Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter has been sworn in as Alberta's new environment minister. (Photo: Government of Alberta)

By David Opinko

Grant Hunter sworn in as Alberta’s environment minister

Jan 2, 2026 | 11:31 AM

Two southern Albertans have received promotions within the Alberta Government.

Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter was sworn in as environment minister in a ceremony on Friday, January 2, 2026.

This follows the resignation of former minister Rebecca Shulz earlier this week.

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Hunter enters his new role with a decade of political experience, having first been sworn into office following the 2015 provincial election.

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He was initially elected as part of the Wildrose Party, and as a member of the opposition, served in three different Shadow Minister positions.

Since being re-elected in 2019 as a member of the United Conservative Party, Hunter has been the Associate Minister for both Red Tape Reduction and Water.

Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright was also named the new Chief Government Whip.

The first-term representative has worked in positions such as Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health (South) and Military Liaison.

The brief swearing-in ceremony can be viewed below: