Athabasca (provincial electoral district)

Athabasca was a provincial electoral district covering north east Alberta, Canada.

The riding, was created in 1905 when Alberta first became a province. The riding disappeared in 1986 when it merged with Lac La Biche to form the riding of Athabasca-Lac La Biche.

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)

The provincial Liberal party nominated candidate William Fletcher Bredin as their candidate. He was a pioneer fur trader who was well known in the district.cite web|url=http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/pm.php?id=story_line&lg=English&fl=&ex=00000239&sl=4531&pos=1|publisher=Mirror and District Museum|title=The Roots & Birth of Mirror 1870 to 1930|accessdate=2008-08-10] Bredin made history by becoming the first person acclaimed to serve in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The provincial Conservative party being very weak in organization in northern Alberta was unable to find a candidate to oppose him. This was the only electoral district during this general election that sent a candidate to Edmonton by acclimation.

1909 general election

1975 - 1982

1948 - 1952

1930 - 1935

1909 - 1913

Plebiscite results

1948 Electrification Plebiscite

District results from the first province wide plebiscite on electricity regulation.

By-election's and Member Party Changes

*September 27, 1918—Appointment of Mr. Alexander Grant MacKay as the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
*June 3, 1920—Death of Mr. Alexander Grant MacKay.
*November 4, 1935—Resignation Mr. Clarence Tade to provide a seat for Minister Charles Cathmer Ross.
*November 7, 1938—Death of Mr. Charles Cathmer Ross.

*1921 - 1926—Mr. George Mills becomes an Independent Liberal "date not available"
*1926 - 1930—Mr. John W. Frame crosses the floor from the Liberals to the United Farmers of Alberta. "date not available"

References

External links

* [http://www.electionsalberta.ab.ca/ Elections Alberta Home Page]