MLA Glen Hart – Last Mountain – Touchwood

Father God, thank You today for the important role MLA Glen Hart plays in our Saskatchewan Legislature. Thank You that in the busyness of his schedule You will guide him to give attention and focus on the items of most importance. May he be blessed, refreshed, and empowered in his place of service. Amen.

Glen was first elected to represent the Last Mountain-Touchwood constituency for the Saskatchewan Party in 1999. He was re-elected in 2003, 2007, and again in 2011. During his two terms in opposition, Glen’s shadow cabinet duties included Post-Secondary Education, Highways and Transportation, Environment, Labour, Deputy for Aboriginal Affairs and Deputy for Culture, Youth and Recreation.

Following the 2007 election, Glen served as Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Human Services and Deputy Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts, as well as member of caucus’ standing policy committee on human services. Glen is currently Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Co-Chair of the legislation and regulation review committee. He continues to serve on the legislature’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts and caucus’ standing policy committee on human services along with duties on the legislature’s Standing Committee on Private Bills.

Glen and his wife Marlene have three children and ten grandchildren.

Hon. Jeremy Harrison – Meadow Lake

Heavenly Father, thank You for being with Honorable Jeremy Harrison as he serves the people of Meadow Lake. We pray today that he would have new strength and wisdom in every area of life. May he also experience Your leading and guidance for the many duties and tasks he needs to carry out. We pray this in Your Name, Amen.

Jeremy Harrison was elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in November 2007 in the constituency of Meadow Lake. Upon his election, he became the youngest Canadian ever to have been elected to both the House of Commons and a provincial Legislative Assembly.

He first served as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Resources, Northern Resources and Oil Sands Development until he was appointed to Cabinet on May 29, 2009. He served successfully for over a year as the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Deputy Government House Leader. He also served as Minister of Enterprise Saskatchewan and Minister Responsible for Trade. On December 5, 2011, Jeremy was appointed as Government House Leader, a position he currently holds.

Jeremy has an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Canadian History, a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Juris Doctor (Law) degree. In 2004, at the age of 26, he became one of the youngest Canadians ever to sit in the House of Commons.

Jeremy is currently a member of the legislature’s Board of Internal Economy, member of the legislation and regulation review committee, and Chair of the government’s Red Tape Reduction committee.

Jeremy and his wife Alaina, a school teacher, have one son, MacGregor and one daughter, Finnley.

Hon. Donna Harpauer – Humboldt

Lord Jesus, thank You for Honorable Donna Harpauer as she serves in the community of Humboldt. Please continue to lead and guide her. We pray that she would be a strength, support, and encouragement to our Premier in her role in the cabinet. Thank You for giving her all that is needed to complete the many tasks before her today. Bless her family with good health and prosperity. Amen.

Donna Harpauer was first elected to the Legislature representing the former Watrous constituency in 1999, Donna was re-elected in the new Humboldt constituency in 2003, 2007 and 2011.

Donna was raised on a small farm near Guernsey, Saskatchewan. She completed high school at Lanigan Central High and attended Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon where she received her medical laboratory technologist certificate. Donna interned at University Hospital in Saskatoon, and worked full time in the microbiology lab from 1978 to 1983. Later she married and farmed in the LeRoy area and raised three daughters.

During her time in opposition, she served as the critic for Highways, Agriculture, Investment Saskatchewan, Crown Investments Corporation, SaskPower, and SaskEnergy. She was also the deputy critic of Highways and Transportation and a member of the legislature's Board of Internal Economy.

After the Saskatchewan Party formed government in 2007, Donna served as Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. In June 2010, she was assigned new duties as Minister of Education and Provincial Secretary. Donna was also a member on the province’s Treasury board. In late May 2012 Donna was assigned the duties as Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, Saskatchewan Government Insurance and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

Donna currently resides in Humboldt.

MLA David Forbes - Saskatoon Centre

Lord, thank You for MLA David Forbes. We ask that You would continue to guide him in his tasks as he serves and gives leadership in the constituency of Saskatoon Centre. Thank You for his efforts to improve the quality of life for all the people of Saskatchewan. We pray that You would bless him and his family with Your peace. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Before entering politics, David Forbes taught in both Saskatoon and rural Saskatchewan.

David received a Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina and a masters degree in Education Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. He was also active within the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association. David has been a strong volunteer for his local community association, the Saskatchewan SaskTel Jazz Festival and as a coach of youth football and softball.

He was first elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in a by-election in 2001 and re-elected in 2003, 2007, and 2011. In the previous NDP government David served as Minister of Environment and Labour. In the Saskatchewan NDP caucus, he currently serves as caucus chair and as the critic for Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Social Services, housing, community-based organizations, Workers Compensation Board, diversity, equity, and human rights. He is also the associate critic for Education.

David and his spouse Dawn Martin have three children, Cam, Alison, and Reilly.

Hon. Wayne Elhard – Cypress Hills

Lord God, we pray for Honourable Wayne Elhard, serving the constituents of Cypress Hills. Thank You that You are giving him wisdom in his duties as an MLA and in this cabinet position. Guide him in all that would result in positive changes here in Saskatchewan. May he know that his hard work is appreciated and let him be encouraged as he serves our Province. Bless him with good health and prosperity. In Jesus Name, amen.

