Up until his election as the MLA for Prince Albert Carlton in November of 2007, Darryl served as a constable assigned to the Forensic Identification Unit of the Prince Albert Police Service. He is also past president of the Prince Albert Police Association. Darryl was subsequently re-elected in the 2011 provincial election.

Hickie is a proud father who enjoys taking part in his daughters’ sports. He devotes time to his daughters’ school activities and was a coach for both of his girls’ softball teams. “My girls are so important to me and I get a real sense of pride watching them excel and making lifelong friends through sports.”

Darryl served as Minister for Corrections, Public Safety and Policing from 2007-2009. In June 2010, he was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Darryl and his wife Charlene, a teacher in Prince Albert for 25 years, have two daughters. “As a family, we enjoy spending time at Waskesiu boating, biking and spending time on the beach whenever time allows.”