Harris Turner

Harris Turner (October 3, 1887[1] – 1972[2]) was a journalist and political figure in Saskatchewan. He was a soldier's representative in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1917 to 1921 and then represented Saskatoon City in the assembly from 1921 to 1925 as an independent member.

Harris Turner MLA
Leader of the Opposition
In office 1924–1925
Preceded by	John Archibald Maharg
Succeeded by	Charles Tran/ James Thomas Milton Anderson
Personal details
Born	October 3, 1887 Markdale, Ontario
Died	1972
Political party	Independent (supportive of Progressives)

He was born in Markdale, Ontario, the son of Adam Turner and Mary E. Black, and was educated in Orangeville. In 1917, Turner married Alice M. Moyer. He served with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during World War I and was wounded, losing the sight in both eyes.[1] Turner served as leader of the opposition in the Saskatchewan assembly from 1924 to 1925.[3] He was defeated when he ran for reelection as a Progressive in 1925.[4] Turner served on Saskatoon city council from 1929 to 1930.[5]

Turner and A.P. "Pat" Waldron founded Turner's Weekly and then The Western Producer (first known as The Progressive), weekly newspapers in Saskatoon.[6]

References

1. Chambers, Ernest J (1920). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
2. "Members of the Legislative Assembly, Saskatchewan" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
3. "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
4. "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
5. "Saskatoon's Mayors and Council". City of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
6. "Development Of Saskatchewan Newspapers". University of Saskatoon. Retrieved 2012-03-27.