Chris Warkentin - MP for Grande Prairie

La Glace & District Community Centre Fundraiser
2017-04-29
We had an excellent turnout to the La Glace & District Community Centre fundraiser with the Big Valley Jamboree.
Thank you to my fellow rabble-rousers and troublemakers, but most of all, to everyone that contributed to the $33,000 raised for our bail!
In total, $154,000 was raised for the Regional Recreation Centre fund including a $50,000 donation from Surge Energy Inc.

Crystal Park School & Helen E. Taylor School Visits
2017-03-28
I visited Crystal Park School and Helen E. Taylor School this morning. Thanks to the Grade 6 & Grade 9 students for having a great discussion with me and letting me share about my work as a Member of Parliament!

Savannah School Visit
2017-03-16
Thanks to Savanna School for hosting me this morning!
It was great to talk with the students and share about my work as their Member of Parliament.
More importantly, I got to hear the students share their hopes for the future and find out what their priorities are for our region.

2017 Farm Family Banquet
2017-03-11
I was proud to pay tribute to County of Grande Prairie, Farm Family of the Year.
For five generations the Eady family has farmed in the county and contributed to a stronger community. We are thankful for their dedication and contribution to our region and our prosperity.
We wish them our sincere congratulations and contributed success in the years to come!

Clarkson Hall Grand Opening
2017-03-10

École Montrose School
2017-01-23
It’s always an enjoyable meeting with Peace Country students! I had the chance to visit the grade 6 class at École Montrose School and was impressed by their enthusiasm.

Isabel Campbell Public School
2017-01-23
It was great to join the Kindergarten class at Isabel Campbell Public School yesterday! This week they are holding Literacy Week so I spent some time sharing one of my favorite stories with the students! #isabelreads

Maude Clifford Public School
2017-01-20
It was great to spend some time with the grade 6 students from Maude Clifford Public School this morning. They were full of great questions! I am pictured here with two members of their grade 6 Student Council.

It was my privilege to host some local home school students yesterday! They asked great questions and I enjoyed getting to know a few of our future leaders.
2017-01-16

Annual STARS Lottery Launch
2017-01-10
Today I was pleased to attend the Annual STARS Lottery Launch. I am thankful that our region supports this worthy cause.

Peace Country Remembers
2016-11-11
Thank you to our Veterans and for all who came out and honoured their sacrifice on Remembrance Day in Grande Prairie and across the Peace Country.

2016 Conservative Agriculture Tour - Stop #6
2016-08-19
Our Conservative Agriculture tour took us to Kamloops to meet with some folks from the BC Cattlemen’s’ Association and local MP Cathy McLeod.
Canada’s cattle industry is committed to producing the best beef in the world, and BC’s cattlemen are leaders in environmental stewardship and business practice.

2016 Conservative Agriculture Tour - Stop #5
2016-08-19
Visited the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre in beautiful Agassiz, BC with my colleague Mark Strahl, MP.
These folks are on the cutting edge of dairy research and development that is yielding results in herd health and nutrition. The facility also provides a training ground for the next generation of farmers and vets, including high school and university students, and visitors from around the world.
Thanks to the facility manager Nelson Dinn and University of British Columbia program director Dr. James Thompson for showing us around.

2016 Conservative Agriculture Tour - Stop #4
2016-08-18
Agriculture is an innovative industry. At Enterra Feed Corporation, they’re using food waste to grow fly larvae that is turned into animal feed ingredients. This reduces waste that would be headed for landfills and turns it into proteins and fats for re-use.
Thanks to Byron and Tammy for showing me around their operation at Enterra and their Darvonda Nurseries Ltd with Mark Warawa where they’re using greenhouses to grow tropical plants and produce during Canada’s winters.

2016 Conservative Agriculture Tour - Stop #3
2016-08-17
The Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery in Langley, BC is a great example of the Canadian agriculture industry’s commitment to sustainable farming. Their practice of integrated pest management (IPM) and commitment to sustainability shows that farmers are among the greatest stewards of our environment.
Thanks to Alf and Sandee for showing Mark Warawa and myself around your fantastic operation!

