MLA: Glen Hart - Last Mountain-Touchwood

Our hearts are grateful for those such as Glen Hart who to serve their constituents for the long term. Thank you that with each area of responsibility you have given him a new perspective and new opportunity to influence and model service. Give him and his extended family special times together this summer. Amen.

Glen was first elected to represent the Last Mountain-Touchwood constituency for the Saskatchewan Party in 1999. He was re-elected in 2003, 2007, and again in 2011. During his two terms in opposition, Glen’s shadow cabinet duties included Post-Secondary Education, Highways and Transportation, Environment, Labour, Deputy for Aboriginal Affairs and Deputy for Culture, Youth and Recreation.

Following the 2007 election, Glen served as Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Human Services and Deputy Chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts, as well as member of caucus’ standing policy committee on human services. Glen is currently Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Co-Chair of the legislation and regulation review committee. He continues to serve on the legislature’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts and caucus’ standing policy committee on human services along with duties on the legislature’s Standing Committee on Private Bills.

Glen and his wife Marlene have three children and ten grandchildren.

http://www.glenhart.ca/

MLA: Hon. Jeremy Harrison - Meadow Lake

Father, thank you for the passion and commitment you have placed in the Hon. Jeremy Harrison to represent the people of Saskatchewan in the legislature. We pray that his experience in the political realm would be an asset as he handles the responsibilities of his various portfolios. May others be challenged by his legacy of engaging early in governmental life. Bless him and his family with safety and enjoyment this summer. Amen.

Jeremy Harrison was elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in November 2007 in the constituency of Meadow Lake. Upon his election, he became the youngest Canadian ever to have been elected to both the House of Commons (2004) and a provincial Legislative Assembly.

He first served as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Resources, Northern Resources and Oil Sands Development until he was appointed to Cabinet on May 29, 2009. He served successfully for over a year as the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Deputy Government House Leader. He also served as Minister of Enterprise Saskatchewan, Minister Responsible for Trade, and as Government House Leader. In June 2014, Jeremy was appointed as Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan, Innovation, and Trade, and Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training.

Jeremy has an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Canadian History, a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Juris Doctor (Law) degree.

Jeremy is currently a member of the legislature’s Board of Internal Economy, member of the rail transportation innovation cabinet committee, and Chair of the government’s Red Tape Reduction committee.

Jeremy and his wife Alaina, a school teacher, have one son, MacGregor and one daughter, Finnley.

http://www.jeremyharrison.ca

MLA: Hon. Donna Harpauer – Humboldt-Watrous

Lord, you have blessed Hon. Donna Harpauer with much influence in our province. We ask that you would guide her in all her decisions and cause them to be the best in and for each situation. Give her grace and discernment in receiving wisdom and advice from all who would desire to have a voice. Bless all she puts her hands to this summer, and give her rest as she needs. Amen.

Donna Harpauer was first elected to the Legislature representing the former Watrous constituency in 1999, Donna was re-elected in the new Humboldt constituency in 2003, 2007, and 2011.

Donna was raised on a small farm near Guernsey, Saskatchewan. She completed high school at Lanigan Central High and attended Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon where she received her medical laboratory technologist certificate. Donna interned at University Hospital in Saskatoon, and worked full time in the microbiology lab from 1978 to 1983. Later she married and farmed in the LeRoy area and raised three daughters. Donna is the proud grandmother of four grandchildren.

During her time in opposition, she served as the critic for Highways, Agriculture, Investment Saskatchewan, Crown Investments Corporation, SaskPower, and SaskEnergy. She was also the deputy critic of Highways and Transportation and a member of the legislature's Board of Internal Economy.

Donna has previously served as Minister of Social Services, Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, Minister of Education, Provincial Secretary, Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, Saskatchewan Government Insurance, and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. Ms. Harpauer returned to Social Services on June 5, 2014 when she was appointed Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and Status of Women.

http://www.donnaharpauer.ca/

MLA: Joe Hargrave - Prince Albert-Carleton

Father, we appreciate the rich diversity of Joe Hargrave’s life experiences and pray he is able to use them to make a difference for the people of Prince Albert Carleton. Provide opportunities where he is able to bring input and have a voice in decisions. Guide him as he navigates this new season of life. Give him, his wife and family a summer of fun and safety both personally and in the constituency. Amen.

Joe Hargrave was nominated as the candidate for Prince Albert Carlton in 2014. 

Joe was raised near Porcupine Plain and has lived in Prince Albert for over 14 years.

Joe has been owner/operator of Riverside Auto Group for the past 14 years. Joe was also a manager with BMO for 20 years, as well as a Corrections Officer for 4 years. In addition to his busy professional life, Joe is involved in his community as a member of the Rotary Club, Board of Police Commissioners for Prince Albert and previous member of Community Futures.

Joe's varied business experience help him to have a balanced understanding of the needs of the Prince Albert Carlton constituency.

"I believe that the Saskatchewan Party represents my philosophy on business and economic development," he said of his decision to run for the Saskatchewan Party. "I believe that we can continue to increase the opportunities that are available to us, and help make Prince Albert Carlton the best place to work and live."

Joe and his wife Fran, have four children, and five grandchildren.

MLA: David Forbes - Saskatoon Centre

Lord we are grateful for David Forbes and his history of service to the people of Saskatchewan. Enable him to use his teaching skill and experience to challenge well the decisions made in the legislature. Cause him to notice and seek to enhance those details that would make a positive and significant difference. Give him and his family many opportunities to engage with their constituency over the summer as well as time together to relax. Amen.

Before entering politics, David Forbes taught in both Saskatoon and rural Saskatchewan.

David received a Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina and a masters degree in Education Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. He was also active within the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association. David has been a strong volunteer for his local community association, the Saskatchewan SaskTel Jazz Festival and as a coach of youth football and softball.

He was first elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in a by-election in 2001 and re-elected in 2003, 2007, and 2011. In the previous NDP government David served as Minister of Environment and Labour. In the Saskatchewan NDP caucus, he currently serves as caucus chair and as the critic for Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Social Services, housing, community-based organizations, Workers Compensation Board, diversity, equity, and human rights. He is also the associate critic for Education.

David and his spouse Dawn Martin have three children, Cam, Alison, and Reilly.

http://www.davidforbesmla.ca