Marie Stelmach's Biography

Marie Stelmach

A high resolution photo of Marie Stelmach is available to download (please see the Government of Alberta Copyright and Disclaimer statement)

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Photo Galleries

February 4, 2010
Marie Stelmach and Mrs. Mary Kwong pose for a photo prior to the speech from the throne

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January 2010
Marie Stelmach sworn in as Honourary Chair of the Canadian Red Cross

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January 2010
Marie Stelmach with Vegreville Mayor Richard Coleman at the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay in Alberta

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Archived photos

Homes for the Holidays 2007 Tour
(November 21, 2007)

Premier's Capital Ex Breakfast 2007
(July 24, 2007)

Calgary Meals on Wheels
(July 11, 2007)

St. Michael’s Health Group general meeting
(June 14, 2007)

Children's Cottage Society of Calgary
(May 23, 2007)

Tour of Calgary Courts Centre
(May 23, 2007)

Ringette Provincials in Fort Saskatchewan
(March 16, 2007)

Christopher Reeve Award
(March 8, 2007)

Socks for Shelter
(March 5, 2007)

Marie Stelmach has always been an active member in her community and an avid believer in the 4-H program. All of her children were involved in the Lamont 4-H District and Marie held executive positions with the Andrew 4-H Beef, Andrew 4-H Multi, and the Mundare 4-H Beef.

In addition, Marie has also held executive positions with the Lamont Further Education Council and the Andrew Library Board. She is also a member of the Andrew/Willingdon/St. Michael Crime Watch Association and the Andrew Lions Club.

• Alberta Centre for Child, Family & Community Research (Honourary Board Member)
• Alberta Hospital Edmonton and Community Mental Health Foundation (Honourary Patron)
• Alberta's Promise (Honourary Chair)
• Bell Walk for Kids (Honourary Patron)
• Canadian Red Cross - Alberta (Honourary Chair)
• Caritas Hospital Foundation - "Everyone's A Winner" Charity Golf Tournament (Honourary Chair)
• Children's Cottage Society of Calgary (Honourary Patron)
• Clean Scene Network for Youth (Chair of the Honourary Board)
• Early Childhood Development Centre, Drayton Valley (Honourary Chair)
• Friends of St. Michael's Society (Honourary Director)
• Girl Guides of Canada-Alberta Council (Honourary Vice-President)
• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation (Honourary Chairperson)
• Government House Foundation (Honourary Director)
• Habitat for Humanity Women Build, 2007 (Ambassador)
• Kids Kottage (Honourary Chair)
• Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association (Honourary Patron)
• The Society for Safe & Caring Schools & Communities (Honourary Patron)
• Ukrainian Canadian Archives & Museum (Honorary Patron)
• Women's Canadian Club of Edmonton (Honourary Vice President - begins in September 2007)
• Youth Emergency Shelter Society (Honourary Patron)
• Youville Residence Society of Alberta (Honourary Patron)

Above all, Marie is dedicated to her family of four adult children and two grandchildren that she and her husband are very proud of, and to supporting their church. Marie and Premier Ed Stelmach are members of the St. Michael/Krakow Church Choir and Marie is Vice President of the Krakow Ukrainian Parish Council.

Marie loves spending time with her family, gardening, reading and being involved in programs that promote the family network and support for young people today.

Marie was born in Lamont, Alberta on July 17, 1952 as the youngest of four children. She married Edward Michael Stelmach on August 11, 1973. Together they raised their four beautiful children on the family farm that they still live on today near Andrew.