2016 Conservative Agriculture Tour - Stop #2
2016-08-17
It was great to tour family owned feedlot operations in southern Alberta with Craig Paskal and John Schooten. Theses families have been leaders in the industry that forms such an important part of our communities and economy in rural Canada.
Many thanks for showing John Barlow, MP Foothills, Martin Shields, Member of Parliament, Glen Motz for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner and myself around their high quality operations.
It’s great to meet with Canadian farm families that are dedicated to pursuing the highest standards in the industry and delivering quality products to Canadians and consumers all around the world.

2016 Conservative Agriculture Tour - Stop #1
2016-08-17
The next dill pickle you eat probably has some Alberta flavour!
I visited the Thacker family farm in Bow Valley, Alberta and learned that most pickle processors use dill oil, rather than the plant, to get consistent taste in their pickles. The Thacker family has innovated the technologies to. reduce the energy and labour needed to extract the oil from the dill plant.
That’s not all the Thackers are busy with. Ever wonder what gives your toothpaste the minty taste? It could come from the spearmint oil extracted from mint grown on the Thacker farm. The Bow Island producer, produces over 30% of the spearmint oil in North America.

Spirit River Centennial Parade
2016-08-06
I had a fantastic time at the Spirit River, Alberta Centennial Parade last weekend! Thanks to everyone for coming and celebrating with us!

Canada Day Parade Grande Prairie
2016-07-01
Happy Canada Day! We had a great time celebrating our great country today at the Canada Day Parade in Grande Prairie!

Afghanistan Monument Fundraiser
2016-06-25
We can never forget the sacrifices of those who have given their lives in the service of our country.
I was pleased to be a part of the inaugural fundraising/awareness event for the building of the Afghanistan War Monument in Grande Prairie

Canopy West Fort McMurray Fundraiser
2016-05-14
Today I had the easy job. All I had to do what throw the ball, Andrew from the Wembley Fire Department did the hard work of getting dunked!
I was pleased to join Peace Country residents in raising money in support of our neighbours in Fort McMurray. Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and donors who joined us at Canopy West Truck Accessories for a great fundraiser.
I also had the privilege of meeting with several Fort MacMurray residents who are now staying in GP, including Gaea and Chris. Gaea and Chris are expecting their first baby any day. They still haven’t confirmed if their house was saved. Chris decided to take a turn on the dunk tank to help raise funds for others who have lost so much.

I am proud of our community and all Canadians who have stepped up and given so much over the past few weeks!

2016 Rising Above Banquet
2016-04-09
Michelle and I were pleased to join hundreds of local residents at the annual Rising Above fundraising banquet Saturday evvening. It is incredible to hear the stories from those who have overcome addictions, pain and suffering with the help of Rising Above. Thank you to all those who volunteer and support the work of Rising Above!

La Crete School Visit
2016-04-06
I had a great visit with Grade 6 students in La Crete last Wednesday. It’s always great to hear from the next generation of the Peace Country and to share about what I do as a Member of Parliament.

Grande Prairie Boys Choir
2016-03-18
Michelle and I were blessed to attend the Grande Prairie Boy’s Choir performance tonight. We are always blown away by their incredible talent and tonight was no exception.

St. Joseph Catholic High School Visit
2016-03-15
I visited St. Joe’s Catholic High School yesterday and spoke with students there.
I’m always excited to talk with the next generation of our community and hear about their hopes and dreams for the future.

GPRC President's Award Luncheon
2016-03-15
I was pleased to attend the Grande Prairie Regional College President’s Award Luncheon this afternoon! It was a pleasure to see a community builder, and my friend, Michael O’Connor recognized for his contributions.

2016 County of Grande Prairie Farm Family Banquet
2016-03-11
Tonight I was pleased to join the County of Grande Prairie in recognizing the Cliff and Karen Richards family as the 2016, County of GP – Farm Family of the Year. Congratulation to the Richards family!

Peace Country Classic Agri Show
2016-03-10 - 2016-03-12

Growing The North Conference
2016-02-17

Big Hearts for Big Kids
2016-02-13
Michelle and I were glad to attend the Big Hearts for Big Kids concert this past weekend. A BIG thank you to all the volunteers and donors that made this event such a great success. Special thanks to Tenille for organizing Big Hearts for Big Kids over the past years.
I’m proud to be a part of a community that, even in difficult times, will rally together and contribute to important and worthwhile causes.
I am pictured here with volunteer and Teepee Creek Rodeo Queen, Madi Binks.
http://www.bigheartsforbigkids.com/
