Father, today we lift to You in prayer, Lori Sigurdson, MLA to Edmonton-Riverview. We thank You for the many years she has served in the area of Social Services and now as Shadow Minister for Seniors, Continuing Care and Homecare. Lord, Your word says in Proverbs 31:8 to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves and defend the rights of the poor and needy. We pray that 2026 will be a year of fresh vision for Lori and that she is able to see a clear path to innovative solutions for both her career and life goals. We pray that Your spirit of peace would guide her to keep her heart and mind on You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Lori Sigurdson was elected in 2015 and re-elected on April 16, 2019. She currently serves the deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities. During her first term she serve as Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour, and as Minister of Seniors and Housing. Throughout her 25-year career as a social worker, she worked in many fields, including child welfare, mental health, community development, and social policy. She was also an instructor of social work at the University of Calgary, MacEwan University and NorQuest College. In recognition of her outstanding contributions Ms. Sigurdson was awarded the John Hutton Memorial Award for social action and policy in 2017. The mother of three sons, Ms. Sigurdson is committed to community service. She has served as the Vice President of Public Interest Alberta, and has been involved with the Parkland Institute, the Greater Edmonton Alliance, the Mayor’s Task Force for the Elimination of Poverty, and others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta as well as bachelor and master of social work degrees from the University of Calgary.