RJ Sigurdson in as Alberta ag minister

Jun 09, 2023

Premier Danielle Smith introduced her new cabinet Friday

By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com

Alberta’s ag sector has a new representative in the provincial legislature.

Premier Danielle Smith appointed RJ Sigurdson, the MLA for Highwood as the new minister of agriculture and irrigation during a cabinet swearing in ceremony on June 9.

• Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation – RJ Sigurdson
• Minister of Health – Adriana LaGrange
• Minister of Mental Health and Addiction – Dan Williams
• Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services – Jason Nixon pic.twitter.com/jeHDRlAh8j
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) June 9, 2023

Sigurdson grew up on a 40-acre “farm north of Cochrane, spending the early years of his life raising horses, cattle and farming,” his United Conservative Party biography says.

He also has extensive experience as a red seal sheet metal worker.

Former ag minister Nate Horner remains in Premier Smith’s cabinet.

He will serve as minister of finance and president of the treasury board.

Including the premier, 25 people make up the provincial cabinet.

Other appointees include:

Mike Ellis as deputy premier and minister of public safety and emergency services
Adriana LaGrange as minister of health
Rebecca Schulz as minister of environment and protected areas
Dan Williams as minister of mental health and addiction.

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