Calgary West is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917 to 1953, and since 1979. It is located in the western part of the City of Calgary.
The electoral district was originally created in 1914 from Calgary riding. It was abolished in 1952 with parts being transferred to Calgary North, Calgary South, Bow River and Red Deer ridings. It was re-created in 1976 from Calgary ...
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Calgary West is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917 to 1953, and since 1979. It is located in the western part of the City of Calgary.
The electoral district was originally created in 1914 from Calgary riding. It was abolished in 1952 with parts being transferred to Calgary North, Calgary South, Bow River and Red Deer ridings. It was re-created in 1976 from Calgary North, Calgary South, Calgary Centre, Macleod and Palliser ridings.
From 1993 to 1997, Calgary West was represented by future Prime Minister Stephen Harper. As of the 2008 elections, Harper represents the nearby riding of Calgary Southwest.
This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament:
From 1917-1953:
After its re-establishment in 1979:
Its Member of Parliament is Rob Anders, a former administrator. He was first elected in 1997. He represents the Conservative Party of Canada. In the last parliamentary session he served as a co...
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