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Calgary-Mountain View

David Swann

Critic for Health and Wellness, Human Services
http://www.davidswann.ca/

David Swann was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary Mountain-View on November 22, 2004. He was re-elected on March 3, 2008. He was elected as Leader of the Alberta Liberals, and therefore Leader of the Official Opposition, on December 13, 2008. He stepped down from that role on September 10, 2011.

Dr. Swann graduated from the University of Alberta with his B.MSc. in 1971, his M.D. in 1973, and from the University of Calgary with his FRCP(C) in 1988. He practised as a family physician from 1975 to 1984 and then as a public health consultant from 1988 to 2004.

Dr. Swann is active within his community and was responsible for initiating the Healthy City Project in Calgary in 1987. He was also a part of developing the first pesticide-free park in Calgary in 1998.

He was involved in the publication of Finding My Voice for Peace (from Canada and the New American Empire, ed. George Melnyk). Dr. Swann was also honoured with the Gold Star Teaching Award in both 1999 and 2003 from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary.

Dr. Swann and his wife, Laureen, have three children. During his free time he enjoys peace and justice work, music and singing, jogging, woodworking, and writing.

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Contact Information

Constituency Office

#102, 723 14 St. N.W.
Calgary, AB

Phone: (403) 216-5445
Fax: (403) 216-5447
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Legislature Office

#201 Legislature Annex
9718 107 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 1E4

Phone: (780) 427-2292
Fax: (780) 427-3697

Edmonton-Meadowlark

Raj Sherman

Leader of the Official Opposition
Critic, Executive Council

Dr. Raj Sherman was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Meadowlark on March 3, 2008. He served as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness from March 12, 2008, to November 22, 2010. In September 2011 he became Leader of the Official Opposition.

Dr. Sherman completed his medical studies at the University of Alberta, and after obtaining his MD from the Faculty of Medicine, he specialized in family and emergency medicine.

During his medical career he served as a STARS flight physician, as president of the section of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), and as a member of the AMA Health Issues Council.

Active in his community, Dr. Sherman is a director of the Society for Helping Lives in Poverty, a past member of the McKernan housing community, and a soccer and basketball coach. He also runs a small construction business designing and building custom-made homes.

Dr. Sherman is a past member of the University of Alberta Senate and a clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine. He continues to be a keynote speaker and panellist at national health conferences.

Among his many professional accomplishments Dr. Sherman received a gold pin for his service with STARS, a bronze medal from the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories, and the Alan Drummond advocacy award from the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.

In July 2011 he was voted one of the 50 most influential Albertans by Alberta Venture magazine.

He continues practising emergency medicine on weekends in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Contact Information

Constituency Office
Suite 220, 8944 182 Street
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5T 2E3
Phone: (780) 414-0711
Fax: (780) 414-0713
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Legislature Office
#201 Legislature Annex
9718 107 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 1E4

Phone: (780) 427-2292
Fax: (780) 427-3697

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Calgary-McCall

Darshan Kang

Deputy Whip
Critic for Infrastructure, Transportation, Service Alberta

Darshan Kang was elected to the Alberta Legislature on March 3, 2008. Darshan grew up in India, where he attended primary and secondary school in the Moga district of Punjab province.  Darshan completed a pre-medical degree at the University of Indore before coming to Canada in 1970.

Darshan was recently named the top realtor in his company and the fifth highest performer of all realtors in the entire province of Alberta. Before becoming a realtor Darshan was a journeyman welder. 

Darshan’s activities in the community are numerous. He is or has been a member of the Saddleridge, Castleridge/Falconridge, and Martindale-Tardale Community Associations. He played a key role in raising over one million dollars for the Alberta Children’s Hospital and has volunteered as a door-to-door canvasser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 

He has been married to his wife Sharanjit for thirty-two years and has three adult children and two grandchildren.

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Constituency Office

12, 2110 41 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB
Canada T2E 8Z7
Phone: (403) 216-5424
Fax: (403) 216-5426
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Legislature Office

201 Legislature Annex
9718 107 Street
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5K 1E4
Phone: (780) 427-2292
Fax: (780) 427-3697

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Calgary-Buffalo

Kent Hehr

Critic for Energy, Education
Deputy Leader
Member, Standing Committee on Public Safety and Services
http://www.kenthehrmla.com

Kent Hehr was elected to the Alberta Legislature on March 3, 2008. Born and educated in Calgary, Kent Hehr is a dedicated member of the Calgary community.  Named Graduate of the Decade by the University of Calgary Alumni Association, Kent practiced law with the prestigious national law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.

Kent started his post secondary education at Mount Royal College before moving to the University of Calgary to complete degrees in Canadian Studies and Law.

Kent has served as Chairman of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta), Chairman of the City of Calgary Advisory Committee on Accessibility, Director of the Downtown West Community Association, board member for the Calgary Canucks Junior ‘A’ Alumni Society and member of the leaders committee of the United Way of Calgary. 

Kent was honoured to be named to the magazine Calgary Inc.’s Top 40 Under 40 as well as being named one of the top 40 graduates in the last 40 years by the University of Calgary Alumni Association.

In his spare time Kent enjoys attending sporting events and spending time with his family and friends.

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Constituency Office

#130, 1177 - 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
Canada T2R 1K9
Phone: (403) 244-7737
Fax: (403) 541-9106
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Legislature Office

201 Legislature Annex
9718 107 Street
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5K 1E4
Phone: (780) 427-2292
Fax: (780) 427-3697

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Edmonton-Centre

Laurie Blakeman

House Leader
Critic for Environment, Sustainable Resource Development, Culture and Community Spirit
http://www.laurieblakeman.com/

Laurie Blakeman was elected to her fourth term as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Centre on March 3, 2008.

In addition to her role as MLA, Ms Blakeman has served as:

  • House Leader
  • Critic Responsible for the Environment
  • Critic Responsible for Community Development (including arts and culture, historical resources, recreation, cultural diversity & human rights)
  • Critic Responsible for Seniors
  • Critic Responsible for Women’s Issues
  • Critic Responsible for Justice
  • Critic Responsible for Gaming
  • Critic Responsible for Solicitor General
  • Critic Responsible for Health and Wellness

Ms Blakeman was born in Edmonton. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Alberta and a Certificate in Public Administration from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension.

Before her MLA career, Ms Blakeman worked as:
Executive Director, Alberta Advisory Council on Women’s Issues
General Manager, Phoenix Theatre and Theatre Network
Chief Trainer, Medical Council of Canada LMCC Part II
Executive Director, Alberta Snowmobile Association

Ms Blakeman’s active community involvement has included:

  • President, Celebration of Women in the Arts
  • President, Provincial Association of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of Alberta
  • Founder, December 6th National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  • President, University of Alberta Drama Alumni Association
  • Member:
    • The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA)
    • City of Edmonton Cultural Diversity Committee
    • City of Edmonton Charitable Appeals Committee
    • City of Edmonton Grant-in-Aid Arts Peer Jury
    • Edmonton Business and Professional Women’s Club
    • Edmonton Street Performers Festival
    • Edmonton Theatre Sterling Awards-Fringe Jury
    • First Night Festival

Ms Blakeman has been a resident of Edmonton Centre (Rossdale) since 1986.

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Constituency Office

#3, 9908-109 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 1H5

Phone: (780) 414-0743
Fax: (780) 414-0772
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Legislature Office

#201 Legislature Annex
9718 - 107 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 1E4

Phone: (780) 427-2292
Fax: (780) 427-3697