Heavenly Father, thank You for MLA: Warren Michelson. We ask that he would experience Your blessing and goodness in his life and work in exciting ways this week. Grant him tremendous wisdom and insight as he serves and represents the people of Moose Jaw North. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
Warren Michelson was first elected to represent the constituency of Moose Jaw North in 2007, and re-elected in 2011.
He is the Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice and a member of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts. His responsibilities include co-chairing the Saskatchewan Construction Panel made up of professional organizations and government representatives in support of a stable and healthy Saskatchewan Construction Industry.
Prior to being elected, Warren worked in the communication industry of television, radio and newspaper in a variety of management positions in several Saskatchewan communities including Estevan, Weyburn, Regina, Melfort, Saskatoon, and Swift Current before moving to Moose Jaw in 1997 as manager of Radio Station CHAB.
Warren served on the board of directors of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce for 13 years, serving as provincial president in 2004-05.
From 2000 to 2006, Warren held a seat on the Senate of the University of Regina.
Warren's commitments to community volunteer service include being a past Member of the Moose Jaw Hospital Foundation Board, and a past director of the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce. He is the co-founder and past chairperson of the Moose Jaw Business Network. He also takes an active part in the lay ministries of his church.
His many accomplishments and leadership capabilities were recognized in Saskatchewan Business magazine when he was acknowledged as one of "Saskatchewan's Men of Influence" in March of 2004.
Warren and his wife Debbie have four adult children and four grandchildren, all living in Saskatchewan.
Lord, we thank You for people like MLA: Paul Merriman who have elected to serve their fellow citizens in Saskatchewan by serving in our legislature. We pray that the wisdom that he has gained in the private sector in generating cost savings will be put to use in governmental projects and initiatives. May You lead him to those individuals, groups and organizations that will work with him in getting all his objectives met. Keep him his family safe. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Paul Merriman was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in the 2011 provincial election for the Saskatoon Sutherland constituency.
Born and raised in Toronto, Paul moved to Saskatchewan with his family in 1988. His father, Ted Merriman, served as the MLA for Saskatoon Northwest for one term from 2003 to 2007. His father’s involvement in politics piqued his interest in politics.
Paul has lived and worked in Saskatoon since 1994. Recently, he was the executive director of the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. During his tenure with the food bank, Paul has worked diligently to increase funding and decrease costs. Prior to his employment with the food bank, he was employed with SaskEnergy for eight years setting up a province-wide salvage operation of used material that generated corporate savings for the Crown Corporation in excess of $8 million. He has also operated two small businesses.
Paul and his wife, Leane Durand, a small business owner herself, have four children.
Father, we thank You for MLA: Don McMorris and his leadership in the province of Saskatchewan. We pray that You would be with him as his guide as he handles all of the portfolios that he has been asked to oversee. May his team give him all the support, backing and encouragement that he requires to be sucessful. We thank You for his wisdom and ask that You would give him increased understanding of those issues that come before him. We pray also that You would bless and protect him and those in his family. We ask this in the name of Jesus! 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 2003, 2007, and 2011 provincial election.
Don has served as Minister of Health and Minister of Highways and Infrastructure. In June 2014, he was appointed Minister of Crown Investments and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Public Service Commission, and the Lean Initiative.
Don remains very active in the community along with his wife Cindy and their two sons.
Lord, we ask that You would continue to give MLA: Warren McCall the strength, wisdom, courage and joy that he requires in order to serve the province of Saskatchewan where, when and how he desires. May You also give him fresh vision and direction for the next session of the the legislature. Give him a wonderful summer where he gets much done in his riding and yet still has numerous times of refreshing and relaxation with those closest to him. In Jesus' name, we pray. 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, McCall has subsequently been returned to the Legislative Assembly by the people of Elphinstone-Centre in the 2003, 2007, and 2011 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.
McCall is the Opposition House Leader and is 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).
McCall 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.
