Thank you for Tanya’s heart to serve. May she always seek the ways of righteousness, justice and mercy. Strengthen her with wisdom and grace. Help her manage her team and projects well. Keep her heart pure and her eyes turned toward your face as she works in the best interests of the people she is called to serve. Bless her with health, strength and peace. Amen.
Tanya Fir was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta on April 16, 2019, as the MLA for Calgary-Peigan. A first-generation Canadian born in Cranbrook, she moved to Calgary with her family in 1985. Fir has been active in her community, including volunteer service in support of Calgary Reads. Fir earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Management of Organizations and Human Resources from the University of Calgary. She worked as a Human Resources Advisor in Alberta’s Oil and Gas industry for more than 19 years. Tanya served as Alberta’s Minister of Economic Development, Trade & Tourism from April 2019 until August 2020.