MLA: Blair Lekstrom - Peace River South

As we pray for MLA: Blair Lekstrom, we give thanks for this man of integrity and the respectful propriety that he displays at all times for his colleagues and in the legislature.  His many of hours of hard work and contribution to this province is appreciated and valued. Our Father, we ask that You will continue to cover him with Your love and care as he enters this new stage of his life.  We ask for Your divine wisdom and guidance as he serves in whatever capacity You are calling him to.  As You direct his path, we pray for an infilling of renewed energy.  Keep him and his family safe, well and filled with Your joy and grace. In Jesus' name, we pray.

Blair Lekstrom served as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure from March 2011, to September, 2012. His previous cabinet positions include Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and Minister of Community Development.

As a lifelong resident of Dawson Creek in Northern British Columbia, Minister Lekstrom was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Peace River South riding in 2001. He has since been re-elected three times, most recently in 2009.

Minister Lekstrom has always been active in his community, and before becoming a member of the provincial government, he served as Mayor of the City of Dawson Creek. He was elected to this position in 1996, after serving three years as a city councillor.