Friday, April 28, 2017

MLA - Warren Michelson - Moose Jaw North

Dear Lord. Thank you for Warren Michelson. We pray that you would give him ample opportunities this session to represent the people who would rarely be heard. Help him to have a keen ear for the unfortunate and those in need. Help him to be part of your instrument of kindness and love in the world. Amen.


Warren Michelson is serving his third term as the representative for the constituency of Moose Jaw North in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.
Since 2007 Warren has been instrumental in representing Moose Jaw citizens through his constituency involvement and work on Assembly standing committees including Economy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice. He is currently a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Warren has served as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Economy (Manufacturing), as co-chair of the Saskatchewan Construction Panel, and as a member of a caucus committee to review government policies and reduce regulation redundancies.
Warren’s knowledge and experience include over 25 years in the communication industry, including television, radio and newspaper, in a variety of management positions. Warren’s business interests include leadership in the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, serving as provincial president in 2004-05. From 2000 to 2006, Warren also held a seat on the Senate of the University of Regina.
Warren is committed to community volunteer service as a past member of the Moose Jaw Hospital Foundation Board, and past director of the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce. He also takes an active part in the lay ministries at his church.
Warren and his wife Debbie have four children and six grandchildren, all living in Saskatchewan.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

MLA - Hon. Paul Merriman - Saskatoon Silverspring - Sutherland

Dear Lord. We pray today for the Honourable Paul Merriman. We pray that you would help him to be especially tuned to the details of the work around him. Help him to drill down into the specifics where other people may not see the need. May he be a tenacious leader who sees too it that the right things get done. Amen.



First elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in 2011, Paul Merriman is honoured to continue serving his constituency and province following his  re-election in 2016.
Paul has called Saskatchewan home for nearly thirty years, and has lived in Saskatoon since 1994. Born and raised in Toronto, he moved here with his family in 1988.
Prior to the 2011 election, Paul was the executive director of the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. He was also formerly employed by SaskEnergy for eight years, setting up a province-wide salvage operation of used material. He has also owned and operated two small businesses.
Paul is currently the Government House Leader, having previously served as Government Whip. He also sits on the Board of Internal Economy, the Public Accounts Committee, the Private Bills Committee, the Privileges Committee, the House Services Committee, and the caucus Management Committee.
Paul and his wife, Leane Durand, a small business owner, have four children.



Tuesday, April 25, 2017

MLA - Ryan Meili - Saskatoon Meewasin

Dear Lord. We thank you for Ryan Meili and the commitment that he has taken on to the people of Saskatchewan. We pray that you would help him to quickly understand the work that he does in his new role, and to become very effective at it. Help him to both enjoy the work, and challenge the work to make it his own. Bless him with a rich spiritual walk and personal balance. Amen.



Ryan Meili became the MLA for the constituency of Saskatoon Meewasin in a by-election held on March 2, 2017.
Ryan is a family doctor and community builder who lives and works in Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods.

MLA - Don McMorris - Indian Head - Milestone

Dear Lord. Thank you for Don McMorris. We pray that you would give him a renewed sense of joy and meaning in his work. Give him opportunity to rise to the occasion. Help him to find his way through the complex challenges of the day. Be his rock and fortress despite the storms around him. Amen.




Don McMorris was raised in southern Saskatchewan’s Indian-Head Milestone constituency and maintains strong connections to the communities and people of the area. He graduated from Milestone High School, later worked with the Prairie View School Division, and managed the family farm in the Lewvan area.
Throughout the years, Don has always focused on serving the people of our province. After many years with the Saskatchewan Safety Council, he was elected to the legislature as the MLA of Indian Head-Milestone in 1999. He was re-elected in the 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2016 provincial elections.
He has served as Minister of Health, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, Minister of Crown Investments, Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Public Service Commission, and the Lean Initiative. He has also served as Deputy Premier.
Don remains very active in the community along with his wife Cindy and their two sons.

