Varsity MLA Candidate Rob Solinger

By Amy Badry

Rob Solinger grew up in Calgary-Varsity and graduated from the University of Calgary with a business degree. Solinger has worked in oil and gas for 20 years. He worked for Truax Resources, Outlook Energy, Defiant Resources and Ironhorse Oil & Gas. Solinger’s website says his experience raising his five children and volunteering with many youth-related… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Rob Solinger

Varsity MLA Candidate Donna Kennedy-Glans

By Amy Badry

Kennedy-Glans is a Calgary lawyer and businesswoman. Her work has taken her to over 35 different countries. She was also the first female vice-president of Nexen Inc. Kennedy-Glans wants to see a more nuanced dialogue on the development of Canada’s oil sands in order to ensure sustainable development, one that provides for global energy needs… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Donna Kennedy-Glans

Varsity MLA Candidate Bruce Payne

By Amy Badry

Bruce Payne has worked as a carpenter, has held leadership roles with various industry associations and has a reputation as a labour negotiator. With experience in both the public and private sectors, Payne has been involved with organizations such as the Calgary Board of Education, the City of Calgary, the Stampede Board, ATCO, PCL and… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Bruce Payne

Varsity MLA Candidate Carl Svoboda

By Ryan Barlow

Carl Svoboda has been a resident of the Calgary-Varsity constituency since 1975. He is currently retired, after a 32-year stint in the oil industry as an engineer and manager. Svoboda holds degrees in chemical engineering from Gonzaga University and archaeology from the University of Calgary. He hopes to address the challenge of sustainability in a… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Carl Svoboda

Varsity MLA Candidate Jackie Seidel

By Amy Badry

Jackie Seidel is the NDP candidate in Calgary-Varsity. She had been a teacher for 21 years. Currently she serves as the director of field curriculum and is an assistant professor in the faculty of education at the University of Calgary. “I really, really care about the issues that affect students and young adults. Post-secondary students’… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Jackie Seidel

Varsity MLA Candidate Alex McBrien

By Ryan Barlow

Alex McBrien is a student at the University of Calgary currently finishing his graduate studies in communication and culture. He is 24 years old and has lived in Calgary since 1990. He was a rower and hockey player at the University of Ottawa, where he completed his undergraduate degree. McBrien wants to see an Alberta… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Alex McBrien