John Thompson (Alberta politician)

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]

John MacKenzie Thompson
MLA for Cardston
In office
1975–1986
Preceded byEdgar Hinman
Succeeded byJack Ady
Personal details
Born(1924-03-22)March 22, 1924
Pasadena, California[1]
DiedNovember 1, 2016(2016-11-01) (aged 92)
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)LeVaun Matkin (m.1949)

Political career

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.

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References
  1. Alberta Teachers' Association (January 1980). A Guide to Alberta's 19th Legislature.
  2. "John McKenzie Thompson March 22, 1924 ~ November 1, 2016 (age 92)". Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral home and Cremation Services. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  3. "Cardston results 1975". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  4. "Cardston results 1979". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  5. "Cardston results 1982". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
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