Friday, January 26, 2018

MLA Trent Wotherspoon, Regina Rosemont



Heavenly father, we thank you for Trent Wotherspoon. We look to you to guide the process as he seeks to lead his party. Grant him wisdom as he deals with his current responsibilities in the legislature, that you would make him effective in all that he does.

Trent was elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2011 and 2016 for the constituency of Regina Rosemont.
Trent has served as the opposition critic for Finance, Education, Municipal Relations, Urban Affairs, Economy, and the Global Transportation Hub. Trent has also served 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 which successfully increased educational attachment and reduced recidivism rates.
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.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Hon Nadine Wilson, Saskatchewan Rivers



Heavenly Father, we thank you for Hon Nadine Wilson and the heart she has to serve this great province. Lord we ask you to give her wisdom for each circumstance that will arise that she might serve with integrity and honour. Amen 
First elected MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers in the 2007 provincial election, Nadine was re-elected in 2011 and 2016.
Nadine has served Saskatchewan as Legislative Secretary to the Minister Responsible for Immigration (New Citizen initiative), deputy caucus chair, and as chair of the legislature’s Standing Committee on Private Bills.  She is presently the Provincial Secretary and proudly serves her province as a member of the caucus Management Committee and the Standing Committee on Human Services.
Fourth generation cattle ranchers, Nadine and her husband Doug reside north of Prince Albert. They raised four children who all live and work in Saskatchewan, and are now the proud grandparents of eight lively grandchildren.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

MLA Randy Weekes, Biggar-Sask Valley



Lord, we thank you for the life and service of MLA Randy Weekes. We thank that he has been able to serve in the Legislature for such a long time. We ask for a special blessing for him and his family. Guide him with your steady hand, may he feel you presence always. As he performs his duties as Government Caucus chair help him to fulfill these duties so that the legislature debates run smoothly. And the business of the province may move forward. In Christ’s name. Amen.
Randy was first elected in 1999 as the MLA for Redberry Lake and re-elected in 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2016 as the MLA for Biggar-Sask Valley. 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 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 Standing Committee on Non-Controversial Bills.
Randy is currently Government Caucus Chair and a member of the Private Bills Committee, the Privileges Committee, and the Public Accounts Committee. He is chair of the caucus Management Committee.
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.