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| DISTRICT: Wild Rose |
| Candidate |
Party |
Vote Count |
Vote Share |
Elected |
| Myron Thompson |
CON |
33337 |
70.6%
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X |
| Judy Stewart |
LIB |
5971 |
12.64%
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| Jeff Horvath |
NDP |
4009 |
8.49%
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| Chris Foote |
GRN |
3904 |
8.27%
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| Last Update: June 29, 5:38:55 AM EDT |
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of 208 polls reporting |
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Ridings
268 Wild Rose
2004 Candidates
Riding Profile
This is a diverse rural riding in southwest Alberta, abutting B.C. in the west
and Calgary's city limits in the south. The riding contains prairies,
foothills and spectacular mountains, and runs from Airdrie to Olds in the
east and from Cochrane to Canmore and Banff in the west. Banff National Park
runs along the western border. The Stoney reserve is in the southern part of
the riding.
The 2001 census counted 101,670 residents, of whom nearly 10 per cent are
immigrants.
The economy here is a mixture of agriculture, tourism and the service
sector. The average family income is $75,868 and unemployment is 4.4 per
cent.
Wild Rose was formed in 1986 and was largely unaltered until 2004, when a
quarter of its population was carved away. Added were 4,518 former residents
of the Red Deer riding, and five people from Macleod.
Population: 101,670
Political History
Myron Thompson of the Reform/Canadian Alliance has walked over his
competition in the past three elections. His 2000 victory was by 32,823 votes
over the runner-up, Tory Truper McBride. Before Thompson came to office, this
had been Tory territory for many years.
Riding established in 1986.
1988 - PC
1993, 1997 - REF
2000 - CA
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Candidate Profiles
Judy Stewart
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: Sweetsburg, Que.
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| University Degree: Yes
Education: Holds a diploma in Education (specializing in
art education) and a diploma in special ed.(specializing in child
psychology from McGill University, as well as a bachelor of education
degree from the University of Calgary.
Career Background: She taught for two years in Quebec,
where her students included Mistassini Cree students and students studying
English as a second language. In 1974, she moved to Calgary, Alta., where
she worked as a teacher's aide for the Calgary Catholic School Board during
the day and attended the University of Calgary in the evenings. She taught
special needs children before becoming a stay-at-home mom in Cochrane,
Alta.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Bruce
Children: Two
Political History
Municipal: She was a town councillor in Cochrane, Alta.
from 1992- 1998. In October 2001, she became mayor.
Provincial: Defeated in Banff-Cochrane in 1997.
Office Address: 112 Centre Ave, Cochrane, Alta.
Tel: (403) 851-2160
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Myron Thompson
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birth Date: Apr. 23, 1936
Age: 68
Birthplace: Monte Vista, Colo.
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| University Degree: Yes
Education: Holds a BA in business administration and
education from the University of Adams State in Colorado, along with a year
of post-graduate studies.
Profession: Retired
Career Background: He worked as a teacher, guidance
counsellor and principal at Sundre junior and senior high schools and was
also a fruit and vegetable inspector in Colorado. He was in the U.S. Army
Service from 1958-1960. At present, he is a member of the Sundre Elks
Service Club, as well as a former member in various recreational clubs.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Dot
Children: Myron Jr. and Dennis
Political History
Municipal: Was a councillor and mayor of the town of
Sundre from 1974 - 1980.
Federal: Elected in Wild Rose in 1993, 1997, and 2000.
Political History
(Federal/Provincial)
Committee: Former member: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Development; Justice and Human Rights; Public Accounts.
Caucus: Former deputy critic for: Solicitor General;
Indian Affairs; Customs Canada. Former critic for: Organized Crime;
Solicitor General. Became the CPC Justice (Child Pornography) in January
2004.
Office Address: 13 Main Street, Airdrie, Alta.
Tel: (403) 948-5103
Capital Address: Room 601 Justice Building, House of
Commons, Ottawa, Ont.
Tel: (613) 996-5152 |
Jeff Horvath
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birth Date: Sept. 3, 1972
Age: 32
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: Holds a B.Ed from the University of Calgary and
a diploma in native studies from Trent University in Peterborough.
Career Background: He is a member of the Ojibways of
Onegaming First Nation in northwestern Ontario. He was a guidance
counsellor at Morley community school on the Stoney First Nation, west of
Calgary, counselling students and working collaboratively with community
elders. He served six years as a teacher and guidance counsellor on the
Tsuu T'ina Nation, southwest of Calgary; in Surrey, B.C., and for the
Calgary Board of Education, working with young people and adult learners.
He has also trained and worked with Outward Bound Canada, guiding
expeditions for aboriginal youth-at-risk and adult male survivors of abuse.
Marital Status: Engaged
Name of Spouse: Genevieve
Tel: (403) 688-7855
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Chris Foote
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Red Deer, Alta.
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Career Background: He drives a taxi 3 nights a week, and
spends the bulk of his time skiing in the winter and flyfishing in the
summer. He has also been a raft guide, letter carrier, and ski patroller.
Before moving to Banff, he completed a 2000-mile canoe trip starting in Ft.
McMurray and ending above the Arctic Circle.
Tel: (403) 762-4130
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