MLA Dennis MacKay - Bulkley Valley-Stikine

Today we are praying for Dennis MacKay, member for Bulkley Valley-Stikine.

Dennis was first elected to the riding of Bulkley Valley-Stikine in the 2001 provincial general election. He currently serves on the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committees on Aboriginal Affairs and Crown Corporations and is a member of the Government Caucus Committee on the Economy and Government Operations. Dennis is also a member of the Northern Caucus committee and is Caucus Liaison to the Minister of State for Mining.


Previously, Dennis served on the Special Committee to Review the Police Complaints Process, the Special Committee to Appoint a Police Complaint Commissioner, the Government Caucus Committee on Communities and Safety, the BC Task Force on Mining, the MLA Pine Beetle Task Force, and the Small-Scale Salvage Review Committee. He was also Caucus Liaison for the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Before becoming an MLA, Dennis worked as a private investigator, a provincial coroner, and a security patrol agent. After serving as a Regular Member of the RCMP from 1961 to 1989, Dennis performed general policing duties, spent two years with the RCMP's Musical Ride, worked in the General Investigation Section, and served as Prosecutor and Detachment Commander.

Dennis has served as the Smithers Community Services executive director. He was a member of Northwest Community College board, and represented this board at the Advanced Education Council of BC. Dennis also served as an arbitrator for the Timber Harvesting Contract Mediators and Arbitrators. Dennis has volunteered as an International Ski Federation (FIS) technical delegate, minor league baseball coach, hockey coach and Lions Club International secretary.

Dennis and his wife Edith married in 1966 and moved into the constituency in 1981; they have two children and three grandchildren. Dennis enjoys curling, downhill skiing, golf and jogging.


Father in Heaven;



We bring before you today Dennis MacKay. We thank You for his long committment and heart for the people of Canada. Lord, give him favor with others when dealing with difficult issues. Thank You for the many years experience he has had in so many areas, that is such an asset to him now serving on the Legislatives Assembly's Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Crown Corporations. We ask for Your wisdom that is more than enough for any situation.


Thank You Lord that Mr. MacKay is a man of honor and integrity. Bless his wife Edith today, their two children and three grandchildren. Keep them all safe and healthy, and may there many opportunities for family time this year of 2009.


In Your loving name, Amen