Roy Burke Ells (May 14, 1914 – February 22, 1979) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1959 to 1971 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government.
Roy Burke Ells | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office June 18, 1959 – August 30, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Desfosses |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Grouard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1914 Rosetown, Saskatchewan |
| Died | February 22, 1979 (aged 64) San Diego, California |
| Political party | Social Credit |
| Spouse | Verna Ells |
| Occupation | Politician and Businessman |
Political career
editElls ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1959 Alberta general election. He ran as the Social Credit candidate in the electoral district of Grouard. Ells defeated two other candidates with a landslide majority to pick the seat up for his party.[1]
Ells ran for a second term in the 1963 Alberta general election. He defeated two candidates winning a slightly larger majority to hold his seat.[2]
Ells ran for a third term in the 1967 Alberta general election. He faced a strong challenge from NDP candidate Stan Daniels, but managed to hold his seat winning just over half the popular vote.[3]
Ells retired from the legislature in 1971.
References
edit- ^ "Grouard Official Results 1959 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
- ^ "Grouard Official Results 1963 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
- ^ "Grouard Official Results 1967 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 23, 2010.