Sunday, April 15, 2012

MLA: Michael Sather - Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows

Lord, we pray that MLA: Michael Sather, deputy opposition critic for Environment, would be filled with new vigor , vision and insight in all areas of his life in the next while. We acknowledge the many areas of expertise that he has obtained and pray that You would give him new insight as to how to best use this experience in meeting needs  and serving the citizens of our great province. May he be an encouragement to his colleagues, staff and constiuents and in return receive renewed encouragement back from them. We pray that even in the midst of busy schedules he and his wife will have maximum time together with their children as a family. Protect them and keep them in good health and spririts. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we pray.

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.

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