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Friday, April 21, 2017

MLA- Warren McCall - Regina Elphinstone Center

Dear Lord. We pray today for Warren McCall. We ask you to give him a refreshed sense of the importance of his role. May you use Warren in multiple ways to make Saskatchewan a stronger, sharper, more kind province. Bless him with a keen spiritual walk that is honest and authentic. Amen.




Warren McCall is proud to call north central Regina home. It is the neighbourhood where he was born and raised, and is the largest community in Regina Elphinstone-Centre.

First elected in a February 2001 by-election, he has subsequently been returned to the Legislative Assembly by the people of Regina Elphinstone-Centre in the 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2016 general elections. He is proud of the fact that he has been voted “Best Regina MLA” seven years in a row by the readers of Regina’s Prairie Dog Newsmagazine.

Warren is the Opposition House Leader and the official opposition critic for Advanced Education, SaskTel, Central Services, the Lean Initiative, Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation, and the Provincial Capital Commission. Aussi, il est le Président de la section de la Saskatchewan de l’Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF).

Warren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Canadian history from the University of Regina. He volunteers for a number of organizations and community events, including Habitat for Humanity, Regina Folk Festival, Cathedral Village Arts Festival, Albert Library Community Council, Canadian Blood Service, CIBC Run for the Cure, and the North Central Community Association.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

MLA - David Marit - Wood River

Dear Lord. Thank you for David Marit. We pray that you would give he and his family a truly blessed spring and summer. We ask that you would open doors for him to serve his constituents and those who reach out for help. May he be a willing partner with you in the building of a healthy province. Amen.




David Marit was elected MLA for Wood River on April 4th, 2016. Born and raised in the area, he has very strong ties to his community.
David currently owns and operates a farm with his brother. In addition to his busy professional life, he has volunteered extensively in his community. He served on RM Council since 1993 and, in 1999 he was elected to SARM Board as Director for Division 2 where he served as President until winning the nomination for the Saskatchewan Party.
He currently volunteers as a board member for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan and looks forward to representing the people of Wood River.
David is Minister of Highways and Infrastructure. He was previously a member of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.
He and his wife Lois have one son, one daughter, and two granddaughters.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

MLA - Gene Makowsky - Regina- Gardiner Park

Dear Lord. We pray today for Gene Makowsky. We ask you to be a constant part of his days. Even when he is not aware of it, we ask that you would be whispering Godly wisdom. May his word and action be exemplary of a truly great leader. Amen.





Gene graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1996 where he received his bachelor’s degree in education with distinction. He is best known for his 17 years playing offensive line with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Lineman twice, a CFL All-Star five times and helped lead the Riders to a Grey Cup in 2007.
In the off-season Gene worked as a substitute teacher in the Regina Public School System and always attended as many charity and community events as possible. In 2008, he was hired by the provincial government to work with minor football to help aspiring players at the grassroots level in Saskatchewan excel on the football field.
Gene was first elected to the legislature in 2011 and was re-elected in the 2016 provincial election. He has served as Deputy Whip, a member of the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies, and as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport (Recreational Initiatives).
Gene currently serves Saskatchewan as chair of the Standing Committee on Economy, as well as a member of the House Services Committee.
Gene and his wife Tami call Regina home with their three boys, Nicholas, Ryan and Blake.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

MLA - Greg Lawrence - Moose Jaw Wakamow

Dear Lord. Thank you for Greg Lawrence. We pray today that you would meet him in his spiritual walk, as well as his professional challenges. May you breath into his world that amazing wisdom that comes from you. Bless he and his family with continued joy and health. Amen.




