peace and presence.  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.