Frank Oberle
Frank Oberle was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Peace River on November 22, 2004. In addition to his duties as MLA, Mr. Oberle also serves as Chief Government Whip, deputy chair of the Member's Services Committee and member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee, the Standing Committee on Resources and Environment, the Cabinet Policy Committee on Resources and the Environment, and the Energy Council.
Mr. Oberle studied forest resource technology at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George in 1980 and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of New Brunswick in 1988. Mr. Oberle won the Governor General's award (gold medal) in forestry in 1988, the highest university achievement.
From 1988 to 2004 Mr. Oberle worked for Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd., first as a management forester and then as senior forestry advisor. He is a registered professional forester (RPF) with the College of Professional Foresters (CAPF).
Mr. Oberle is no stranger to the political arena. His father Frank Oberle Sr., was a Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River from 1973 to 1993 and held portfolios including Minister of Forestry and Minister of State for Science and Technology.
Mr. Oberle is an active member of the community and has been involved with many boards and organizations.
- Metis Harvesting Committee 2006
- Standing Policy Committee on Energy and Sustainable Development from 2004-2006
- Private Bills Committee from 2004-2006
- Public Accounts Committee from 2004-2006
- Co-Chair Alberta Forest Research Institute (AFRI) from 2004-2006
- Parent Council, Good Shepherd school
- Economic Development Board chair for Peace River in 2000
- RCMP Community Advisory Board from 2001 to 2004
- Peace River town council from 2001 to 2004
- Member of the East Peace Regional Landfill Board from 2001 to 2004
He and his wife, Debbie, have two children and in his spare time he enjoys fishing, woodworking and river boating.
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