Steve Young (politician)
| Steve Young | |
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| MLA for Edmonton-Riverview | |
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In office April 23, 2012 – May 5, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Kevin Taft |
| Succeeded by | Lori Sigurdson |
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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 (born May 17, 1969) is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Edmonton-Riverview from 2012 until his defeat in 2015. He was first elected April 23, 2012, and subsequently appointed to the role of the Chief Government Whip.
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.
Young attended the University of Alberta and played for the Alberta Golden Bears Hockey Team. While there, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed.), won three Canada West League Championships (1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93), and a CIS National Title (1991–92).
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