Mr. Ronald Orr - MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka

Dear God,Your Word tells us that You place rulers into positions of authority (Prov 8:15).  You have placed Mr. Orr in his role as MLA Lacombe-Ponoka.  Father, these are positions of trust and we ask that You grant Mr. Orr grace and wisdom to carry out his responsibilities.  Help him to recognize this need for your favor and cause him to turn to You as he is involved in providing guidance for the government of Alberta. Amen 

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

Premier Rachel Notley - MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona

Dear God, You understand all the challenges before Premier Notley.  Her challenges are many but your Living Word tells us that “in abundance of counselors there is victory (deliverance)” (Prov 11:14). 

Please grant Premier Notley the wisdom to surround herself with wise counselors who understand the times in which we live.  Grant her the courage to do what is “right” before You and what is best for the people of Alberta. 
Amen.

Premier

Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations

Rachel Notley was sworn in as the province’s 17th Premier on May 24, 2015. In addition to her role as Premier she also serves as Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations.

She grew up in Fairview, Alberta, and is the daughter of former Alberta ND leader Grant Notley and his wife Sandy.

Having grown up in a passionate political family that believed in the importance of building a fairer, more inclusive society, Rachel was naturally drawn to work to make her home province better, and first ran for election for the Alberta New Democrats in Edmonton-Strathcona in 2008. She was re-elected in 2012 and again in 2015.

Rachel holds a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Alberta, and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. She has worked for a variety of labour unions in both Alberta and British Columbia and served as a ministerial advisor to British Columbia’s Attorney General in the 1990s. Rachel’s work during her legal career focused on labour law, workers’ compensation advocacy and workplace health and safety issues.

Rachel lives in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona neighbourhood, along with her husband Lou and their two children Ethan and Sophie.

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

Father, we pray today for MLA Mr. Jason Nixon. We are thankful for the skills he brings to his role in government and to the people he serves. Lord, we ask that you will continue to give Mr. Nixon Your discernment, strength and wisdom. May your blessings be on his leadership and his position. In Jesus 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, we are grateful for MLA Chris Nielsen. We pray that he would sense Your love and encouragement. Renew his strength and vision for the work You have called him to do. We ask that You will continue to give Mr. Nielsen Your discernment and wisdom. Bless him and his family with good health and protection. In Jesus Name, 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.

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

Dear Lord, we pray today that you will be with MLA Mr. Ricardo Miranda as he serves the people of Calgary – Cross. May he be aware of fresh opportunities and possibilities as he talks to the people of our province. Thank you that You are with him today and we pray that he would be aware of Your presence. Thank you for his dedication and may he see the success of his labours. 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 a member of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a member of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

He currently serves 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

Heavenly Father, we lift up MLA Barbara Miller to You in prayer asking that You will go before her today. Connect her with the people she needs to interact with and who are knowledgeable regarding things she needs to make decisions about. Thank you for protection and safety in her travels. Bless her with health and well-being. 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.

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.

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, Give MLA Karen McPherson wisdom as she serves and prepare her for the next steps she needs to take on behalf of the people in her riding, Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill. As she looks into the issues that come before her, we pray that you would bring clarity and understanding and unique solutions to these issues. We pray blessings, good health and protection over both her and her family.  Protect them and may they continue to be strong for one another as she takes on these new responsibilities. Give her a renewed sense of purpose and may she sense your presence right there with her to accomplish all that you have given her to do.  Walk with her, guide her and give her the strength, desire and wisdom to do your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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