Calgary West was a federal

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, that was represented in the

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from 1917 to 1953, and from 1979 to 2015. It was in the western part of the City of

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. The electoral district was originally created in 1914 from

riding. It was abolished in 1952 with parts being transferred to Calgary North, Calgary South,

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and

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ridings. It was re-created in 1976 from Calgary North, Calgary South, Calgary Centre, and Palliser ridings. It was abolished during the

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into Calgary Signal Hill (58%), Calgary Rocky Ridge (25%), and Calgary Confederation (17%). From 1993 to 1997, Calgary West was represented by Stephen Harper,

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from 2006 to 2015. Harper represented the nearby riding of Calgary Southwest as

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(from 2002) and prime minister (from 2006).

Members of Parliament

This riding elected the following members of Parliament:

Election results

1979–2015

1951 by-election

1917–1949

''Note: Progressive Conservative vote is compared to "National Government" vote in 1940 election. Social Credit vote is compared to New Democracy vote in 1940 election.'' ''Note: "National Government" vote is compared to Conservative vote in 1935 election. New Democracy vote is compared to Social Credit vote in 1935 election.'' ''Note: Conservative vote is compared to Unionist vote in 1917 election.''

References

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Expenditures – 2008

Expenditures – 2004

Expenditures – 2000

Expenditures – 1997

Elections Canada
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