Heavenly Father, we lift up Heather Sweet, MLA for Edmonton-Manning, to You today. Thank You for her willingness to serve her community and represent the concerns of the people in her constituency. We ask that You grant her wisdom, steady judgment, and compassion as she participates in decisions that affect the lives of many families. Help her to recognize the deeper needs within her community and to pursue solutions marked by fairness, care for the vulnerable, and practical leadership. Bless and protect Heather and her family, and guide her with strength and wisdom as she fulfills the responsibilities entrusted to her. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Heather Sweet was elected in 2015 and was re-elected on April 16, 2019. She is currently a member of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices and the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services. Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Ms. Sweet worked for over a decade as a registered social worker. From 2005 to 2015 she worked in child protection services, focusing on high-risk youth, and previous to this, she worked for a year with the Metis Child and Family Services Society. She was a member of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees’ Committee on Political Action and served as chapter chair for Edmonton and Area Human Services workers. Active in her community, Ms. Sweet has volunteered at the Vancouver Olympics and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and with FIFA Edmonton.