Born and raised in the Prince Albert area, Alana completed her high school and then went on to raise her family and work full-time while attending the University of Alberta for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

She was an active volunteer and board member for several community organizations including 4-H, PA Exhibition Board, PA Rural School Division Board of Education, and she served as the Saskatchewan Party President for Prince Albert Northcote.

Prior to her election, Alana worked in the health care sector for over 30 years as a front-line nurse with a combined 15 years as part of a management team. Alana was a unit union representative and post-secondary instructor.

Alana is a proud mother to three grown children, proud grandmother to two grandchildren, and she continues to reside in Prince Albert Northcote.

First elected as the MLA for Prince Albert Northcote in the 2020 provincial election, Alana is currently the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, and Minister responsible for the Status of Women. She also serves as vice chair of the cabinet committee for Human Services and is a member of the cabinet committee for Government Operations.

She previously served as Minister responsible for SLGA, and Minister responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan. Alana has also been Legislative Secretary for the Forestry Sector and deputy government Whip, and she was a member of the Treasury Board, Economy committee, Board of Internal Economy, caucus Management Committee, Premier’s Commendation Award Committee, and a member of the Standing Committees on Private Bills, on Privileges, and on House Services.