Albert William Strohschein (January 5, 1905 – February 27, 1985) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1963 to 1971 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government.
Albert William Strohschein | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office June 17, 1963 – August 30, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | John Wingblade |
| Succeeded by | District Abolished |
| Constituency | Wetaskiwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1905[1] Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | February 27, 1985 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Social Credit |
| Occupation | politician |
Political career edit
Strohschein ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1963 Alberta general election as the Social Credit candidate in the electoral district of Wetaskiwin. He won a large majority to hold the seat easily for his party.[2]
Strohschein ran for a second term in the 1967 Alberta general election. He faced a strong challenge from Progressive Conservative candidate Dallas Schmidt but was able to hang on to his seat.[3] He retired from the Assembly at dissolution in 1971.
References edit
- ^ Canada. Parliament (1969). "Guide parlementaire canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. Gale Canada. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- ^ "Wetaskiwin results 1963". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
- ^ "Wetaskiwin results 1967". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
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