MLA Greg Brikich – Arm River-Watrous

Thank You Lord, for MLA Greg Brikich elected to represent the constituents of Arm River-Watrous. We pray that You would give him fresh wisdom and insight as he seeks to fulfill his role in the Legislature and for the varied needs of his constituents. Help him bring them into success and prosperity in every area of life. Amen.

Greg Brkich was born and raised on the family farm in the Bladworth area where he still operates a grain and cattle operation. Greg has always been and remains a dedicated member of his rural community. Previous to his first election, Greg served six years on Bladworth village council. He is still an active long-serving member of the Bladworth Elks club. Greg was first elected on September 16, 1999 and re-elected in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 general elections.

During his terms in opposition Greg brought forward a private member's bill recognizing the enormous contribution to Saskatchewan of the late former Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker. Greg’s duties have included senior critic for Regional Development and Co-operative Development and deputy critic for SaskWater and SPMC. He also served on the legislature’s Standing Committee on House Services. Greg was Vice-Chair of the caucus’ standing committee on private members’ bills and a member of the caucus’ standing committee on crown corporations.

As a government member Greg served as the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committee of the Whole. He was also appointed Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture - Agriculture Programs Innovation initiative. Greg was also the Vice-Chair of the caucus’ standing policy committee on intergovernmental affairs and justice and was a member of the legislature's Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice and the legislature’s Standing Committee on Private Bills. In 2012, Greg was appointed as Chair of the legislature's Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies and member of Treasury Board.

MLA Fred Bradshaw – Carrot River Valley

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray today for MLA Fred Bradshaw of Carrot River Valley, that You will direct his thoughts and plans as he serves on various committees. We also pray that You give him creative strategies and solutions as he faces the challenges and opportunities of this day.  We ask that You would fill Mr. Bradshaw with Your peace and bring Your blessings upon him and his family members. Amen.

Fred was first elected to the legislature in the 2007 provincial election and was re-elected in 2011.

Fred was born at Arborfield in 1951 and moved to Carrot River in 1960 where he still lives. In 1976 he married a local girl, Terry Novogrodski. Fred and Terry have had three children, Lisa (deceased), Morgan, and Gina.

Fred has always been very involved in the community. He has participated in a number of venues, including the town council for Carrot River, fire department, Pasquia Park board, Arborfield Dehy board, Boy Scout leader, Carrot River United Church choir, plus other entities too numerous to list. Provincially, Fred is past president of the Saskatchewan Aerial Applicator Association and past director of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association. Additionally, Fred served on the founding board of the Northeast Early Childhood Intervention program.

Fred has been appointed to the legislature’s Standing Committee on the Economy, the caucus’ policy committee on the economy and the government’s Red Tape Reduction committee.

MLA Bob Bjornerud – Melville-Saltcoats

Thank You Lord God, that You give MLA Bob Bjornerud favour with the individuals he meets and works with today. Thank You for his faithful service to the people of Melville-Saltcoats and may You give wisdom to him to have continued success in all that he does. Bless him and his family with many good and relaxing times together. Amen.

Bob Bjornerud was born in Kelvington and was raised in Saltcoats. He began his career in mining with International Minerals and Chemicals in Esterhazy. Following this, Bob went into farming. 

At the local level, Bob served as a councilor in the Rural Municipality of Saltcoats for seven years and then as Reeve of the R.M. for another seven years. 

Bob was first elected to the Legislature in 1995 to represent the Saltcoats Constituency (now the Melville-Saltcoats constituency) as a member of the Liberal Party of Saskatchewan. As one of the founding members of the Saskatchewan Party, Bob served as the critic for Agriculture, Municipal Affairs, and also as the Opposition Whip. He was re-elected in 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011. 

Bob served as the Minister of Agriculture from 2007 to May 25, 2012. 

Bob has three children and six grandchildren. He resides east of Yorkton with his partner Joan.

Hon. Bill Boyd – Kindersley

Heavenly Father, we thank You that you care about Hon. Bill Boyd and ask today for Your blessing and that he would experience well-being in every area of his life.  We also ask that he would have wisdom for decision making and a clear understanding of the things that are of most importance to attend to. Guide him as he serves the individuals and families of Kindersley. In Your Name, Amen

Bill Boyd is one of the founding members of the Saskatchewan Party and has been involved in Saskatchewan politics for more than two decades.

Bill was the MLA for the Kindersley constituency from 1991 until he stepped down in 2002. Originally elected in 1991 as a Progressive Conservative MLA, Bill became the leader of that party in 1994. He was re-elected in 1995. In 1997, he and three of his colleagues joined with four Liberal MLAs and founded the Saskatchewan Party. When Bill was re-elected in 1999, he was one of 26 MLAs elected under the Saskatchewan Party banner. He was once again elected in the Kindersley constituency in the 2007 and 2011 provincial elections.

Bill was appointed Minister of Energy and Resources among other duties from 2007 until May of 2012. At that time his cabinet duties were changed and now include: Minister of the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Global Transportation Hub Authority, Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Enterprise Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan, Uranium Development Partnership, the Saskatchewan Research Council, and Immigration.

Bill and his wife Lynn operate a pedigree seed farm near Eston. They have two adult children.

MLA Buckley Belanger – Athabasca

Father in Heaven, we pray for MLA Buckley Belanger, asking that You would give him strength in every area of life, so that he may serve the constituents of Athabasca well. We pray that You give him wisdom as he makes decisions and also the strategies he needs to put new initiatives in place. May he and his family members experience Your blessing and presence in their lives.  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.