George Edward Cruickshank

George Edward Cruickshank (March 13, 1877 – August 30, 1962)[2] was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1930 to 1935 sitting as an Independent.

George Edward Cruickshank
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
June 19, 1930 – August 22, 1935
Preceded byPhilip Christophers
Succeeded byErnest Duke
ConstituencyRocky Mountain
Personal details
Born(1877-03-13)March 13, 1877
near Fara, Ontario[1]
DiedAugust 30, 1962(1962-08-30) (aged 85)
Blairmore, Alberta
Political partyIndependent
Occupationpolitician

Political career

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Cruickshank ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1930 Alberta general election as an independent candidate. He defeated two other candidates with a solid majority to win the seat.[3]

Cruickshank ran for a second term in office in the 1935 Alberta general election. He was defeated by Social Credit candidate Ernest Duke finishing a distant fourth place in the field of four candidates.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1929). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P. G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  2. ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123139154/george-e-cruickshank
  3. ^ "Rocky Mountain Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
  4. ^ "Rocky Mountain Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
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