'It was a privilege for Alberta to host this year's summit.' As Canda’s Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) outgoing president, Lac Ste. Anne–Parkland MLA Getson weighed in on hosting the group at Edmonton in late July. “It was a privilege for Alberta to host this year’s summit and welcome partners from across the region. Getson, who represents Mayerthorpe in the Alberta legislature and belongs to the UCP, is now PNWER vice-president, according to the UCP caucus.