Born in Bienfait and raised in the Estevan area, Greg spent many years working in the oil industry and with SaskPower. He moved his family to Moose Jaw in 2003 where he began his employment with SaskTel as a customer service technician. He would later become vice president of union CEP Local 3 and sit as the grievance coordinator and as a Securtek bargaining representative.  Greg has also served as president of Southern Plains Métis Local 160.
Greg and his wife Marj fostered many children while raising three teenage boys. This involvement inspired Greg to make a difference by running in the 2011 provincial election.
Greg was first elected as the MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow in November 2011. He was re-elected on April 4, 2016.
Greg is Chair of the Assembly's Standing Committee on Human Services and is a member of the House Services Committee and the Privileges Committee. He was recently appointed Saskatchewan’s Military Liaison. Having served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserves, instructing at the #40 Snowbird Air Cadet Squadron, and serving as a Deputy Commanding Officer in the Cadet Instructors Cadre, he is delighted with his new role. He also serves as Government Whip.
Greg and his wife Marjorie have three adult sons, one foster son and two grandchildren. Spending time with his family and spoiling his grandkids are his focus when he is not at work.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

MLA - Lisa Lambert - Saskatoon - Churchill - Wildwood

Dear Lord. Thank you for Lisa Lambert and the work that she is doing in the legislature and for her constituency. We ask that you would enlighten her to the challenges people face that often go without notice. May she be acutely aware of the needs, and even more resourceful in the response to those needs. Bless her family with health and happiness throughout the spring and summer. Amen.





Lisa Lambert was elected MLA for Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood in the 2016 provincial election.
Raised in Saskatoon’s Brevoort Park neighbourhood, Lisa has deep roots in the constituency. She spent over 30 years working at CTV Saskatoon and was president of the CTV Staff Association for many years.

She served four terms as a Catholic school board trustee. She was a board member of the Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association and was selected to serve on two advisory groups for the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.

In addition to her busy professional life, Lisa has authored a cookbook and volunteered extensively in her community.

As a ten-year member of her community association, she filled many roles, including one term as president. Lisa chaired the Lakewood Suburban Program Advisory Committee and took a lead role in annual door-to-door canvass campaigns for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. She served four years on the Board of Directors of the Saskatoon Friendship Inn and 15 years as a volunteer. Lisa received the President's Award of Distinction from Volunteer Saskatoon in 2005.
She currently serves Saskatchewan as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Education for curriculum development and consultation, and as a member of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.
Lisa and her husband Jim have three daughters and three grandchildren.


Thursday, April 13, 2017

MLA - Delbert Kirsch - Batoche

Dear Lord. We pray today for Delbert Kirsch. We ask that you would keep him in the centre of your will. Help him to avoid distractions that scream for attention in order to give the most care and attention to the greatest needs. Bless him with a sharp wit and an open soul. Amen.









First elected in 2003, Delbert was re-elected in the 2007, 2011, and 2016 provincial elections.
During his term in opposition, Delbert served as the Saskatchewan Party critic for Forestry, deputy critic for Northern Affairs and Industry & Commerce, and as vice-chair of the Standing Committee on the Economy.
Following the formation of a Saskatchewan Party government, Premier Brad Wall asked Delbert to serve as the chair of the legislature's Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice. Delbert was also appointed as Legislative Secretary to the Premier (Saskatchewan Heritage Initiative) and as a Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing.
Delbert has served Saskatchewan as Deputy Government House Leader, chair of the Private Member’s Committee, a member of the House Services Committee, and as a member of the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies.
Delbert currently serves on the caucus Management Committee. He is the Assembly's Deputy Chair of Committees, and a member of the Privileges Committee and the Standing Committee on the Economy.
Delbert and Valerie have three grown children.


Wednesday, April 12, 2017

MLA - Warren Kaeding - Melville Saltscoats

Dear Lord. We thank you for Warren Kaeding. We thank you for his devotion and wisdom. In the coming months, we pray that you would give him a laser sharp focus on the mandate that you put before him. May he see the good that needs doing, and the grit to engage. Amen.






Warren Kaeding was elected MLA for Melville-Saltcoats in the April 2016 provincial election.
Warren received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan in 1985 and worked as a territory manager for Hoechst AG from 1986-1996. From 1986-2011, Warren was also owner/operator of Wagon Wheel Seed Corporation.
Warren has served as the Executive Director for the Sask Farm Stewardship Association, Advisor to the Agriculture Development Fund, Crop Inspector with Maxcor Ventures, and Business Development Rep for Input Capital. In addition to his busy professional life, Warren is involved in his community as Chair of the local economic development board, elder in his church, member of the Lions Club, and an official with local minor hockey and baseball.
Warren's experience in agriculture, business, youth education, and employment bring the right mix of experience and enthusiasm to the constituency.
He currently serves Saskatchewan on the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies.
Warren and his wife Carla have two adult sons.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

MLA - Nancy Heppner - Martensville - Warman

Dear Lord. We pray today for Nancy Heppner. We ask that you would be a constant shield to her life. Help her in all the challenges and inspire her in the moments she most needs it. May she be abundant with joy. Amen.