Father, we are thankful for MLA: Russ Marchuk and that he has devoted his entire career to the public sector of our great province. We thank You for the loyalty, dedication and integrity that has shown in any capacity that he has served in. We pray that You will continue to see that he receives encouragement, support and backing from his staff and collegues in the legislature in order to accomplish those things that You have given him to implement. Protect his family and give them many refreshing times together this summer. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Russ Marchuk was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in the 2011 provincial election for the constituency of Regina Douglas Park.
From his beginnings in Regina Douglas Park, Russ went on to a thirty-year career with the Regina public schools in a variety of capacities, including: teacher, vice-principal and principal at a number of Regina elementary and secondary schools; school board trustee; and, vice-chair and Chair of the Regina Public School Board. Russ also served as an education consultant with First Nations’ schools in the Treaty 4 area, a position he held from 2001 until 2011.
Russ is a strong community leader and passionate about his community, his city and his province. Russ has acted as the logistics coordinator for the Office of the Provincial Secretary for six royal visits and a number of national conferences. In 2005 Russ was presented the Royal Victorian Medal (silver) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for service to Her Majesty and members of the royal family. He has also served as a public representative on two committees with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.
He currently serves on the cabinet committee on Saskatchewan Child & Family Agenda, the Intergovernmental Affairs & Justice caucus policy committee, as well as the legislatures Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice. He is also the Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Education.
Russ and his wife Karen have four children. He enjoys golfing, kite skiing and cooking.
Thank you for MLA: Gene Makowsky and his work as the MLA for Regina Dewdney. We pray that You will give him a depth of wisdom and courage that only You can give as he fills his role in the Legislature. Continue to give him a clear sense of how he can best prioritize and focus his time in the coming legislative sessions. Bless his family with a great summer of fun and rest.In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Gene was first elected to the Legislature in the 2011 provincial election. He currently sits on the legislature’s Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies and the caucus’ standing committee on crown and central agencies. In May 2012, Gene was appointed Deputy Whip.
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.
Known as a quiet leader, Gene is committed to giving back to the community. In the off-season he worked as a substitute teacher in the Regina Public School System and always attends as many charity and community events as possible. In 2008, Gene 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 and his wife Tami call Regina home with their three boys, Nicholas, Ryan and Blake.
Our Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today on behalf of MLA: Greg Lawrence who serves in the constituency of Moose Jaw Wakamow. We thank you Lord as he serves on the Standing Committee on Human Services and has specific responsibilities in foster and child care. We thank You that he has taken on these important duties and pray that You will give him effective strategies to meet the needs in these two areas. Lord, give him patience, love and understanding in all that he does. We thank You also for his family and may You continue to bless and keep them in your care. We ask this in the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Greg Lawrence was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in the 2011 provincial election for the Moose Jaw Wakamow constituency. Greg currently is a member of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Human Services and is currently serving as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Social Services with specific responsibilities in foster and child care.
Greg was born in Bienfait, Saskatchewan and was raised in the Estevan area spending many years working in the oil industry. He moved his family to Moose Jaw in 2003 after spending an incredible weekend there as a tourist. It was there he began his employment with SaskTel. Prior to entering politics, he was a customer service technician with SaskTel as well as the vice-president for the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Local 3, and also served as the union’s grievance coordinator.
Greg, who has been involved with politics since 2007, is particularly impressed by the government’s commitment to the Métis people of Saskatchewan.
He is the former President of the Southern Plains Métis Local 160, and former Deputy Commanding Officer of the #40 Royal Canadian Air Cadets in Moose Jaw. He spent many years volunteering at the YMCA teaching martial arts and also enjoyed coaching minor baseball.
Greg and his wife Marjorie have three sons and one foster son.
Heavenly Father, thank You for MLA: Warren Michelson. We ask that he would experience Your blessing and goodness in his life and work in exciting ways this week. Grant him tremendous wisdom and insight as he serves and represents the people of Moose Jaw North. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.