Frank Edward Oberle Jr. ECA (born October 27, 1957) is a Canadian politician who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the provincial constituency of Peace River as a Progressive Conservative, from 2004 to 2015.
Oberle won the Governor General's Award (gold medal) in forestry, the highest university achievement in 1988.
Oberle worked for Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd. from 1988 until his election in 2004, first as a management forester and, subsequently, as senior forestry advisor.
Oberle also served as chief government whip and deputy chair of the Members Services Committee prior to his appointment to cabinet.
[1][2] Oberle was defeated in the 2015 election, and Debbie Jabbour of the Alberta New Democratic Party became MLA for Peace River.