Thursday, June 30, 2016

MLA: Danielle Chartier - Saskatoon Riversdale


Dear Lord, Thank you for Danielle Chartier and for her long term commitment and dedication to the Saskatoon Riversdale community being a third-generation resident.  We ask you to continue to give her favour in all she puts her hands to do. Bless her with a wonderful and refreshing break from legislature this summer and may she have many rich times of fellowship with family and friends while continuing to work on completing her Masters in Public Administration with excellence.  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.

http://www.daniellechartier.ca/about.html

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

MLA: Lori Carr - Estevan

Father we are thankful for Lori Carr and the privilege of serving the constituency of Estevan in the legislature. Provide her with varied opportunities that will allow her to broaden her experience and knowledge base as well as be an effective representative. Bless Lori and Bart with times of refreshing and rest in the busy life of service. Amen.
Lori was elected MLA for Estevan in the April 4, 2016 provincial election.
Lori lives in Estevan with her partner Bart. She has spent the past 20 years working as a licensed assistant in a financial planning office.
She is also very active in the community as a board member for the Air Cadet League, Sun County Health Region and Ducks Unlimited.
Lori has raised three children and, in her spare time, loves to travel and be with family and friends.
Lori currently serves Saskatchewan as a member of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice.
http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/Lori-Carr/

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

MLA: Hon. Jennifer Campeau - Saskatoon Faiview - Minister of Central Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Transportation Company


God, you have placed Hon. Jennifer Campeau in the SK legislature for ‘such a time as this’. Focus her passions and efforts on issues that make a difference for the next generations and give her insight and wisdom to find real solutions. Surround Jennifer and her daughter with peace and joy as they look forward to the summer. Refresh them we pray. Amen.

Jennifer Campeau was first elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in the 2011 provincial election for the constituency of Saskatoon Fairview.

Prior to entering politics, Jennifer was an instructor at the University of Saskatchewan as well as a PhD student. Jennifer also holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan and a Business Management undergraduate degree from the University of Lethbridge.

Jennifer has been driven to pursue politics, serve her community and go to school but the greatest accomplishment has been her daughter, Denaya. Jennifer knows firsthand the importance in doing all she can to make the province of Saskatchewan a great place for our children.

On June 5, 2014, Jennifer was appointed Minister of Central Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Transportation Company.

http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/cabinet/honourable-jennifer-campeau

Friday, June 24, 2016

MLA: David Buckingham - Saskatoon Westview

Lord thank you that the “integrity of the upright guides them” and that today we have the opportunity to pray for a man of integrity. We ask for David that he would continue to be a man of the people, caring for them in ways that honour you. We pray that you would continue to give him an upright heart. We pray for grace and peace to be upon his family. Amen.

David Buckingham was elected MLA for Saskatoon Westview in the April 2016 provincial election. He currently serves on the Standing Committee on Economy.
Born and raised in the farming community near Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, David moved to Saskatoon in 1979 to pursue a career in the car hauling business as a commercial driver. In 1988, David and his wife Karen moved to the community of Borden to raise their three children.
Always an active volunteer in his community, David has served as a volunteer firefighter, president of the Borden Parks and Recreation Committee, and as the co-founder of the Highway 16 Fire Commission, a group that was formed to regionalize training for volunteer firefighters.
David served two terms as mayor of the Village of Borden. Prior to that he served one term as a councillor. A background in municipal government has given David a strong understanding of the issues of a growing and vibrant community. He wants to ensure the constituents of Saskatoon Westview have a voice at the provincial level as their community continues to grow.
David and his wife Karen enjoy spending time with their three children and three granddaughters.

http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/David-Buckingham/

Thursday, June 23, 2016

MLA: Greg Brykich - Arm River


For the many years Greg Brykich has served his constituency in the legislature, we are thankful. He has modeled perseverance and a willingness to engage in a variety of portfolio’s in his tenure. Bless him with increased understanding and perspective in his roles and times of refreshing spiritually and physically over the summer break. Amen.


Greg Brkich was born and raised on the family farm in the Bladworth area where he operates a grain and cattle operation. Previous to his first election as MLA, Greg served six years on Bladworth Village Council. He is still an active, long-serving member of the Bladworth Elks Club.
First elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly on September 16th, 1999, Greg was re-elected in 2003, 2007, 2011, and again in 2016.
Greg's legislative duties have included senior critic for Regional Development and Co-operative Development, and deputy critic for SaskWater and SPMC. Greg also served on the House Services Committee, as the vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Private Members' Bills, and as a member of the Crown Corporations and Private Bills committees.
During his past terms in office, Greg has served as the Deputy Speaker and Chair of the Committee of the Whole.  He was a member of the legislature's Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice, the Treasury Board, and the Investment Board. Greg has also served as a Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Economy.
Greg currently serves as Deputy Government Whip, a member of the caucus New Ideas Committee, the Standing Committee on Crowns and Central Agencies, the Privileges Committee, and the House Services Committee.

http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/greg-brkich/

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

MLA: Fred Bradshaw - Carrot River Valley

Dear Lord, thank you for Fred Bradshaw and his contribution to the legislature and people of Carrot River. We pray he would continue to contribute wisdom and experience in this term of service. We ask that his leadership would empower and inspire the people around him. Give him, his wife Terry and their daughters good health and meaningful life experiences now and throughout 2016. 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.

http://saskparty.com/index.php?pageid=MLAs&mla=Fred-Bradshaw

Monday, June 20, 2016

MLA: Hon. Bill Boyd - Kindersley

Lord, thank you for Hon. Bill Boyd’s vision and passion for his constituency and our province.  Cause his many years of service to provide insight, depth of wisdom and legislative memory for the issues being dealt with. May he experience spiritual vitality in his personal life and find many opportunities of enjoyment with Lynn and his children this summer.

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 is currently the Minister of the Economy, Energy and Resources, Minister Responsible for The Global Transportation Hub Authority, and Saskatchewan Power Corporation.

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

http://www.skcaucus.com/members.php?member=Bill_Boyd