A pair of Peace Country MLAs will have a bit more on their plate in 2025.
On March 20th, Premier Danielle Smith named three new parliamentary secretaries to support several provincial initiatives.
Among them, Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck was named Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Rural Policing. Premier Smith says he will serve as an “important voice” for Indigenous Albertans in his new role.
“As the Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Rural Policing, MLA Nolan Dyck will be an important voice for both rural and Indigenous Albertans, ensuring we keep residents and communities safe across Alberta,” she says.
After his swearing-in, Dyck indicated that he is “honoured” to take on his new role, and looks forward to working with Minister Mike Ellis in the future.
“Our government has been working hard to ensure all Albertans feel safe in their communities, and members of police services feel supported in their work,” he says.
Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe was sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health for the North Zone and will report to the Minister of Health. Wiebe takes on his new role as Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright takes on a sibling role for the South Zone. Premier Smith says the two will be “key advocates” for rural healthcare in their new positions.
“As the parliamentary secretaries for South and North Rural Health, MLAs Justin Wright and Ron Wiebe will be key advocates for rural Albertans, ensuring we continue building a better and stronger health care system that serves the needs of all Albertans in every corner of our province.”
Wiebe enters his new role with an understanding of the seriousness of the job, saying he is honoured to participate in one of the “highest priorities” for Albertans in 2025.
“One of the highest priorities for Albertans is health care,” he says. “Our government is working hard to ensure all Albertans have access to the health care they need, when and where they need it, and I’m honoured to be asked to participate in this work.”
All three were sworn into their new roles on March 20th, joining six other parliamentary secretaries who will continue working with ministers to deliver on their commitments.
