MLA: HON. MARK DOCHERTY - REGINA CORONATION PARK - MINISTER OF PARKS, CULTURE AND SPORTS AND MINSISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROVINCIAL CAPITAL COMMISSION

Dear God, Please help MLA: Honorable Mark Docherty in everything that he is doing. Thank You for his attention to the constituents of Regina Coronation Park and the people of Saskatchewan. May You open those doors that will allow him to use his knowledge and experience to the fullest in his areas of responsibility. Please be a quiet guide to him in all of his involvements. Amen.

Mark was first elected to the Saskatchewan legislature as the MLA for Regina Coronation Park in 2011.

In June 2014, he was appointed as Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport and Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission. Mark also served as the Legislative Secretary for disabilities and was a member of the human services caucus policy and standing committees, the committee on priorities and planning and served on the Cabinet committee for creative industries. 

Mark has worked in a number of different roles including, director of immigration settlement, director of Dales House, supervisor for health, team leader at Paul Dojack Youth Centre and as clinical director of Leading Thunderbird Lodge; a youth treatment centre for File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council.

Additionally, Mark is a founding board member of Street Culture Kidz Project and has served on the board of the North Central Community Association.

Mark has earned three degrees – a Bachelor of Science through Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, a Bachelor of Human Justice from University of Regina, majoring in human rights and a Masters of Social Work, also from U of R. His interest in education has led Mark to teach Kawacatoose LPN students and youth care workers for SIAST and several courses at the University of Regina.

Mark has also represented Saskatchewan at the provincial and national levels in team handball, rugby and lacrosse. He has competed in triathlons around the world and is a three-time finisher of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championships.

MLA: HON. DAN D'AUTREMONT - CANNINGTON - SPEAKER

Heavenly Father, we come to You with grateful hearts to thank You for MLA: Hon. Dan D`Autremont. He has dedicated his life to the Cannington Constituency and to the people of Saskatchewan as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.  We ask You, Father, that You would continue to grant him wisdom and understanding in the affairs of government policies as he serves as Speaker.  We pray also for his family that You would bless and keep them in Your care.  Thank You for hearing our prayer, in Jesus' name, Amen.

Mr. D'Autremont is the Legislative Assembly’s presiding officer, the Speaker. He was first elected to the legislature in 1991 and re-elected in 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011 representing the Cannington constituency. He is one of the “original eight” founding members of the Saskatchewan Party in 1997.

During his tenure in opposition, Dan served as critic for Highways, Education, Energy and Mines, Health, Saskatchewan Telecommunications, Information Technology Office, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and Saskatchewan Government Insurance. While critic for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Dan also worked closely with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and First Nations. He served as the chair of the Saskatchewan Party caucus’crown corporations committee and Vice-chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies.

Since the Saskatchewan Party formed government in 2007, Dan has served as Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Minister for Government Services and Minister Responsible for Information Technology Office. Most recently, he served as Government House Leader, Co-chair of the legislation and regulation review (cabinet) committee, member of the Board of Internal Economy, member of the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies, member of the caucus’ standing policy committee on crowns and central agencies, member of the Public Accounts Committee, member of the Privileges Committee and member of the House Services Committee.

He was elected to serve as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on December 5, 2011.

Dan and his wife, Heather, were married for 30 years and have three children: Nicholas, Amanda and Kelly. After a courageous battle with cancer, Heather passed away on July 13, 2012.  Family, friends and politics are Dan’s top priorities, but he also enjoys hunting, shooting, reading, computers, gaming with his children and supporting the Air Cadet league.

MLA: HERB COX - THE BATTLEFORDS

Father thank You for the experience that MLA: Herb Cox brings to the people of The Battlefords.  As he carries out his duties, may he be ever mindful of Your presence in the details his work entails. Remind him that nothing is too big or too small for Your provision. We pray blessing on his home and ask that health and strength be theirs in abundance. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.

Herb was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in the 2011 provincial election for the constituency of The Battlefords.

Herb was born in Brandon, Manitoba. He attended school there and graduated from Brandon University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. After graduation he moved to Saskatchewan and while employed with a financial institution he worked in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Swift Current, and North Battleford.

Prior to entering politics, Herb was a realtor in North Battleford since 1974, has strong roots in the community and has served with a number of organizations including: three terms as president, Battlefords Real Estate Board; four years as president, Saskatchewan Team Penning Association; two years as president, Canadian Team Penning Association; member of the Town of Battlefords industrial planning committee; and, sports chairman with the Zone Seven winter games.

In 2003, Herb served as a campaign manager with the Saskatchewan Party. He also ran as the candidate in The Battlefords in the 2007 provincial election. In that election, he came within 300 votes of becoming the MLA for the constituency.

Since his election in 2011, he has been appointed to the caucus management committee, the caucus committee for crowns and central agencies, and the legislature’s Public Accounts Committee.

Herb and his wife Linda are proud that their three children – a welder, a Chartered Accountant, and a pilot – all live and work in Saskatchewan.

