John Thompson (Alberta politician)
John MacKenzie Thompson | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Cardston | |
| In office 1975–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Edgar Hinman |
| Succeeded by | Jack Ady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1924 Pasadena, California[1] |
| Died | November 1, 2016 (aged 92) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | LeVaun Matkin (m.1949) |
John MacKenzie Thompson (March 22, 1924 – November 1, 2016) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975 to 1986.[2]
Political career
[edit]Thompson was first elected in the electoral district of Cardston in the 1975 Alberta general election, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.[3] In the 1979 general election Thompson narrowly defeated challenger Broyce Jacobs of the Social Credit Party.[4] In the 1982 general election he defeated Steve Pinchak of the Western Canada Concept Party.[5] He retired at dissolution of the legislature in 1986.
References
[edit]- ^ Alberta Teachers' Association (January 1980). A Guide to Alberta's 19th Legislature.
- ^ "John McKenzie Thompson March 22, 1924 ~ November 1, 2016 (age 92)". Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral home and Cremation Services. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
- ^ "Cardston results 1975". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
- ^ "Cardston results 1979". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
- ^ "Cardston results 1982". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved November 11, 2009.