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Pheasant Hills (provincial Electoral District)
Pheasant Hills was a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, centered just north of the town of Grenfell. This district was one of 25 created before the 1st Saskatchewan general election in 1905. Originally named "Grenfell", this constituency was renamed Pheasant Hills in 1908, after a range of hills north of the Qu'Appelle River valley near Grenfell, Saskatchewan. The district was abolished before the 9th Saskatchewan general election in 1938 into Saltcoats and Melville. It is now part of the constituencies of Moosomin, Last Mountain-Touchwood, and Melville-Saltcoats. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results , - , style="width: 130px", Provincial Rights , Andrew William Argue , align="right", 691 , align="right", 51.72% , align="right", – , - bgcolor="white" !align="left" colspan=3, Total !align="right", 1,336 !align="right", 100.00% !align="right", , - , style="width: 130px", Provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Saskatchewan Provincial Electoral Districts
Current electoral districts * Athabasca (1934) * Arm River (2016) * Batoche (2003) * Biggar-Sask Valley (2016) * Cannington (1995) * Canora-Pelly (1995) * Carrot River Valley (1995) * Cumberland (1975) * Cut Knife-Turtleford (2003) * Cypress Hills (1995) * Estevan (1975) * Humboldt-Watrous (2016) * Indian Head-Milestone (1995) * Kelvington-Wadena (1975) * Kindersley (1975) * Last Mountain-Touchwood (1975) * Lloydminster (1995) * Lumsden-Morse (2016) * Martensville-Warman (2016) * Meadow Lake (1934) * Melfort (2003) * Melville-Saltcoats (2003) * Moose Jaw North (1995) * Moose Jaw Wakamow (1991) * Moosomin (1905) * Prince Albert Carlton (1991) * Prince Albert Northcote (1991) * Regina Coronation Park (1995) * Regina Douglas Park (2003) * Regina Elphinstone-Centre (2003) * Regina Gardiner Park (2016) * Regina Lakeview (1995) * Regina Northeast (1995) * Regina Pasqua (2016) * Regina Rochdale (2016) * Regina Rosemont (2003) * Regina University (2016) * Reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Benjamin Alton Cunningham
Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived from the el, Ἀνδρέας, ''Andreas'', itself related to grc, ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) is a social-democratic political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It currently forms the official opposition, but has been a dominant force in Saskatchewan politics since the 1940s. The party is the successor to the Saskatchewan section of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), and is affiliated with the federal New Democratic Party. History Precursors The origins of the party began as early as 1902. In that year a group of farmers created the Territorial Grain Growers' Association. The objective of this group was to lobby for farmer's rights with the grain trade and the railways. The name was changed to the Saskatchewan Grain Growers' Association (SGGA) when Saskatchewan became a province in 1905. In 1921 a left-wing splinter group left the SGGA to form the ''Farmer's Union''. However, the two groups reconciled in 1926 and reformed as the United Farmers of Canada (Saskatchewan Section) (UFC). The first leader o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1934 Saskatchewan General Election
The 1934 Saskatchewan general election was held on June 19, 1934, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. The Liberal Party of former Premier James Gardiner was returned to power with a large majority – 50 of the 55 seats in the legislature – after the four year Conservative minority government interlude. After forming a coalition government to oust the Liberals from power after the 1929 election, James T.M. Anderson's Conservative government had tried to use anti-Catholic and anti-French Canadian feeling in the province to win support. The Conservatives also had the support of the Ku Klux Klan, which was a significant force in the province at the time.Weedmark, Kevin"When the KKK rode high across the Prairies". ''Moosomin World-Spectator''. The Tories also had to contend with the effects of the Great Depression and the Prairie dust bowl, however; and although they won about a quarter of the popular vote, they won no seats in the legislature. The Conse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 Saskatchewan General Election
The 1929 Saskatchewan general election was held on June 6, 1929 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. As a result of corruption scandals, the Liberal Party of Premier James Gardiner lost a significant share of its popular vote, but more important, lost twenty-two of the seats it had won in the 1925 election. While the Liberals held the largest number of seats in the legislature, they had only a minority. Gardiner tried to continue as a minority government, but was quickly defeated in a Motion of No Confidence, and resigned as premier. The Conservative Party of James T.M. Anderson increased its representation in the legislature from three to twenty four seats. Following Gardiner's resignation, Anderson was able to form a coalition government A coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate to form a government. The usual reason for such an arrangement is that no single party has achieved an absolute majority after an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1925 Saskatchewan General Election
The 1925 Saskatchewan general election was held on June 2, 1925 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. The Liberal Party of Saskatchewan – under its new leader, Charles A. Dunning – won its sixth consecutive victory, and continued to dominate the legislature. The Progressive Party of Saskatchewan increased its share of the vote from 7.5% to over 23%, but failed to add to its six member caucus. The Conservative Party of James Anderson also increased its vote by over 14%, but only increased its representation in the legislature from two to three members. The increase in the Progressive and Conservative vote came from voters who had supported independent candidates in the 1921 election. Results Note:* Party did not nominate candidates in previous election. Percentages Members elected For complete electoral history, see individual districts July 21, 1925 For complete electoral history, see individual districts See also * List of Saskatchewan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Politician
