The 12th Alberta Legislative Assembly was in
session from February 19, 1953, to May 12, 1955, with the membership of the assembly determined by the results of the
1952 Alberta general election held on August 5, 1952. The Legislature officially resumed on February 19, 1953, and continued until the third session was
prorogued and
dissolved on May 12, 1955, prior to the
1955 Alberta general election.
Alberta's twelfth government was controlled by the
majority
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Social Credit Party for the fifth time, led by
Premier
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A premier will normally be a head of govern ...
Ernest Manning who would go on to be the longest serving Premier in Alberta history. The
Official Opposition
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was led by
James Harper Prowse a member of the
Alberta Liberal Party
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. The
Speaker was
Peter Dawson who would serve until his death during the
15th legislature on March 24, 1963.
Membership in the 12th Alberta Legislature
Notes:
Composition at election
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Further reading
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External links
Alberta Legislative AssemblyLegislative Assembly of Alberta Members Book
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