Greg Weadick
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MLA for Lethbridge West
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| Preceded by | Clint Dunford |
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| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Greg Weadick is a Canadian politician, who was elected in the 2008 provincial election to represent the electoral district of Lethbridge West in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He is a member of the Progressive Conservatives.
Greg Weadick was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lethbridge-West on March 3, 2008. In addition to his role as an MLA Mr. Weadick is chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on the Economy and a member of the Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing Committee and the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services.
Mr. Weadick has deep roots in Lethbridge, being the fourth generation of his family to call the city home. He was among some of the first students at the University of Lethbridge's new Westside campus, earning his Bachelor of Science in 1976 before beginning his career as a certified irrigation design consultant. He has also owned and operated several successful small businesses in Lethbridge, and is currently president of Frontier Irrigation Inc. and co-owner of Yardworks & Tileworks.
Mr. Weadick was first elected to Lethbridge City Council in 1991 and continued to serve for nine years. As a member of council, he helped guide the city's "pay as you go" strategy that put the city on firm financial ground. Greg also served on Provincial Task Forces on police funding and air transportation while on council.
During his 25-plus years of volunteer service in Lethbridge, he helped found the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival, which has gone on to become one of the most anticipated events of the year. He was the founding president of the Lethbridge Youth Foundation and 5th on 5th Youth Services, which has helped thousands of young people get their education back on track and become contributing members of society.
He also helped promote the city as chairman of the Economic Development, Agriculture & Tourism Committee, and as a member of the Downtown LA board. He has served on the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Board, the Lethbridge Senior Friendly Committee, the Police Commission, and is a longtime Rotarian. As a businessman, Mr. Weadick has long been associated with the Lethbridge and District Chamber of Commerce, including several years as a director.
He and his wife, Joanne, also a former alderman, recently celebrated their 31st anniversary. Their two children, Josh and Lauren, both attend the University of Lethbridge.
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