Results, Ridings and Candidates
Macleod
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 231/231 polls | |||
| CON | Ted Menzies | 35,333 | 77.36 |
Elected |
| GRN | Jared McCollum | 4,160 | 9.11 |
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| NDP | Stan Knowlton | 3,055 | 6.69 |
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| LIB | Isabel Paynter | 2,701 | 5.91 |
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| CHP | Marc Slingerland | 422 | 0.92 |
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Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
View these results in the interactive map »Marc Slingerland
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Education: M.Sc. (chemistry), University of Lethbridge, 2006. B.Sc./B.Ed., University of Lethbridge, 2004.
Profession: High school science/math teacher; vice-principal.
Marital Status: Married
Career Background: High school teacher and research assistant in the department of chemistry and biology at the University of Lethbridge.
Community Activities: Sits on the U of L graduate students' executive. Secretary of the Lethbridge NRC Choir "Praise the Lord." Member of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in the riding of Lethbridge in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Ted Menzies
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Feb. 18, 1952
Age: 56
Birthplace: Claresholm, Alta.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Sandy
Children: Two adult children - Michael and Kari
Career Background: For 30 years he and his wife have operated Section One Farm Ltd. near Claresholm, producing wheat, barley, canola, field peas, lentils and chick peas on their 5,000-acre dry-land farm.
Community Activities: Locally, is director of the Alberta Barley Commission, a member of the Alberta Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Appeal Board, a delegate of the United Grain Growers, and was president of the Claresholm Lions Club as well as chair of various committees. Nationally, is president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, past vice-president and chair of the marketing and transportation committee for the Grain Growers of Canada, co-chair of the Agri-Industry Trade Group, as well as on the board of directors for the National Safety Nets advisory Committee. President of the Canadian Agri-Food Alliance (CAFTA).
Electoral HistoryFederal: Elected in Macleod in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Party: Was president of the Macleod provincial Progressive Conservative constituency association and the Macleod federal Progressive Conservative constituency association. Was a member of the Progressive Conservative national policy advisory committee.
Committee: Member: International Trade and Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Former vice-chair: Subcommittee on International Trade, Trade Disputes and Investment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Former member: Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Caucus: Former critic for: International Co-operation. Former member of the CON Energy Caucus and former critic for International Trade.
Mailing address:87 Elizabeth St., Bay #2
Okotoks, Alta.
T1S 1B3
Contact information:
Telephone: 877-636-9437
Jared McCollum
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthdate: April 25, 1977
Age: 31
Birthplace: Calgary
Profession: Doctor
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jo
Children:Three sons - Hunter, Maxwell and Griffin
Career Background: Is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Has been practising for five years and is currently completing post-graduate training in Chinese medical gynecology.
Community Activities: Former board member of the East West Medical Society. Current member of the family & communities support services committee for the town of Okotoks, Alta. In the last 12 years has volunteered over 50,000 hours in service to his community as an educator, coach, committee member and missionary.
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Isabel Paynter
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Has a diploma from P.E.I. Central School of Nursing Assistants and completed specialized training towards the registered nurse program from the P.E.I. School of Nursing.
Profession: Health care professional
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: David
Children: Two adult sons - Brent and David
Career Background: Ran a commercial fishing boat with her husband in P.E.I.
Community Activities: Volunteered with the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Sheppard Family Historic Park.
Contact information:
Toll Free : 1-888-210-2592
Stan Knowlton
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Age: 47
Education: B.Sc. in geography. Master’s degree in Native American studies at the University of Lethbridge.
Profession: Board member of a local investment company, education contractor
Marital Status: Partner
Name of Partner: Lillian
Children: Two - Chris and Cody
Career Background: Currently a board member of a local investment company, education contractor and pursuing an academic career around the cultural landscape of Southern Alberta.
Community Activities: Sits as a member of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3087
Brocket, Alta.
T0K 0H0
Contact information:
Telephone: 403-328–2898
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
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