Lord Jesus, we pray today for MLA: Bob Bjornerud. We ask that You give him a supernatural capacity to seize the opportunities presented to him in order to bring economic and social development to his constituency. Grant him peace and spiritual depth throughout the Christmas season, and grant his family years of blessing and grace. In Your name Jesus, we pray. 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.
Dear Lord, we thank You for MLA: Buckley Belanger. Thank You for his work in the legislature over the last two decades. We pray that You will give him renewed strength and keep him safe. Give him a special ability to shoulder the stresses of political life. Bless his family with a wonderful holiday season and a special encounter with the peace of God. 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.
Father, thank You for the Honourable Gordon Wyant and his faithful service to the people of Saskatchewan. We ask that You give him a double helping of wisdom in his roles as Attorney General, Minister of Justice and Minister Responsible for SaskBuilds. Give him the capacity to draw on all of the resources within himself as well as the teams of people around him. Bless he and his family with a warm and rich Christmas season and a deeply meaningful and spiritual New Year. Thank You Jesus that You hear our prayers. Amen!
Gordon Wyant was elected as the MLA for Saskatoon Northwest in an October 2010 by-election. He was then re-elected in the 2011 provincial election. After the 2011 election, Gordon was appointed Deputy House Leader and on May 25, 2012 Gordon was sworn in as Minister of Justice and Attorney General. In June 2014 Gordon was also appointed as Minister Responsible for SaskBuilds.
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Gordon was the first Canadian-born member of his family. His parents, originally from Europe, came to Saskatoon in the 1950s when his father was retained as the first Head of the Department of Anaesthesia at the newly opened University Hospital.
He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in 1985, and graduated from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in 1986. Shortly after convocation, Gordon began practicing law with the firm of McKercher LLP, where he practiced as a partner until his appointment as Attorney General. In 1987, Gordon received an award for highest standing in the 1987 Bar Admission course. He received his Queen's Counsel designation in 2009.
Since 2000, Gordon has also been an active public servant. He was elected as trustee for the Saskatoon Public School Board in 2000 and served as Chair for two years. He was elected city councillor for Ward 5 in 2003 and was re-elected in 2006 and 2009.
Gordon and his wife Christine Hrudka have four children in their early twenties. In addition to his family, Gordon enjoys writing, skiing and motorcycling. He is also the proud recipient of the Sterling Writing Award for non-fiction, awarded in 1999.
Father, We thank You for MLA: Trent Wotherspoon and pray that You bless Trent and his wife Stephanie with a meaningful and enjoyable holiday season. Lord, we ask that You give him wisdom and discretion in how to fulfill his role as critic to multiple portfolios. May You also give him insight and favour and may he be able to see the better options in the each of the decisions that he is required to make. We ask these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Trent was elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2011 for the constituency of Regina Rosemont. He is the Deputy Leader of the official opposition.
Trent serves as the opposition critic for Finance, Education, Municipal Relations, Urban Affairs, Economy, and the Global Transportation Hub. Trent also serves on a national committee of the CCAF, with an aim to strengthen governance and accountability.
Trent was born and raised in northwest Regina. He earned a Bachelor of Education at the U of R and has taken grad studies in education and undergrad studies in business.
Prior to politics, working with an interdisciplinary committee, Trent developed and managed within the community a nationally recognized program for youth offenders of highest-risk, that successfully increased educational attachment and reduced recidivism rates.
As an educator, Trent taught in high schools and led various new initiatives. Trent assisted in the creation of a new campus for adult students. Trent also led the development of a program for students displaying severe violent behaviours. Previously, Trent worked with a youth agency supporting at-risk youth.
Trent has background in business as an entrepreneur, through business studies and as a past director with the Regina’s warehouse business improvement district.
Trent’s wife Stephanie is a teacher. Together, they are highly involved in the community through coaching and volunteerism, and by engaging in the many diverse cultural, arts and sporting events that enrich Regina and Saskatchewan.
Trent enjoys the outdoors, particularly fishing, hunting, and canoeing; and sports, such as, hockey, football, rugby, water-sports, and running.
