Lord, I thank you so much for Ms. Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk and her service to our province and the communities of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. You have chosen and led Jackie to this position in your perfect timing. Equip her with the skills required to do it well. I pray that you would guide her and give her courage as a liaison between Alberta and the Ukrainian people. Bless Jackie and her family this year, bring her unique vision and ideas to life for the betterment of all involved. I pray this in your holy name. Amen.
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk was elected in 2019. Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, she owned and operated a small business in Vegreville for close to 35 years. From 1981 to 1984 she worked with a private insurance adjustment firm. She has been an avid volunteer and active member of the Vegreville business community. Between 2017 and 2019 she served as secretary of the Vegreville Rotary Club and as the liaison to the economic development director with the Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce. From 2016 to 2019 she was a member of the Vegreville Economic Development Board. She served as secretary of an electoral district association from January 2016 to February 2019, when she was voted president. She studied at the University of Calgary and also at MacEwan University. She holds a journeyman certificate for beautician/hairstylist and a diploma in insurance adjustment. She and her husband have two children.