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Lindsay Blackett
MLA for Calgary-North West
Incumbent
Assumed office  2008
Preceded by	Greg Melchin
Minister of Culture and Community Spirit in the Alberta government
Incumbent
Assumed office  March 12, 2008
Preceded by	Hector Goudreau
Born	February 8, 1961 (1961-02-08) (age 48) Oxford, England
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s)	Jennifer
Residence	Calgary, Alberta
Occupation	technical sales representative

Lindsay Blackett (born February 9, 1961 in Oxford, England) is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-North West as a Progressive Conservative.

[edit] Early life

Blackett was born February 9, 1961 in Oxford, England. He studied criminology and corrections at Ottawa's Carleton University from 1979 to 1983. Prior to his election as the MLA for Calgary-North West, Blackett worked as a Technical Sales Representative, providing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) electronic component hardware and design.

[edit] Political career

Blackett has been involved in politics in varying capacities for many years. He has held the positions of Provincial Progressive Conservative Constituency Association Director for Calgary-West and Calgary-North West, President and Vice-President of the Ottawa-Centre Federal Progressive Conservative Association, President of the Ottawa-Centre Federal Progressive Conservative Youth Association, Youth Convention Coordinator for the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada's 1986 Annual General Meeting, and Special Assistant in the Prime Minister of Canada's Office.

Blackett first sought public office in the 2008 provincial election in the constituency of Calgary-North West. In that election, Blackett received 46% of the vote.

On March 12, 2008, Blackett was appointed by the Premier as the Minister of Culture and Community Spirit.

[edit] Personal life

Blackett is married to Jennifer and the couple has two young children. He is an active community volunteer. In addition to his political volunteerism, Blackett has served as Director of the Tuscany Community Association, President of the Canadian Progress Club (which raises $500,000 annually for Big Brothers and Big Sisters and other charities that serve Calgary's less fortunate), Volunteer Coordinator for Henry Burris All-Star Weekend, Big Brother volunteer, and coach for both soccer and hockey.^[1]

[edit] Election results

[edit] References

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