Gleichen (electoral district)
- Gleichen (electoral district)
Gleichen was a provincial electoral district in Alberta, Canada.
The district was created in 1905 when Alberta first became a province. The riding merged with Drumheller in 1963 to form Drumheller-Gleichen.
The district was named after the town of Gleichen Alberta, that is situated on the Siksika Nation.
Election results
1905 general election
1930 - 1940
1905 - 1909
Plebiscite results
1948 Electrification Plebiscite
District results from the first province wide plebiscite on electricity regulation.
By-Election reasons
*December 7, 1906—Appointment of Mr. Charles Stuart to the Judicial Bench.
*October 3, 1910—Resignation Ezra Riley in protest against leadership of his party.
*October 31, 1911—Death of Mr. Archibald J. McArthur.
References
External links
* [http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ Website of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta]
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