Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
The Honourable R.J. Sigurdson was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Highwood, on May 29, 2023.
On June 9, 2023 Mr. Sigurdson was sworn in as the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.
Mr. Sigurdson previously served as Parliament Secretary for EMS Reform. He served as Chair of the Select Special Committee on Real Property Rights, Deputy Chair for the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices, and as a member on a number of additional committees of the Assembly.
Before becoming an MLA, Mr. Sigurdson worked with Avalanche Air Systems as a senior project/general manager and shareholder. He also has extensive experience as a red seal sheet metal worker.
Mr. Sigurdson has been an active volunteer with organizations such as Shriners International.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, camping, fishing, and hunting.
Mr. Sigurdson was the 945th Member sworn into the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.