Wayne was the first Saskatchewan Party MLA elected to the legislature in a by-election in June of 1999. He was re-elected in the 1999 provincial election, and again in 2003, 2007, and 2011. Wayne has been a member of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice and the caucus’ standing policy committee on intergovernmental affairs and justice.

Wayne has previously served as Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission. He served as the first chairman of the Global Transportation Hub, a large distribution and logistics project just west of Regina. 

In June 2010, Wayne was tasked with coordinating the long-term infrastructure needs of the province as Legislative Secretary to the Premier, Ready for Growth Provincial Infrastructure initiative. Mr. Elhard was re-appointed as Provincial Secretary on November 30, 2011, and continues to serve as the Legislative Secretary to the Premier. 

Wayne and his wife, Marilyn, continue to call Eastend home. They have two children: Jonathan and his family live in Red Deer, Alberta; and Brooklyn is attending university in Ontario.Wayne was the first Saskatchewan Party MLA elected to the legislature in a by-election in June of 1999. He was re-elected in the 1999 provincial election, and again in 2003, 2007, and 2011. Wayne has been a member of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice and the caucus’ standing policy committee on intergovernmental affairs and justice.

Wayne has previously served as Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission. He served as the first chairman of the Global Transportation Hub, a large distribution and logistics project just west of Regina. 

In June 2010, Wayne was tasked with coordinating the long-term infrastructure needs of the province as Legislative Secretary to the Premier, Ready for Growth Provincial Infrastructure initiative. Mr. Elhard was re-appointed as Provincial Secretary on November 30, 2011, and continues to serve as the Legislative Secretary to the Premier. 

Wayne and his wife, Marilyn, continue to call Eastend home. They have two children: Jonathan and his family live in Red Deer, Alberta; and Brooklyn is attending university in Ontario.

MLA Doreen Eagles – Estevan

Father in Heaven, we are asking for Your blessing and favour to be upon MLA Doreen Eagles, representing the people of Estevan.   We also ask that You would give her insight as she serves on very important committees in our Legislature.  May she find a new measure of Your wisdom being afforded her for the work she engages in from day to day. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Doreen was born in Midale, SK and grew up in the Macoun-Estevan area. Upon the completion of her education, Doreen and her husband Vic ran the family farm and raised two children, Terry and Trisha.

Doreen was first elected to represent the Estevan riding in the 1999 provincial general election. She was re-elected in 2003, 2007, and 2011. During her terms in opposition, Doreen served as caucus Whip and held a number of critic portfolios.

In the government caucus, Doreen serves as caucus Chair and was appointed as the caucus liaison to cabinet. She has been a member of the caucus’ human services standing policy committee and of two legislative committees: the Standing Committee on Human Services and the Standing Committee on Privileges. Doreen also sits on the Board of Internal Economy.

After a courageous battle with cancer, Doreen’s husband Vic passed away on August 25, 2008. Vic was Doreen’s biggest supporter. He was also Doreen and the family’s hero, especially their grandchildren: Beau, Bailee, Shelby and Tristan.

Hon. Dustin Duncan – Weyburn- Big Muddy

Father God, we ask You today to give strength to Honourable Dustin Duncan, for the many decisions he must make that will affect the people of this province and the constituents of Weyburn – Big Muddy. Thank You that You also give him the wisdom and ability to clearly understand the complex issues in the everyday work before him. We ask that You would be with him and his family, protecting and keeping them safe.  Amen.

Dustin Duncan was first elected as MLA for the constituency of Weyburn – Big Muddy in a by-election in June 2006 at the age of 26. Dustin was re-elected in the 2007 and 2011 provincial elections.

On May 25, 2012 Dustin was appointed Minister of Health. Prior to this he served as Minister of Environment, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy and SaskWater. He was first appointed to Cabinet in May 2009 as Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport. Prior to being named to Cabinet, Dustin served as Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies.

Dustin and his wife Amanda, a musician, were both born, raised and educated in the Weyburn area. They make their home on a farm east of Weyburn - the same land Dustin’s great-grandparents farmed nearly a century ago.

Hon. June Draude – Kelvingon- Wadena

Father, we are thankful for Honorable June Draude, and we pray that You would continue to lead and guide her.  May she be encouraged as she seeks to bring about changes that are important to our Province.  We pray that You will give her strength to carry out the many tasks before her. Thank You that You are with her.  Amen.

June was first elected to the legislature in 1995 and re-elected in 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011 representing the Kelvington-Wadena constituency. In 1997 she became one of the original eight founding members of the Saskatchewan Party.

June is currently Minister of Social Services, Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. She also sits on the province’s Treasury board.

June has also served as the Minister Responsible for Crown Investments Corporation, Information Technology Office, Information Services Corporation, Saskatchewan Government Insurance, First Nations and Métis Affairs, and Minister Responsible for Public Service Commission. She has also served as Provincial Secretary.

During her terms in opposition, she served in a number of areas including critic for First Nations and Métis Affairs, Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts, and was a member of the legislature’s Special Committee to Prevent the Abuse and Exploitation of Children through the Sex Trade. 

June and her husband Martin raised five children and are now the proud grandparents of eight grandchildren.