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| DISTRICT: Calgary Southwest |
| Candidate |
Party |
Vote Count |
Vote Share |
Elected |
| Stephen J. Harper |
CON |
35297 |
68.36%
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| Avalon Roberts |
LIB |
9373 |
18.15%
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| Darcy Kraus |
GRN |
3210 |
6.22%
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| Daria Fox |
NDP |
2884 |
5.59%
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| Mark de Pelham |
MP |
516 |
1%
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| Larry R. Heather |
CHP |
229 |
0.44%
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| Last Update: June 29, 5:38:55 AM EDT |
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of 223 polls reporting |
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Ridings
249 Calgary Southwest
2004 Candidates
Riding Profile
This residential riding takes in the southwest corner of Calgary, bounded by the city limits in the west and south, the CP Rail line in the east, and Glenmore Trail Southwest in the north. Glenmore Reservoir is in the northern part of the riding.
The 2001 census counted 107,920 residents, more than 19 per cent immigrants. University degree-holders also make up 19 per cent of the population here. Average family income is $91,529 and unemployment is just 4.4 per cent.
Calgary Southwest was formed in 1986 from parts of Calgary South, East and West. Twenty per cent of the riding was redistributed elsewhere in 1996, and another seven per cent was removed in 2004.
Population: 107,920
Political History
This is the riding of Preston Manning and Stephen Harper. Manning, the
founder of the Reform party, came to power here in 1993 by trouncing two-term
Tory incumbent Bobbie Sparrow, with a margin of victory of nearly 29,000
votes. Manning won easily in 1997 and 2000. He then gave up the Reform
leadership and was beaten in a leadership campaign for the Canadian Alliance by Stockwell Day. He resigned
from Parliament in 2002. In the byelection to replace him, Alliance leader
Stephen Harper beat New Democrat Bill Phipps by 9,387 votes. In April
of this year, Harper was picked to lead the new Conservative Party of
Canada.
Prior to 1993, Tories have long been dominant here. During his tenure as prime minister from 1930-35, Conservative R.B. Bennett was the MP for Calgary South.
Riding established in 1986.
1988 - PC
1993, 1997 - REF
2000 - CA
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Candidate Profiles
Avalon Roberts
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: St. John's, Nfld.
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| University Degree:
Yes
Education: Holds a degree in nursing science from
McGill University, and a degree in medicine from the University
of Ottawa, followed by specialty training in pediatrics and psychiatry.
Career Background: She currently works at a community
psychiatric practice in Calgary. In the community, she has served
as president of the Alberta Psychiatric Association, and has been
both Calgary and provincial chairs of the Friends of Medicare. While
raising her family and pursuing her career she was an active supporter
of community sports and served on the board of the Calgary French
School.
Political History
Party: Was a secretary of the Calgary Elbow Liberal
constituency association. She worked on Dr. Harold Swanson's campaign
against Ralph Klein in the 2001 provincial election.
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Stephen J. Harper
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birth Date: April 30, 1959
Age: 45
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
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| University Degree:
Yes
Education: Holds a BA in economics and an MA in
economics from the University of Calgary.
Profession: Economist
Career Background: He started out with Imperial
Oil as a clerk/computer operator for three years. He was executive
assistant to MP Jim Hawkes, a teaching assistant/lecturer in economics
at the University of Calgary, and a legislative assistant to MP
Deborah Grey. From 1987-1993, he was the chief policy officer/senior
policy adviser for the Reform Party. From 1998-2002, he was president
of the National Citizens' Coalition, a conservative advocacy
group. He also taught economics at the University of Calgary.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Laureen
Children: two
Political History
Party: He was a member of the Liberal Party from
1977-1979, and the Progressive Conservative Party from 1981-1986.
He was a founding member of the Reform Party (1987), and was named
its chief policy adviser. He was also a former adviser to Preston
Manning, and a member of the election planning committee.
Federal: Was defeated in Calgary West in 1988; was
elected in 1993. He announced in October 1996 he wouldn't be running
again and in January 1997 resigned as MP. Elected in Calgary Southwest
in May 2002.
Political History (Federal/Provincial)
Committee: Between 1993-1997 - Board of Internal
Economy; Procedure and House Affairs; Government Operations. Associate
member: Finance, Justice and Legal Affairs.
Caucus: Had served as Intergovernmental Affairs critic
- National Unity.
Leadership: Elected Canadian Alliance leader in March
2002. In December 2003, the new Conservative Party of Canada
was registered as a party to replace Canadian Alliance, and in March
2004 he won Conservative Party leadership.
Office Address: A203-1600, 90 Ave SW, Calgary, Alta.
Tel: (403)253-7990
Capital Address:House of Commons, Ottawa, Ont.
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Daria Fox
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
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Career Background: She was a columnist and on the
editorial board for SPANK! Youth Culture, an online youth magazine.
She is currently employed with Alberta Apprenticeship as an exam-
centre administrator. She is planning to pursue a degree in human
resources and industry relations through Athabasca University.
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Darcy Kraus
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Calgary, Alta.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: Holds a bachelor of arts in political
science from the University of Calgary.
Career Background: He has worked in sales for the
past seven years, and volunteers as a disc jockey at CJSW 90.9 FM
in Calgary.
Political History
Party: He served as a volunteer on the Green Party of Canada federal council for 18 months.
Provincial: Defeated in Calgary-North Hill in 2001.
Tel: (403) 541-1694
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Larry R. Heather
Party: Christian Heritage Party
Birthplace: Alberta
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University Degree: Yes
Education: Holds a bachelor of religious education
from Briercrest Bible College, a BA in religion (theatre arts) from
Rocky Mountain College in Calgary, and a diploma in Christian studies
from Regent College in Vancouver.
Career Background: He is employed as a shipper/receiver,
is a board member of the Canadian Badlands Passion Play where he
acts and works in the development of the interpretive centre. He
is a co-host of AM1140 radio's Gospel Road program (High River)
where he enjoys profiling many interesting Christian ministries
and topics. He also is a website builder with several sites on
the internet and a playwright of three two-act dramas. For many years
he was president of Christians Concerned For Life in Calgary.
Political History
Party: He currently is a Calgary-area representative
for the Christian Heritage Party's Alberta provincial board.
Provincial: Ran as an independent in Calgary Elbow in 1989.
Federal: Defeated as an independent in Calgary Southwest
in 1988. Defeated in Calgary Southwest in 1997.
Political History (Federal/Provincial)
Tel: (403) 252-3673
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Mark de Pelham
Party: The Marijuana Party of Canada
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