An independent or non-partisan politician is a politician not affiliated with any political party or bureaucratic association. There are numerous reasons why someone may stand for office as an independent. Some politicians have political views that do not align with the platforms of any political party, and therefore choose not to affiliate with them. Some independent politicians may be associated with a party, perhaps as former members of it, or else have views that align with it, but choose not to stand in its name, or are unable to do so because the party in question has selected another candidate. Others may belong to or support a political party at the national level but believe they should not formally represent it (and thus be subject to its policies) at another level. In running for public office, independents sometimes choose to form a party or alliance with other independents, and may formally register their party or alliance. Even where the word "independent" is used, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 Saskatchewan General Election
The 1921 Saskatchewan general election was held on June 9, 1921, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. The Liberal Party of Saskatchewan of Premier William M. Martin was re-elected – although with a diminished share of the popular vote, and a reduced caucus in the legislature. The opposition Conservative Party – led by Donald McLean – fractured: it nominated only seven candidates, and won only two seats. Its share of the popular vote fell from about 36% to less than 4%. It appears that many Conservatives ran as independents or Independent Conservatives. These two groups won over 29% of the vote, and voters elected a total of eight Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) under these banners. The Progressive Party of Saskatchewan made its first appearance, winning six of the seven ridings that it contested. Results Note: * Party did not nominate candidates in previous election. Percentages Members of the Legislative Assembly elected For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1917 Saskatchewan General Election
The 1917 Saskatchewan general election was held on June 26, 1917, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. After replacing Walter Scott as leader of the Liberal Party of Saskatchewan and premier of the province, William M. Martin led the party to its fourth consecutive victory, winning all but 8 of the 59 seats in the legislature. The Conservative Party of Wellington Willoughby continued to lose popular support. This was the first Saskatchewan election in which women were allowed to vote and run for office. However, none were declared elected in this vote; the first Saskatchewan woman elected an MLA was after a 1918 by-election. The Non-Partisan League, forerunner of the Progressive Party of Saskatchewan, nominated candidates for the first time, although none were successful. Labour candidates also appeared for the first time. David John Sykes became the first Independent to sit in the Saskatchewan legislature. He was nominated by the Liberal, Conser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan is a conservative political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Prior to 1942, it was known as the Conservative Party of Saskatchewan. Members are commonly known as Tories. History Early years, 1905–1934 It was the Saskatchewan successor to the eastern half of the North-West Territories Conservatives. The Conservative Party of Saskatchewan's first leader, Frederick W. A. G. Haultain, was so upset at sections of the federal legislation that created the province relating to immigration, education, and natural resources that he renamed the party the Provincial Rights Party for the 1905 and 1908 general elections. The party reverted to the Conservative name for the 1912 election, after which Haultain left politics to become Chief Justice of Saskatchewan. Its share of the popular vote declined from 32% to 5% between 1905 and 1921. The Conservative Party's fortunes began to improve when James T.M. Anderson became le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1912 Saskatchewan General Election
The 1912 Saskatchewan general election was held on July 11, 1912 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. Premier Walter Scott led the Liberal Party of Saskatchewan to a third term in office with a significant increase in the share of the popular vote. The opposition, now renamed from the Provincial Rights Party to the Conservative Party of Saskatchewan and led by Wellington Bartley Willoughby, lost both votes and seats in the legislature. Results Notes: * 1 Results compared to those of Provincial Rights Party in 1908 election, which became the Conservative Party. * 2 There were 54 seats contested at the 1912 election, however Cumberland was declared void and only 53 people were elected. A by-election was held on September 8, 1913 to fill the vacancy that existed in Cumberland. Members of the Legislative Assembly elected For complete electoral history, see individual districts By-election, September 8, 1913 See also * List of Saskatchewan politica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asmundur Loptson
Ásmundur "Minty" Loptson (February 14, 1885 – February 25, 1972) He became a merchant, farmer, highway contractor and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Saltcoats from 1929 to 1934 and from 1948 to 1960 and Pheasant Hills from 1934 to 1948 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal. His surname also appears misspelled as Lopston in some sources. Born in Iceland, the son of Sveinbjörn Loptson and Steinunn Ásmundsdóttir, he came to Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents in 1887. In 1891, the family moved to Saskatchewan. Loptson trained as a harness-maker and then moved to Selkirk, Manitoba, where he apprenticed as a jeweler. He married Kristin Sveinbjörnson in 1908. In 1909, Loptson opened a general store in Bredenbury, Saskatchewan. He was a member of the council for the rural municipality of Saltcoats No. 213, Saskatchewan, serving four years as reeve. He also served on the town council for Bredenbury, also serving as secretary-treasurer and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