Nancy's interest in politics was sparked while door-knocking for her father Ben in 1995. In 2001, she began working as the constituency assistant for Carol Skelton, MP for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar. She later moved to Ottawa to continue to work for Carol Skelton as her legislative assistant on Parliament Hill. Nancy then worked for Leader of the Official Opposition (Stephen Harper) as Question Period Coordinator and remained there until 2005.
Following her work on the 2006 federal election, Nancy became a part of the issues management team for the Right Honourable Stephen Harper in the Prime Minister's Office. Nancy subsequently served as director of communications for the Minister of Canadian Heritage before returning home to Saskatchewan.
Nancy was first elected to the legislature in the Martensville Constituency in a 2007 by-election. She was re-elected in the 2007, 2011, and 2016 provincial elections.
From 2007 to 2010, Nancy served as Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Water Corporation, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, and the Water Appeal Board. In 2012, Premier Brad Wall appointed Nancy as the Minister of Central Services, the Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission, and the Minister responsible for the Lean Initiative. From 2014 to 2016, she was Minister of Highways and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation. She is currently a member of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.
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Monday, April 10, 2017

MLA - Glen Hart - Last Mountain -Touchwood

Dear Lord. We pray today for Glen Hart and the work that he does. We ask you to give him a double helping of wisdom as he navigates government. Bless him with a focus and capacity to help his constituents, and those that would not normally get the help they need. Give him peace and joy. 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, 2011, and 2016. During his two terms in opposition, Glen's critic duties included Post-Secondary Education, Highways and Transportation, Environment, Labour, Deputy Critic for Aboriginal Affairs, and Deputy Critic 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 the caucus Standing Policy Committee on Human Services.
He is currently Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Private Bills Committee.
Glen and his wife Marlene have three children and ten grandchildren.

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Friday, April 7, 2017

MLA - Hon. Jeremy Harrison - Meadow Lake


Dear Lord. Thank you for the Honourable Jeremy Harrison. We pray that you would provide for his needs and give him opportunity to provide for others. Bless him with wisdom and charm. Help him to empower those who work for him. Be a key part of his personal life in a way that divine wisdom is a hallmark of his work. Amen.




Jeremy Harrison grew up in the Meadow Lake area and graduated from Carpenter High School in 1996. Jeremy went on to complete an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Canadian History from the University of Alberta, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and a Juris Doctor (Law) Degree from the University of Saskatchewan.
Jeremy was elected to Parliament on June 28, 2004, and at the age of 26 became one of the youngest Canadians ever to sit in the House of Commons. Jeremy was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in November 2007. He is 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 until being appointed to Cabinet in May of 2009. He has served as the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Enterprise Saskatchewan, Government House Leader, and Minister Responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training. Jeremy currently serves as the Minister of the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Minister Responsible for the Global Transportation Hub, Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan, Minister Responsible for Innovation, and Minister Responsible for Trade.
Jeremy also currently serves as the Deputy House Leader, Vice-Chair of the Treasury Board, Chairman of the Red Tape Reduction Committee, and sits on the Cabinet Committee on Human Services. He also serves as a Member of the Board of Internal Economy and the Standing Committee on House Services.
Jeremy and his wife Alaina have one son, MacGregor and one daughter, Finnley.

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

MLA - Hon. Donna Harpauer - Humboldt - Watrous

Dear Lord. We pray today for the Honourable Donna Harpauer. Grant her many more opportunities to affect positive change for Saskatchewan youth. We pray that she would see things that others might miss, and that she would be quick to respond to the emerging needs of the people she serves. Bless her with a dynamic spiritual life and a rewarding personal life. Amen.




