Monday, October 31, 2016

MLA: Doyle Vermette - Cumberland

Dear Lord. We pray today for Doyle Vermette. We ask you to give him wisdom and patience in his role in opposition. May he effectively represent his constituency, and make effective use of his role to affect positive change. Bless him with a deep spiritual relationship. Amen.


Doyle was elected MLA for the Cumberland constituency in the June 2008 by-election and re-elected in the 2011 provincial election.

Of Métis ancestry, Doyle was born and raised in Prince Albert. He made the La Ronge area his permanent home in 1990. Doyle and his wife Sandra have a blended family and their children were raised in La Ronge, where their family is concentrated.

Doyle has a lengthy record of public activity. He was a member of the Board of Education, Northern Lights School Division/Nortep-Norpac for eight years, serving as board Chair for two years. From 2004 until early 2008, Doyle was the Acting Chair of the Gabriel Dumont Institute. As an alderman for Air Ronge from 1994 to 1997, Doyle had a particular passion for expanding recreation and youth programs. Over an eighteen-year period, he served on the boards of the Keewatin Career Development Corporation, the Saskatchewan Water Corporation, the Jim Brady Métis Local #19, and the Kikinahk Friendship Centre. While serving on these boards, Doyle completed numerous governance and leadership courses. He is proud of the experience and education he has gained working with and representing the people of the north.

Doyle is the Opposition Whip and currently holds critic responsibilities for Northern Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Government Insurance, and the Saskatchewan Transportation Corporation, and also the associate critic for First Nations and Métis Relations.


www.ndpcaucus.sk.ca/vermette

Friday, October 28, 2016

MLA: Hon. Corey Tochor - Saskatoon Eastview

Dear Lord. Thank you for the Honourable Corey Tochor. We pray that you give him a supernatural capacity in his role as Speaker. Help him to be able to maintain attention to the proceedings of the assembly. Where lesser men would be challenges, help him to easily guide the process of government. Bless he and Danielle with a wonderful fall. Amen.


Corey Tochor was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in the 2011 provincial election for the Saskatoon Eastview constituency.

Prior to entering politics, Corey was a local Saskatoon entrepreneur who owned and operated Health Conveyance Inc., a communications company that provides electronic messaging in health facilities across the province.

Corey has been very active in his local community as past vice-president of the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon and has volunteered on the corporate board for Telemiracle 33. He has also served as treasurer of the Kinsmen Activity Place House, which is a community center supporting Saskatoon’s inner city.

Corey was born and raised in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. He currently resides in Saskatoon with his wife Danielle.

http://coreytochormla.com

Thursday, October 27, 2016

MLA: Hon. Christine Tell - Regina Wascana Plains

Dear Lord. Thank you for the Honourable Christine Tell. We ask you to give her strength and wisdom with her new portfolios. Give her renewed passion to get things done and the capacity to know exactly where to push in order to truly improve lives. Bless her with a meaningful spiritual life that honours you. Amen.


Christine was first elected to the legislature as the MLA for Regina Wascana Plains in the 2007 provincial election and was re-elected in 2011. She has served as Minister of Government Services, Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, and Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport. Ms. Tell is currently the Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing.
Born and raised in Regina, Christine graduated from Miller High School before receiving a psychiatric nursing diploma from Wascana Institute (SIAST). After working as a psychiatric nurse for a time, she entered and graduated from the Saskatchewan Police College. She joined the Saskatoon police service and worked there for three years before joining the Regina City Police. Christine rose to the rank of sergeant and was in charge of central operations prior to taking a leave of absence to run as a candidate for a seat in the provincial legislature.

Christine served in the Regina Police Association and the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers for a number of years during her police career. She was elected as president of the Regina Police Association and was the first woman in Canada to lead a major police association.

Community involvement has been an important role in Christine's life. She served on the Police Pension Administrative Board; Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute, Saskatchewan council; Regina Airport Authority - Community Consultative Committee; Regina Business & Professional Women's Organization; Regina Women's Network; and, Women of the Dawn, Aboriginal Awards selection committee.

