MLA: Michael Sather - Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows

We thank You, Lord, today for MLA Michael Sather and his position as deputy opposition critic for the Environment.  We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and we pray for those who give leadership and direction for its care.  In Proverbs Your Word says that “the heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.”  Bless MLA Sather in his work to understand issues and to advance solutions that bring benefit to the environment.  
Bless his family with Your love, strength and courage.  In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Michael Sather was re-elected as the MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows on May 12, 2009. He was first elected to the Legislature in 2005.

Michael serves as deputy opposition critic for Environment.

Michael attained a teaching certificate from the University of Alberta and taught school in Alberta. Michael later attained his Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of Alberta.

He moved to British Columbia in 1974 and pursued a career studying wildlife for the next ten years. In 1985 he became a wilderness guide and set up a small business as owner/operator of Hummingbird Nature Tours in Maple Ridge.

Michael also served as the Constituency Assistant to former NDP MLA Bill Hartley.

 

Michael attained his Masters Degree in Psychology in 1998 and was employed as a Mental Health Therapist for the Fraser Health Authority for three and a half years prior to being elected MLA.

Michael has an extensive background and experience in agriculture, education, environment, small business, social services and health care.

Michael lives with his spouse, writer and conservationist Annette LeBox. He has two stepchildren, Christian and Sara.