Thursday, June 16, 2016

MLA: Buckley Belanger - Athabasca

God we thank you for Buckley Belanger, for the talents and passions you have gifted him with that have been used for our community and province. We ask that you bless him with wisdom and discernment as he makes decisions and works for the good of our province. May your love be revealed to his family and may his hands be equipped for your purposes. We ask for blessings of peace and safety in his travels. Amen. 

Buckley Belanger was first elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in 1995 and re-elected in 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011.

Today, Buckley is the NDP’s Deputy Whip, and serves as critic for Highways and Infrastructure, SaskEnergy, SaskWater, and the Water Security Agency. In the past, Buckley has served as minister in various portfolios including Northern Affairs, Environment, Community Resources, and Highways and Transportation.

Prior to entering provincial politics, Buckley served three terms as mayor of Ile-a-la Crosse from 1988 to 1994. He has also worked as a journalist with the aboriginal publication New Breed and a programmer, producer, and administrator with the Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation in La Ronge.

He and his wife Beckie have three daughters, Michelle, Kellie, and Taylor. 

http://www.ndpcaucus.sk.ca/belanger

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