Christine is married and has two sons.

http://bit.ly/1LngV5m



Wednesday, October 26, 2016

MLA: Hon. Lyle Stewart - Thunder Creek

Dear Lord. Thank you for the honourable Lyle Stewart. We ask you to bless his this year with health and renewed passion for his work in Government. Give him wisdom do deal with the challenges of agriculture, and the ability to relate to people in a way that opens doors and opportunities for our province. Bless his family with an enjoyable fall. Amen.


Lyle Stewart was born and raised near Pense, Saskatchewan where he continues to farm and ranch with his wife Linda and son Lee.

Lyle was one of the first members in the newly formed Saskatchewan Party and was elected to the Legislative Assembly as the MLA for Thunder Creek in 1999.

He was re-elected in 2003, 2007 and 2011. During his two terms in opposition, Lyle served as the interim leader of the party, as well as the critic for Agriculture, Economic Development and Industry and Resources.

After the Saskatchewan Party formed the government in 2007, Lyle served as the Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, the chair of the Legislature's Standing Committee on the Economy, a member of the caucus' standing policy committee on the economy, and the province's Treasury Board.

On May 25, 2012 Premier Brad Wall appointed Lyle as the Minister of Agriculture and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation.

Lyle and his wife Linda have grown children and five grandchildren.

Friday, October 21, 2016

MLA: Warren Steinley - Regina Walsh Acres

Dear Lord. We pray today for Warren Steinley. Thank you for his involvement and commitment to Saskatchewan people. We ask you to continue developing his capacity to affect change. We also pray that you would enrich his spiritual life with a new awareness and connection to you. Amen.


Warren Steinley was first elected in the constituency of Regina Walsh Acres in the 2011 provincial election.

Warren grew up on a dairy farm near Rush Lake where he did everything from milking cows to marketing breeding stock at exhibitions across Western Canada.

Warren then graduated with an Honours Degree in Political Science from the University of Regina where he was a member of the Cougars Track and Field team. He also co-founded the local Saskatchewan Party Campus Club.

After university, Warren combined his farm background and his commitment to public service by spending a summer as an intern in the Minister of Agriculture's office in Ottawa. He then worked within the Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification's office during the fall of 2008.

Warren worked in various government roles with the latest one being Director of Research in the Caucus office prior to being elected on November 7, 2011.

Warren, his wife Larissa and their son, Nickson reside in Regina.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

MLA: Doug Steele - Cypress Hills

Dear Lord. Thank you for Mr. Doug Steele and his work in the legislature. We ask that you give him wisdom and quick insight into the challenges of the day. Help him to hit the ground running and make a real difference in the lives of his constituents. Amen.


Doug Steele was nominated as candidate for Cypress Hills on July 28, 2015. 

Doug worked for 19 years in the grain industry from manager of a local elevator to the Marketing Manager of an inland terminal. He has sat on numerous committees in the southwest region: the Southwest Municipal Government committee , Southwest Area Transportation committee, Chair of the Crown Lands Appeal Board for the province, sat on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, sat on the SaskDocs (Physician Recruitment), Rural Economic Development Committee, MREP(Municipal Roads for the Economy Program) Committee as well as many other SARM appointed committees over the years. 

Steele and his wife Phyllis, have three grown children and one grandchild. Steele has been involved in politics at the civic level for 19 years.


http://www.saskparty.com/steele

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

MLA: Cathy Sproule - Sashatoon Nutana

Dear Lord. We pray today for Cathy Sproule. We ask you to continue blessing her with a desire and capacity to affect change. Help her in her role in opposition to faithfully hold government accountable. Bless her with an enjoyable fall season. Amen.


Cathy Sproule was elected to represent the constituency of Saskatoon Nutana in 2011.

Born and raised on a farm in southern Saskatchewan, Cathy Sproule worked as a lawyer for the federal government as an aboriginal law specialist prior to being elected.


Cathy co-founded the Ness Creek Music Festival in 1991, and the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival in 2006. She organizes music workshops, dances, and concerts around the province to keep a part of Saskatchewan's history alive. She is an accomplished fiddle player, and the house accompanist for the Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra.


Cathy is bilingual and holds bachelor degrees in Education, Law, and Arts from the University of Saskatchewan. She co-owns Ness Core Ventures, a small business that operates the Nesslin Lake Campgrounds and the Ness Creek Site.


