MLA for Drumheller-Stettler, Nate Horner has been named Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board in Premier Danielle Smith’s Cabinet.
With the 2023 provincial election results made official on Thursday, June 8, members of the new legislature were sworn in on Friday, June 9. Premier Danielle Smith also named her new cabinet.
“I am so pleased to have this team working with me to deliver on the promises we made to Albertans during the election. These are not just our government’s priorities, they are Albertans’ priorities. The next four years start today, and I can’t wait to get back to work with each of my cabinet colleagues,” said Premier Smith.
Horner has served the riding since he was elected in April 2019. He was sworn in as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development in November 2021, and held the position of Minster of Agriculture and Irrigation until the 2023 election.
The UCP won the 2023 election with 49 seats. There are 25 members of cabinet, a decrease of two from the previous cabinet.
