Anders Aalborg

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Anders Olav Aalborg (born: August 24, 1914, Oxville died: February 13, 2000, Surrey, British Columbia) was a long serving provincial level politician in Canada.

Anders was elected as a member for the governing Social Credit Party of Alberta in the 1948 Alberta general election. He served 6 terms in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the Alexandria district.

During his time in the assembly he served on a number cabinet portfolios and standing commities. He was first appointed as Minister of Education from September 9, 1952, to July 30, 1964 then served as Provincial Treasurer from July 29, 1964, to September 9, 1971. While serving as Provincial Treasurer he was also appointed as Minister of Railways and Telephones from July 13, 1967, to December 11, 1968.