Albert_Strohschein

Albert Strohschein

Albert Strohschein

Canadian politician

Albert William Strohschein (January 5, 1905 – February 27, 1985) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1963 to 1971 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government.

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Political career

Strohschein ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1963 Alberta general election as the Social Credit candidate in the electoral district of Wetaskiwin. He won a large majority to hold the seat easily for his party.[2]

Strohschein ran for a second term in the 1967 Alberta general election. He faced a strong challenge from Progressive Conservative candidate Dallas Schmidt but was able to hang on to his seat.[3] He retired from the Assembly at dissolution in 1971.

References

  1. [1]
    Canada. Parliament (1969). "Guide parlementaire canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. Gale Canada. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Wetaskiwin results 1963". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
  3. [3]
    "Wetaskiwin results 1967". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 22, 2010.


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