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Percy Dwight Wickman (June 10, 1941 – July 3, 2004) was a Canadian politician and well-known activist for people with disabilities. He was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Percy Wickman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 1993–2001 | |
| Succeeded by | Ian McClelland |
| Constituency | Edmonton-Rutherford |
| In office 1989–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Don Getty |
| Succeeded by | Mike Percy |
| Constituency | Edmonton-Whitemud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Percy Dwight Wickman June 10, 1941 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | July 3, 2004 (aged 63) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | Alberta Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Silvia |
| Profession | activist, city councillor |
Wickman served as an alderman on Edmonton City Council from 1977 to 1986. He made headlines when he was elected as Liberal MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud after unseating Alberta premier Don Getty in the 1989 election, despite the fact Getty had otherwise won a majority government. In 1993 election and 1997 election Wickman was re-elected as the MLA for Edmonton Rutherford. Wickman retired from politics in 2001. He wasn't just a politician he helped many people with disabilities. He himself was in a wheelchair.
Wickman died in 2004 due to a paraplegic-related infection at the age of 63. He will be greatly missed by his family and others.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Paraplegic MLA blazed a trail for disabled in Alberta". theglobeandmail.com. April 8, 2009. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
Further reading
edit- Percy, Wickman (1987). Wheels in the Fast Lane: A Blessing in Disguise. Edmonton: Triwicky Enterprises. ISBN 9780889257559.
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