Steve Young (politician)

Steve Young
MLA for Edmonton-Riverview
In office
April 23, 2012  May 5, 2015
Preceded by Kevin Taft
Succeeded by Lori Sigurdson
Personal details
Born (1969-05-17) May 17, 1969
Calgary, Alberta
Political party Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s) Leanne Young, Q.C.
Children Abbey and Taylor
Residence Crestwood, Edmonton
Alma mater University of Alberta
Occupation Law Instructor, Former Police Officer

Steven Keith Young[1] (born May 17, 1969) is a Canadian politician serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-Riverview.[2] He was first elected April 23, 2012, and subsequently appointed to the role of the Chief Government Whip.

Early life

Young was born in Calgary, Alberta and after moving to the Edmonton area grew up on an acreage south east of Sherwood Park in Strathcona County.

Hockey was a strong interest and saw him play Major Junior Hockey in the Western Hockey League from 1986 to 1990. The New York Islanders selected Young in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.[3]

Young attended the University of Alberta and played for the Alberta Golden Bears Hockey Team.[4] While there, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed.), won three Canada West League Championships (1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93),[5] and a CIS National Title (1991–92).[6]

Electoral history

Alberta general election, 2012: Edmonton-Riverview
Party Candidate Votes%
Progressive ConservativeSteve Young 7,288 39.6
LiberalArif Khan 4,202 22.8
New DemocraticLori Sigurdson 3,892 21.1
WildroseJohn Corie 2,721 14.8
Alberta PartyTimothy Wong 306 1.7
Total 18,409

References


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