Hon. Harvey Cenaiko (born July 15, 1956 in Wakaw, Saskatchewan) is a former police officer and the current Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety for the Province of Alberta. Cenaiko was elected to his second term as Member of the Legislative Assembly for the riding of Calgary Buffalo on November 22, 2004. On November 25, 2004, he was sworn in as Alberta's Solicitor General. July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wakaw is a small town northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and south of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. ... A Member of the Legislative Assembly, or MLA, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to the Legislature or legislative assembly of a subnational jurisdiction. ... Calgary Buffalo is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada. ... November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004(MMIV) is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 25 is the 329th (in leap years the 330th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004(MMIV) is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Early life

After graduating from high school in Wakaw, Cenaiko attended the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, then moved west to Calgary where he began training with the Calgary Police Service. The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is the largest education institution in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. ... Saskatoon nickname: The Bridge City, The Hub City Broadway Bridge in Saskatoon Area  - Total Metro. ... Motto: Heart of the new west Area: 712. ...

Cenaiko served 25 years with the Calgary Police Service; 15 of those years were spent walking the beat and working (in both uniform and undercover) in downtown Calgary. At the time of his retirement, he was an Inspector with the Bureau of Community Policing Services. Cenaiko was recognized with a Chief's Commendation Award for his undercover work with the Calgary Police Service. He was also awarded the Exemplary Service Medal from the Government of Canada, and the Long Service Medal from the Government of Alberta. Motto: Heart of the new west Area: 712. ... Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th) Land 642,317 km² Water 19,531 km² (2. ...

Member of the Legislative Assembly

In addition to his role as MLA, Cenaiko has acted as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Policy Committee on Justice and Government Services. Cenaiko also chaired the Ambulance Advisory and Appeal Board and the Alberta Vehicle Theft Committee. In addition, Cenaiko was a member of the MLA Policing Review Committee and the Government MLA Committee Considering a Review of the Labour Relations Code.

In 2002/2003, he also chaired the Review of Ambulance Service Delivery and the Child Welfare Act Review. The Child Welfare Act Review, which culminated in the Strengthening Children, Families and Youth Report, formed the bases for a new Child Welfare Amendment Act as well as the Family Support for Children With Disabilities Act.

Community Work

Mr. Cenaiko's past community work includes board involvement with the Calgary Regional Health Authority, Kerby Centre Shelter for Abused Seniors, as well as numerous police-related community and provincial committees. He is presently a:

• Member, British Air Commonwealth Memorial Statue Committee;
• Member, Lougheed Residence Advisory Board; and
• Honourary Member, Naval Officers Association of Canada.