Cathy has two sons.


http://www.cathysproule.com

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

MLA: Nicole Sarauer - Regina Douglas Park

Dear Lord. Thank you for Nicole Sarauer and all that she has been doing for the people of Saskatchewan. We pray that you would use her talents and skills to better the lives of residents. We also pray that you would give her a rich inner life that is rooted in a relationship with you. Amen.

Nicole Sarauer was elected in 2016 as the MLA for Regina Douglas Park.
Nicole grew up in Regina and studied at the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan, where she completed a Juris Doctorate in Law with Honours in 2009.
She returned to Regina and practiced law at a private firm until 2011, when she moved to practice at a provincial charity which provides free legal representation to those who need access to the justice system. 
Nicole was elected in 2012 as a Trustee of the Regina Catholic School Board. She has served as a volunteer and board member with groups such as the Regina Sexual Assault Centre, Regina’s chapter of Amnesty International, and the YWCA Big Sisters program.
http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/Nicole-Sarauer/

Monday, October 17, 2016

MLA: Laura Ross - Regina Qu'appelle Valley

Dear Lord. We pray today for Laura Ross. We ask that you give her a fabulous fall season that rivals the best of years. Help her to continue serving her constituency with dignity and compassion. May she be able to quickly address constituent concerns and make significant differences in the lives of Saskatchewan people. Amen.


Laura was first elected as an MLA for Regina Qu’Appelle Valley constituency in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011. She was appointed Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Health, responsible for retention and recruitment of nurses, long-term care and the reduction of surgical wait times. She was also Minister of Government Services.

Laura currently serves on the caucus’ policy committee on human services and the legislature’s Standing Committee on Human Services, is a member of the board of directors of the Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan and is a member of the creative industries cabinet committee.

Laura is a founding member of the Saskatchewan Chapter of Equal Voice and serves as a role model and mentor to young women interested in professional and political lives. Laura also was instrumental in the development of Regina’s first Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build project in 2011 and she sat on a committee to spearhead the Habitat for Humanity Mountie House.

Laura Ross was born and raised on the family farm near Yorkton and attended the University of Regina where she obtained a B.A. in geography and sociology. For more than twenty years Laura was a licensed realtor in Regina specializing in residential properties. Prior to her success as a realtor, she operated her own catering company and farmed with her husband Terry.

Laura and her husband currently reside in Regina. They have one son.

http://saskparty.com/index.php?pageid=MLAs&mla=Laura-Ross

Friday, October 14, 2016

MLA: Hon. Jim Reiter - Rosetown-Elrose

Dear Lord. Thank you for the Honourable Jim Reiter. We pray that you would give him a double dose of wisdom and insight as he engages in the work of the Minister of Health. Help him to balance the needs with the costs. Give him an incredible ability to engage the stakeholders in vital discussions. Amen.


Jim Reiter was first elected as the MLA for Rosetown-Elrose in the 2007 provincial election and was re-elected in 2011. 

Professionally, Jim has extensive experience in municipal governance. He was the long-time administrator for the Rural Municipalities of Marriott and Pleasant Valley. He has served as director, Vice-President, and President of the Rural Municipal Administrators' Association (RMAA), as well as executive director.

Among his educational accomplishments is a Senior Certificate in Local Government Administration from the University of Regina. He also served six years on the U of R Senate. Jim has served his community as a Justice of the Peace and marriage commissioner.

Jim served as the Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Education with specific responsibility for the Property Tax Initiative. His report formed the basis for the largest education property tax cut in a single year in the province's history. Jim served as the Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and the Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Transportation Company.

Jim currently serves as Minister of Government Relations, Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs, and Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

MLA: Nicole Rancourt - Prince Albert Northcote

Dear Lord. We pray today for Nicole Rancourt. Thank you for her attention to the needs of Saskatchewan and her desire to see things change and improve. Give her wisdom, favour, and the ability to connect with individuals who get things done. Bless her family throughout the coming season. Amen.