Raised on a small farm near Guernsey, Donna completed high school at Lanigan Central High and went on to receive a Medical Laboratory Technologist certificate at Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon. After interning at the Royal University Hospital and working full-time in the Microbiology, Donna got married and began farming in the LeRoy area where she raised three daughters.
First elected to the legislature in 1999, Donna was re-elected in the 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2016 provincial elections.
During her time in opposition, Donna served as the critic for the Public Service Commission, Highways, Agriculture, Investment Saskatchewan, Crown Investments Corporation, SaskPower, and SaskEnergy.
Donna currently serves as Minister of Government Relations and Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs. Previously, Donna has been Minister of Social Services, Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and the Status of Women, Minister of Education, Minister of Crown Investments, Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance, Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, and Provincial Secretary.
Donna has also served as chair of the Crown Investments Corporations Board, chair of the Child and Family Agenda Committee, vice chair of Treasury Board, and vice chair of the Provincial Land Use Committee. She has also served as a member of the Board of Internal Economy, House Services Committee, SaskBuilds, and the caucus committees on Priorities and Planning, Public Sector Bargaining, and Red Tape Review.
Donna currently resides in Humboldt.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

MLA - Hon. Joe Hargrave - Prince Albert Carlton

Dear Lord. Thank you for the Honourable Joe Hargrave. We ask you to amp up the opportunities around him. May he be acutely aware of the impact that his words and influence has on others around him. We ask that you would use him to make Saskatchewan a better and more healthy place to live and work. Amen.




Joe Hargrave was elected MLA for Prince Albert Carlton in the 2016 provincial election.
Joe was raised near Porcupine Plain and has lived and worked in Prince Albert as owner/operator of Riverside Auto Group for the past 14 years.
Joe was also a manager with BMO for 20 years, as well as a corrections officer for 4 years. In addition to his busy professional life, Joe is involved in his community as a member of the Rotary Club, Board of Police Commissioners for Prince Albert and previous member of Community Futures.
Joe's varied business experience helps him to have a balanced understanding of the needs of the Prince Albert Carlton constituency.
He currently serves Saskatchewan as Minister of Crown Investments, and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance and Saskatchewan Transportation Company. He was previously a member of the Public Accounts Committee.
Joe and his wife Fran have four children and five grandchildren.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

MLA - Mr. David Forbes - Saskatoon Centre

Dear Lord. We pray today for David Forbes. We ask you to give David a renewed vision of his role in government. Give him a meaningful spiritual life that is guided by you. Keep him healthy and fit going into the next season. 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 master’s 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, 2011, and 2016. In the previous NDP government David served as Minister of Environment and Labour. In the Saskatchewan NDP caucus, he has served 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 was also the associate critic for Education.
David and his spouse Dawn Martin have three children, Cam, Alison, and Reilly.

Monday, April 3, 2017

MLA - Muhammad Fiaz - Regina Pasqua

Dear Lord. We pray today for Muhammad Fiaz. Thank you for his commitment to the community and the fresh perspective that he brings to Saskatchewan. We ask you to give him wisdom and favour. Grant him amazing capacities to get stuff done that will benefit all people of the province. Amen.




Muhammad Fiaz was elected MLA for Regina Pasqua in the 2016 provincial election.
Muhammad was born and raised in Pakistan where he pursued his education, receiving a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Muhammad and his family immigrated to Toronto in 1995 where they established a thriving jewelry business, one that remains successful today.
In 2008, Muhammad chose to move to Saskatchewan – to what he fondly calls "the land of opportunity" – where he has worked as a road safety consultant for SGI.
Since moving to Saskatchewan, Muhammad has become an active member of his community.  He volunteers his time with Humanity First and also coaches in the South Regina Community Soccer Program.
Muhammad is excited to give back to a community and province that welcomed him with open arms. He currently serves Saskatchewan as a member of the Standing Committee on Human Services.
Muhammad and his wife Attia have three young boys.