“I’m dedicated and will continue to work hard for this community because I truly care about the people here.”
— ESTELLE HJERTAAS, mp candidate for prince albert
Who is Estelle?
Estelle Hjertaas is a passionate, dynamic Legal Aid lawyer who was born and raised in Saskatchewan. Estelle is a devoted community leader who has always felt that public service is a duty. She has dedicated her life to helping people and fighting for those without a voice. Estelle is asking to be your voice in Ottawa to bring resources to tackle the challenges facing our communities.
“She's heavily involved in the community, and tries to help anyone she becomes aware is in need of help.”
— Sam, work colleague
Estelle has served Prince Albert, fostering connections by founding Prince Albert Young Professionals and Prince Albert Salsa, promoting childhood literacy by co-founding the local Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and sitting on eight other boards including the JMC Library, the Prince Albert YWCA, the Co-operative Health Center and La Société Canadienne Française de Prince Albert. In addition, Estelle is a new mom and has been a foster parent. She is a union member and volunteers with organizations including Pro Bono Law and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
“She has a vision of what PA can be and she leads by showing the example. She is in politics for the right reasons and has the interests of this community engraved in her heart.”
—Mauricio Arango, Cree lessons classmate and Salsa teacher/partner
“Estelle has put incredible energy and dedication into every role she's ever had - being an MP would be a continuation of that great legacy.”
—Kristina, classmate
Meet Estelle
A descendant of over three generations of Saskatchewan farmers, an advocate for those who are struggling, Estelle Hjertaas continues to be an active member of our community. Find out what she’s been up to since the last election.