Nicole Rancourt was elected in 2016 as the MLA for Prince Albert Northcote.
Nicole is a registered social worker and worked at the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region.
Nicole has been a volunteer with many organizations. In 2008, the Elizabeth Fry Society presented Nicole with their Rebel With A Cause award for her work with incarcerated women. She is the past chairperson of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee for Saskatchewan Penitentiary and Prince Albert Parole. 
Nicole has a son and daughter, a step-son and step-daughter, and two grandsons. She and her partner enjoy cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, playing slo-pitch on local teams, and supporting local sports and arts.
http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/Nicole-Rancourt/

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

MLA: Kevin Phillips - Melfort

Dear Lord. Thank you for Mr Kevin Phillips. Thank you for his dedicated public service both now, and before he served in the legislature. Give him extra patience and strength to continue in the projects and deeds that you would put in front of him. Amen.


Kevin Phillips was first elected in the 2011 provincial election for the constituency of Melfort.

Kevin has lived in his constituency for most of his life. He worked in business and advertising, including being a partner with the Melfort Journal for over 25 years and sitting on the board of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association. Most recently he was a partner in an automotive dealership. Kevin served for five years as mayor of Melfort during which time he lead a period of tremendous growth in residential and commercial areas of the city of Melfort. He was also vice-chair of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association SUMAssure Reciprocal Insurance company.

Kevin has been very involved in the Melfort community. He is a past president and life member of the Kinsmen club of Melfort and previously served as a board member, finance chairman and chairman of the board of the then Melfort school division. 

Kevin and his wife April together have four children and seven grandchildren. 

Kevin is a member of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.

http://saskparty.com/index.php?pageid=MLAs&mla=Kevin-Phillips


Friday, October 7, 2016

MLA: Roger Parent - Saskatoon Meewasin

Dear Lord, we pray today for Roger Parent. Give him wisdom and insight into the challenges that people around him have which might otherwise be overlooked. Help him to put the needs of Saskatchewan people constantly in the minds of his colleagues. Bless him with an enjoyable personal life throughout the coming season. Amen.


Roger Parent was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in the 2011 provincial election for the Saskatoon Meewasin constituency.

Prior to entering politics, Roger was a business consultant working with a variety of organizations developing aboriginal businesses around the province. Roger spent many years prior to aboriginal business development in project management and as technical advisor in equipment and building services. He is a graduate of SIAST in mechanical engineering technology and a graduate from the University of Saskatchewan in Business Administration. Roger also graduated from Purchasing Management Association of Canada at the University of Saskatchewan.

He has been involved with several initiatives within the community, including Canadian institute of Management, Purchasing Management Association of Canada, SREDA Aboriginal Economic Development committee, the Saskatoon Homelessness Initiative partnership, and most recently as a board member for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Provincially Roger has been on the board of directors for the Saskatchewan Economic Development Association, Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers, Action Saskatchewan Summit committee, Northern Apprenticeship committee and the Northern Labour Market committee.

Roger and his wife Sheila have lived most of their lives in Saskatoon, in the Meewasin constituency.

http://saskparty.com/index.php?pageid=MLAs&mla=Roger-Parent

Thursday, October 6, 2016

MLA: Hon. Greg Ottenbreit - Yorkton

Dear Lord. Thank you for the commitment and dedication of the Honourable Greg Ottenbreit. We ask that you give him renewed energy and strength to care for rural health issues, as well as the needs of his constituents. Thank you for his wisdom and character. Bless he and his family with health and strength. Amen.


Greg was first elected as the MLA for Yorkton in the 2007 provincial election and was re-elected in 2011. Born in Regina, Greg has lived in Yorkton for most of his life, and has always been involved in his community. Prior to being elected, Greg owned and operated Ottenbreit Waste Systems, a private environmental and waste disposal business.

Greg has been married to his high school sweetheart, Leone, for over 26 years, and has two daughters, Katelin and Rayanne. In 1998, the couple started Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer, an event that encourages volunteers to shave their head to raise money for cancer research and local initiatives. The charity, which has raised almost $700,000, is named in honour of their son Brayden who lost his battle with cancer in 2000 at age 5.

Greg and Leone received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal in 2005 for their community involvement and volunteerism. Greg was recognized in 2012 with the Hal Rogers Fellow Award, the highest honour presented by the Kinsmen of Canada.

Greg has served as the Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Social Services, Community Based Organizations initiative and as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Environment, Recycling. In June 2010, he was appointed as Legislative Secretary to the Premier for Vulnerable Youth. Greg has served as Chair of the caucus' standing policy committee on human services and the Chair of the legislature's Standing Committee on Human Services. He has served as Deputy Government Whip and Government Whip. On September 24, 2014, he was appointed as the Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health.

http://www.skcaucus.com/members.php?member=Greg_Ottenbreit

Greg was first elected as the MLA for Yorkton in the 2007 provincial election and was re-elected in 2011. Born in Regina, Greg has lived in Yorkton for most of his life, and has always been involved in his community. Prior to being elected, Greg owned and operated Ottenbreit Waste Systems, a private environmental and waste disposal business.

Greg has been married to his high school sweetheart, Leone, for over 26 years, and has two daughters, Katelin and Rayanne. In 1998, the couple started Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer, an event that encourages volunteers to shave their head to raise money for cancer research and local initiatives. The charity, which has raised almost $700,000, is named in honour of their son Brayden who lost his battle with cancer in 2000 at age 5.

Greg and Leone received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal in 2005 for their community involvement and volunteerism. Greg was recognized in 2012 with the Hal Rogers Fellow Award, the highest honour presented by the Kinsmen of Canada.

Greg has served as the Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Social Services, Community Based Organizations initiative and as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Environment, Recycling. In June 2010, he was appointed as Legislative Secretary to the Premier for Vulnerable Youth. Greg has served as Chair of the caucus' standing policy committee on human services and the Chair of the legislature's Standing Committee on Human Services. He has served as Deputy Government Whip and Government Whip. On September 24, 2014, he was appointed as the Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health.

http://www.skcaucus.com/members.php?member=Greg_Ottenbreit

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

MLA: Eric Olauson - Saskatoon University

Dear Lord. We pray today for Eric Olauson. Thank you for his eagerness and passion to take on leadership in government. Give him wisdom and stamina as he makes decisions and as he represents his constituents. Bless his family with health and love. Amen



Eric Olauson was elected MLA for Saskatoon University on April 4, 2016.
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Eric has called the Saskatoon University constituency home for most of his life.
Eric has served the City of Saskatoon as Ward 8 Councillor and has been involved with the Knights of Columbus, SREDA Board of Directors; Prairieland Park board; District Planning Commission, Regional Oversight Committee; and as a past president of the East College Park community association.
Eric's experience at the civic level helps him to bring the right understanding of the issues and challenges that face the people of Saskatoon.
He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice, the Standing Committee on Private Bills, and the government caucus Management Committee.
Eric and his partner DonnaLyn have one son and three daughters.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

MLA: Hugh Nerlien - Kelvington-Wadena

Dear Lord. Thank you for Hugh Nerlien. We ask that you give him grace to succeed and a joy in the journey. Help him to learn quickly the best ways to effectively help his constituents. Bless his wife and family as we go into this fall season. Amen.

Hugh Nerlien was nominated as the candidate for Kelvington-Wadena on October 30, 2014.
Hugh was born and raised in the Porcupine Plain area of Saskatchewan. 

Hugh received his Diploma in Business Administration from STI (now Saskatchewan Polytechnique) in Moose Jaw. This opened the door for Hugh to work as a Bank Manager, Independent Financial Planner and in a consulting role. 

Hugh recently sold his business Dragonfly Holdings in Porcupine Plain. After selling the business, he turned his attention to politics in the Kelvington-Wadena constituency. Hugh has volunteered extensively in his community as a former president of the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association, Porcupine Plain Economic Development Committee, and board member for Porcupine Credit Union Limited. 

'I believe strongly in the principles behind the Party, the leadership of Premier Wall and the strong team of MLA's that form the party.' He said of his decision to run for the Saskatchewan Party. 

Hugh says he is looking forward to representing the people of Kelvington-Wadena in the next election. "I believe that with my mix of experiences and skills I can help to serve my constituency and this province well. I want to be a part of continued growth in Saskatchewan."

Hugh and his wife Giselle, have two sons and one daughter.

http://www.saskparty.com/nerlien