BIOGRAPHY
Mrs. Klimchuk was elected to her first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Glenora on March 3, 2008. On October 12, 2011, she was appointed Minister of Culture and Community Services. She previously served as Minister of Service Alberta.
Mrs. Klimchuk´s public service experience prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta includes working for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as a researcher and working as a writer for both Premier Lougheed and Premier Getty. Mrs. Klimchuk also assisted with the initiation of the Alberta Seniors´ information phone line.
Mrs. Klimchuk holds a bachelor of arts (special) from the University of Alberta in political science.
Mrs. Klimchuk is also active in her community and has served in the following capacities:
- Planning and development for the Glenora Community League
- Glenora School Council chair and volunteer coordinator
- Reading mentor at Glenora School
- Director of St. Basil´s School of Ukrainian Dance
- Communications director for Kupalo Ukrainian Dance School
- Volunteer coordinator for the Bell Walk for Kids
Mrs. Klimchuk and her husband, Wade, have two children: Kyrsten and Keifer.
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