Dear Lord, thank You for the Honourable Nadine Wilson and her commitment to Saskatchewan. We pray that You give her pride in her work and growing opportunities in the community. Bless her with rich relationships and great impact with the work she does. Help her to prioritize effectively and see the challenges with a supernatural insight. Grant her strength and health throughout the winter months. In Your name, Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Nadine was first elected as the MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers in the 2007 provincial election and was re-elected in 2011. In 2009, she was appointed Legislative Secretary to the Minister Responsible for Immigration – New Citizen initiative. She has served as a member of the caucus’ standing policy committee on the economy and the standing policy committee on human services, deputy caucus Chair, and Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Private Bills. Ms. Wilson is presently the Provincial Secretary and Legislative Secretary to the Premier.
Nadine studied social service work in Saskatoon, and she later became one of the first women to work as a corrections worker in the Men's Provincial Correctional Centre in Prince Albert. Her public service includes twice elected reeve of the rural municipality of Paddockwood before making the move to provincial service.
In addition to Nadine's legislative roles, she was named a BILLD Fellow in 2009 after completing the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development program at the University of Wisconsin and has served as a mentor for the Saskatchewan Legislative Internship Program four times. Nadine is a graduate of the 2009 Pacific Northwest Economic Region Legislative Leadership Academy, and also serves as a member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
Nadine and her husband Doug have been married for over 30 years. Fourth generation cattle ranchers, they live north of Prince Albert. Their four children and six grandchildren all reside in Saskatchewan.
Heavenly Father, we lift up our prayers to You today for MLA: Randy Weekes asking that You bless him this winter. Continue to give him a growing capacity to help his constituents as well as giving him greater favour and influence in order that he may be able to help as many people of Saskatchewan as he possibly can. Grant him an enlarging optimistic vision along with wisdom, peace and health. Lord may You aslo give he and his wife Cindy a deep spiritual life. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Randy was first elected in 1999 as the MLA for Redberry Lake and re-elected in 2003, 2007, and 2011 as the MLA for Biggar. While in opposition, Randy served as critic for Highways and Transportation, Environment, and Labour, and deputy critic for Immigration and Information Services Corporation.
Randy has served as Deputy Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on the Economy and served on the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies, Standing Committee on House Services, Standing Committee on Agriculture and the Standing Committee on Non-controversial Bills. Randy also served as Deputy House Leader, Government Whip, and as the Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health. On September 24, 2014, Mr. Weekes was appointed Deputy Government Whip.
Randy was born in Biggar and grew up on the nearby family farm. He studied at the University of Saskatchewan and received a diploma in Agriculture, before returning to farm and ranch with his family. Randy and his wife Cindy make their home near Biggar.
Lord Jesus, Thank you for our Premier, the Honourable Brad Wall, and for his continual efforts on behalf of the people of Saskatchewan. We pray that You will continue to give him wisdom, vision, passion, tenacity, and greater opportunities to showcase Saskatchewan and the potentials it offers. We ask that You protect and bless he and his family. Give them all an enjoyable and rich spiritual walk. May the province of Saskatchewan be an even greater place because of the fruits of his labours. Amen.
Brad Wall was first elected Premier of Saskatchewan in the November 2007 provincial election and his government was re-elected in the 2011 provincial election.
Prior to his career in politics, Premier Wall was active in his local business community and was involved in service work spanning local events, economic development and health care recruitment.
One of his earliest forays into politics was in the late 1980's as a founding member and western Co-Chair of the Alliance for the Future of Young Canadians. This was an organization dedicated to promoting free trade.
Brad Wall was born and raised in Swift Current, which is in Saskatchewan’s southwest. He still lives there with his wife, Tami, as well as two of their three children: Colter and Faith. Their daughter Megan is enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan.
He received his post secondary education at the University of Saskatchewan where he earned an honours degree in public administration.
Lord Jesus, we pray today for MLA: Bob Bjornerud. We ask that You give him a supernatural capacity to seize the opportunities presented to him in order to bring economic and social development to his constituency. Grant him peace and spiritual depth throughout the Christmas season, and grant his family years of blessing and grace. In Your name Jesus, we pray. Amen.