MLA: HON. KEN CHEVELDAYOFF - SASKATOON SILVER SPRINGS - GOVERNMENT HOUSE LEADER

Father, we bring before You MLA: Honourable Ken Cheveldayoff, Government House Leader.  We recognize, Lord, that it is by Your will that leaders are set up so we thank You for bringing MLA Cheveldayoff to his position in government.  We pray that he would fulfill the purpose which You have established for him. May his many experiences and the knowledge he has gained be used to bring about all that You desire him to accomplish.  We also pray that he would be open to Your leading and have discernment to understand the paths he should follow as You lay them out before him.  Bless him and his family with good health and quality times together.  We ask this in Jesus’ name.

Ken Cheveldayoff was first elected as MLA for Saskatoon Silver Springs in 2003. As an opposition member he served as the critic for Post-Secondary Education and Finance. After his re-election in 2007 and the formation of the Saskatchewan Party government, Cheveldayoff served as Minister of Crown Corporations. In May 2009, he became Minister of Enterprise, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy and Minister Responsible for Trade. In June 2010 Cheveldayoff became Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations, Minister Responsible for Sask. Gaming Corporation and Minister Responsible for Northern Affairs. Ken was re-elected to represent Saskatoon Silver Springs November 7, 2011. 

From May 2012 to June 2012, Ken served as Minister of Environment, Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Watershed Authority and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Water Corporation. 

Currently Ken is the Government House Leader.

Cheveldayoff attended Carleton University in Ottawa, the University of Saskatchewan and Newport University in Southern California, receiving a B.A. (Honours) in Economics and Political Science in 1988 and a Masters of Business Administration in 1996. 

Prior to being elected Ken worked with Western Economic Diversification assisting individual businesses and industries to grow and expand. He has been an active member of the Saskatoon community through service with the Children's Health Foundation, the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, the North Saskatoon Business Association, and the Provincial Exporters Association. 

Minister Cheveldayoff is proud to represent his constituents and continues to be involved in numerous activities in Saskatoon and throughout the province. 

He and his wife Trish are kept very busy with their son Carter and their daughter Paige

MLA: DANIELLE CHARTIER - SASKATOON RIVERSDALE

Holy Father, we bring MLA: Danielle Chartier before You today and ask that You will help her to be the voice of the elderly and children. We ask that she will stand up for those who aren’t able to. Father, Your heart goes out to the weak and poor so we pray that she will continue to also have a heart for the weak and poor. We pray that MLA Chartier will be able to balance work and home life well and find rest when she needs it. Lord cover her with Your hand of protection, and guide her in the way You desire for her to go! Amen.

On September 21, 2009 Danielle Chartier was elected MLA for Saskatoon Riversdale in a by-election resulting from the retirement of former MLA, Lorne Calvert, and was re-elected in 2011. 

Danielle is a third-generation resident of the Saskatoon Riversdale constituency. Originally trained as a journalist, Danielle has worked as a reporter for daily newspapers in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon, as well as weekly newspapers and monthly magazines.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Regina, she worked for the Saskatchewan Department of Labour, Work and Family unit, for nearly three years. Currently, she is completing a master of public administration degree through the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

She has also worked on projects for a number of community organizations including the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living, Catholic Family Services of Saskatoon and the Children’s Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan.

Danielle has two daughters.

EMERGENCY PRAYER FOCUS - FLOODING ISSUES

Heavenly Father, we pray today with regard to the serious flooding in our province.  God we know that YOU hold all power over the wind and the rain and today we ask you to intervene in the serious situation that is affecting many people in Saskatchewan.  We are asking You to stop the rain and to send sunshine and wind so that the waters recede.  We pray today for those who have had to evacuate their homes and also for those who are experiencing property damage.  Give them your grace and peace in this difficult time.

We ask that you would strengthen and protect the many workers and volunteers that are serving communities and neighbours.  Keep them safe from harm.  We pray for the many leaders who are responsible to formulate and lead an appropriate response to this current emergency.  Give them wisdom and perspective as they face this challenge. 

In Jesus Name, Amen

MLA: HON. JENNIFER CAMPEAU -SASKATOON FAIRVIEW - MINISTER OF CENTRAL SERVICES AND MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR SASKATCHEWAN TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION

Father God, we take a moment to thank You for MLA: Honorable Jennifer Campeau as she serves her constituents in Saskatoon Fairview and the rest of this great province of Saskatchewan.  We ask that You would continue to give her wisdom and understanding in all her dealings. We thank You for her commitment to excellence in every aspect of her life.  Amen.

ennifer Campeau was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in the 2011 provincial election.

Prior to entering politics, Jennifer was an instructor at the University of Saskatchewan as well as a PhD student in the Department of Native Studies. Her research focused on entrepreneurship, economic development, nation building and governance.

Jennifer holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan and a Business management degree from the University of Lethbridge.

Jennifer's extensive experience working with government, the business sector and several First Nations groups gives her a broad perspective of challenges in Saskatoon Fairview and across the province.  Jennifer was named to CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40 in 2013.  Jennifer is a member of the Yellowquill First Nation and has kinship ties to the Metis Eastern Region III.

In 2013, Jennifer was appointed as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Education (Anti-Bullying Initiative) and asked by Premier Wall to Chair a new Premier's Aboriginal Youth Task Force.

Jennifer has served as a member of Priorities and Planning Committee, the Cabinet Committee on Children and Youth, the Economy Standing Committee, the Public Accounts Committee and as Vice-Chair of Economy CPC.

In 2014, Jennifer was asked by Premier Wall to serve as Minister of Central Services and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Transportation Corporation.

Jennifer has one daughter named Denaya.