Albert Strohschein Explained

Albert William Strohschein
Birth Date:5 January 1905[1]
Birth Place:Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Office:Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Constituency:Wetaskiwin
Term Start:June 17, 1963
Term End:August 30, 1971
Predecessor:John Wingblade
Successor:District Abolished
Party:Social Credit
Occupation:politician

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.

Political career

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Guide parlementaire canadien. Canada. Parliament. The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. 1969. Gale Canada. 0315-6168. July 12, 2015.
  2. Web site: Wetaskiwin results 1963. Alberta Heritage Community Foundation . April 22, 2010.
  3. Web site: Wetaskiwin results 1967. Alberta Heritage Community Foundation . April 22, 2010.