The 13th Alberta Legislative Assembly was in
session from August 17, 1955, to May 9, 1959, with the membership of the assembly determined by the results of the
1955 Alberta general election held on June 29, 1955. The Legislature officially resumed on August 17, 1955, and continued until the fifth session was
prorogued on April 7, 1959, and
dissolved on May 9, 1959, prior to the
1959 Alberta general election.
Alberta's thirteenth government was controlled by the
majority
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Social Credit Party for the sixth 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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until the fifth session when
Grant MacEwan
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became the leader of the Official Opposition. The
Speaker was
Peter Dawson who would serve until his death during the
15th legislature on March 24, 1963.
Membership in the 13th Alberta Legislature
Notes:
Standings changes since the 13th general election
#The candidate in Okotoks-High River was jointly nominated by the Progressive Conservative and Liberal parties.
References
Further reading
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External links
Alberta Legislative AssemblyLegislative Assembly of Alberta Members Book
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