George Groeneveld Explained

Honorific Prefix:The Honourable
George Groeneveld
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Blackie, Alberta
Office:MLA for Highwood
Term Start:November 22, 2004
Term End:April 23, 2012
Predecessor:Don Tannas
Successor:Danielle Smith
Office1:Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Alberta government
Term Start1:December 15, 2006
Term End1:January 15, 2010
Predecessor1:Doug Horner
Successor1:Jack Hayden
Party:Progressive Conservative
Spouse:Judith
Occupation:Politician

George Groeneveld (born October 31, 1940) is a Canadian politician and was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Highwood as a Progressive Conservative.

Early life

Groeneveld was born in Blackie, Alberta. He served as regional director of the Alberta Wheat Pool. In this role, he attended the Canadian International Grains Institute. Groeneveld was Agricore United's first vice-president.

Political career

Groeneveld first sought public office in the 2004 provincial election in the constituency of Highwood. In that election, he received 64% of the vote. In 2006, following the leadership race for the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, newly elected Premier Ed Stelmach appointed Groeneveld as Minister of Agriculture and Food. In the 2008 provincial election that followed, Groeneveld secured his position as MLA for Highwood with 65% of the vote. In March 2008, he was reappointed as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Personal life

Groeneveld is married to Judith. The couple has four children together, Sandra, Brett, Tyler, and Marla. He is an active member of his community and Gladys United Church.[2]

Election results

2008 Alberta general election results (Highwood)Turnout 42.7%
AffiliationCandidateVotes%George Groeneveld7,71665%Stan Shedd1,64714%Carolyn Boulton3923%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Calgary riding results : Rob Anderson - Aged 30 . Canada.com . 2015-06-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151021183353/http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=224cda35-ecac-417e-be51-5b40cfad679a . 2015-10-21 .
  2. Web site: Groeneveld's Legislative Assembly of Alberta biography. Assembly.ab.ca. 2015-06-06.