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2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 243/243 polls | |||
| CON | Blake Richards | 36,682 | 72.56 |
Elected |
| GRN | Lisa Fox | 6,389 | 12.64 |
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| NDP | Jeff Horvath | 4,352 | 8.61 |
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| LIB | Jenn Turcott | 2,882 | 5.70 |
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| LTN | Krista Zoobkoff | 248 | 0.49 |
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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 »Blake Richards
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: Has a degree in political science from Red Deer College and the University of Calgary.
Profession: Businessman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Tara
Children: Quinn
Career Background: Runs a real estate company. Worked in oil field and agriculture-related industries prior to university.
Community Activities: Coached minor hockey in Olds and Airdrie; was a member of the board of directors of the Red Deer College Foundation; and served on the Olds Volunteer Fire Department.
Contact information:
Telephone: 1-888-379-9597
Lisa Fox
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Earned degrees in western political philosophy and sociology, with a minor in political science, from the University of Victoria, Malaspina University College and the University of Calgary.
Children: Three
Career Background: Founder and executive director of a not-for-profit environmental management consulting firm.
Community Activities: Director of the Bow River Basin Council, Alberta Environmental Network and the Calgary Regional Airshed Zone. Volunteers with the National Council of the Canadian Environmental Network and the National Water, Fisheries and Ocean's Caucus.
Contact information:
Jenn Turcott
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: Olds, Alta.
Education: Has a degree in political science from the University of Calgary.
Career Background: Currently works for the City of Calgary as a community assistant for the office of the alderman; previously worked in the mayor's office.
Mailing address:
Box 1679
Cochrane, Alta.
T4C 1B5
Contact information:
Telephone: 403-538-0380
Toll free: 1-888-220-2448
Krista Zoobkoff
Party: Libertarian Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 17, 1979
Age: 29
Birthplace: Castlegar, B.C.
Education: High school diploma
Profession: Business owner
Marital Status: Single
Community Activities: Has done volunteer work.
Mailing address:
624 7th St.
Canmore, Alta.
T1W 2C6
Contact information:
Telephone: 403-679-9999
Jeff Horvath
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 3, 1972
Age: 36
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
Education: Holds a diploma in native studies from Trent University. Received a B.Ed. from the University of Calgary in 1998. Currently finishing an MA (Educational Leadership) from Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Partner: Genevieve Soler
Children: Two - Naashkii and Zaagaa
Career Background: He is a member of the Ojibways of Onegaming First Nation in northwestern Ontario. Is the Aboriginal Liaison Teacher for the Canadian Rockies Public Schools. Has taught at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary, Alta. Has worked at the Banff Centre in Banff, Alta. as a Creative Facilitator in the Aboriginal Leadership Program. Was a guidance counsellor at Morley community school on the Stoney First Nation, west of Calgary, supporting students in a k-12 school. 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 inner-city youth and adult learners. Has also worked with Outward Bound Canada, guiding expeditions for aboriginal youth-at-risk. In the mid 90s, worked for Nova Corporation of Alberta, a pipeline company based in downtown Calgary, while attending the University of Calgary.
Community Activities: Has been involved with community theatre in Banff and Calgary. Is involved with the CRPS Futures Planning Process as a member and a liaison. Has been involved with Youth for the Future as a facilitator. Has worked with Big Brothers and Sisters of Calgary as a big brother. Has been a participant in CAUSE Canada run in Canmore, Alta. Has worked with the Morley Community Food Bank.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2004 general election.
Political History
Mailing address:
346 Pioneer Road
Canmore, Alta.
T1W 1C9
Contact information:
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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