Hon Warren Kaeding, Melville-Saltcoats

Dear Lord. We pray today for the Honourable Warren Kaeding. We ask you to give him extra wisdom in his ministerial work. May you empower he and his staff to make great improvements in the lives of Saskatchewan people. Bless he and his family with meaningful spiritual lives that abide in your presence and glorify you. 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, as an advisor to the Agriculture Development Fund, and as a crop inspector with Maxcor Ventures. 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.

Warren has worked as a Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture (irrigation expansion), as well as a Legislative Secretary to the Minister responsible for SaskTel (cellular coverage and internet coverage).

He has served as a member of the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies, the Public Accounts Committee, the Standing Committee on the Economy, and the caucus Legislation and Regulation Review Committee.

On February 2, 2018, Warren was appointed Minister of Government Relations and Minister of First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs.

Warren and his wife Carla have two adult sons.

MLA Everett Hindley, Swift Current

Father, we come to You today and ask for encouragement and strength for Everett Hindley, MLA for Swift Current. Thank You for the unique talents and skills with which You have equipped him to accomplish Your will. Protect his mind. May he experience Your peace and joy. We ask You blessing upon him and his family. Thank You Lord
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Everett Hindley was elected MLA for Swift Current on March 1, 2018.

Everett grew up on a family farm near Melfort, and is the oldest of four children.

In late 1995, he graduated from the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatoon and then moved to Swift Current the following year. Everett was the morning news announcer and news director for the local radio stations for 3 1/2 years and the colour commentator for the Swift Current Broncos hockey broadcasts.

In October 1999, Everett began working for the newly elected MLA Brad Wall as his constituency assistant. He managed the local MLA office until the spring of 2006 when he then became the executive assistant to the Leader of the Opposition. Upon the Saskatchewan Party's election as government in 2007, Everett served as the executive assistant to the Premier.

During his 18 years of public service, Everett has been responsible for helping coordinate the former Premier's itinerary, staffing many meetings and events, and has been part of several international trade missions helping to promote Swift Current's and Saskatchewan's interests.

Everett and his wife Anita have two grown children and are proud grandparents.

MLA Nancy Heppner, Martensville-Warman

Father, we thank You for MLA Nancy Heppner. We declare Your favor to shine on her daily. Fill her with Your love, compassion, and wisdom. Direct her steps in all she does and may she find that You are faithful. In Jesus' name, 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, Nancy was appointed Minister of Central Services, Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission, and Minister responsible for the Lean Initiative.

From 2014 to 2016, she served as Minister of Highways and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation.

Nancy most recently served Saskatchewan as Minister of Energy and Resources and Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission.

She is currently a member of the caucus Legislation and Regulation Review Red Tape Committee.