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  Groeneveld, George
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AffiliationProgressive Conservative  
<-  2009-01-01  
 
NameGeorge Groeneveld
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Blackie, Alberta , Canada
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InfoGeorge Groeneveld was first elected as a Member of Alberta�s Legislative Assembly November 22, 2004, for the constituency of Highwood.

In addition to his role as MLA, Mr. Groeneveld serves as a member of the following committees:

Pacific Northwest Economic Region (chair)
Cabinet Policy Committee on Health
Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
Standing Committee on Health
With both a personal and professional background in agriculture, Mr. Groeneveld previously served as Minister of Agriculture and Food and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Mr. Groeneveld′s work experience includes the position of regional director of the Alberta Wheat Pool and the distinction of being the first vice-president of Agricore United. During his time with the Wheat Pool he expanded his knowledge of the handling, marketing and commercial applications of various crops by attending the Canadian International Grains Institute.

Mr. Groeneveld also represented his fellow Albertans in national agriculture activities, being appointed by the federal government as a representative for the agriculture income disaster assistance and the net income stabilization account programs. Having taken part in numerous agricultural trade missions to East Asia, Mr. Groeneveld has a keen understanding of the global economy.

Although his career and accomplishments have been various, Mr. Groeneveld continues to have strong ties to his rural roots. He still finds time to help raise cattle with his son on the family farm in Blackie, Alberta, and is an active member of his community.

Mr. Groeneveld and his wife, Judith, have four children, and in his spare time he enjoys golfing and watching his grandchildren play hockey.


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  03/03/2008 AB Legislative Assembly - Highwood Won 65.11% (+51.21%)
  11/22/2004 AB Legislative Assembly - Highwood Won 63.76% (+46.44%)
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